[Jennifer McGarvey]

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I would approach the parents with a positive attitude as not to worry them. I would present detailed observations and suggestions for way we both can support their child. One of those suggestions being screening

[Hamda]

I think it is maybe sensitives but, if I relevant information it is ok to tell the family.

[Bethany Greenwood]

What are some good ways to approach a parent about developmental screening of their child?

Make sure you know exactly what you are going to say and how you are going to say it. You don’t want the parents to feel like their child is doing really bad.

[Diana]

Always start with a positive observation with their child. Highlight the child’s strengths and positive qualities. Then proceed to express the concerns gently to the parent about the child’s development in a compassionate manner.

• This reply was modified 1 week, 3 days ago by  Diana Derkach.

[Paula]

Star with empathy, offer information about what developmental screening entails, emphasizing that it’s a standard practice recommended by pediatricians to ensure that children are meeting developmental milestones.

[sasikala]

I think the key to approach developmental screening with parents is to make it as something normal to go over through the year. Since parents can be sensitive when receiving red flags about their child development, it is vital to be well prepared. Teachers should be knowledgeable about children development stages and keep organized records of the classroom screening documentation of each child, so they can support their statements and provide data if necessary. It is also important that you confide this information with the director or an approved co-worker who is knowledgeable is this subject as well, so they can offer feedback and help you get ready for your teacher-parent meeting. Finally, be ready to offer local referrals that can help the kid and parents find solutions.

[lalitha]

Be open to trying a parent’s suggestions. Reassure parents that you will support them and their child. Explain the role and importance of early identification and intervention for developmental concerns. Be honest but kind. Give parents accurate information in a nonjudgmental way, such as, “Based on the developmental checklist we completed, your child is not meeting his/her developmental milestones” or “Your child seems to be learning in a different way.” Be open to trying a parent’s suggestions.

Parents need to understand the developmental screening identifies because the children at risk for cognitive, motor, communication, or social-emotional delays. These delays may interfere with expected growth, learning, and development.

[Amudha]

Be honest but kind. Give parents accurate information in a nonjudgmental way, such as, “Based on the developmental checklist we completed, your child is not meeting his/her developmental milestones” or “Your child seems to be learning in a different way.” Be open to trying a parent’s suggestions.

[Diana Marcela Salcedo]

tener en cuenta a la familia para esta actividad, tener un guion, el cual debo leer varias veces para ir mejorando su lexico y tratar de usar palabras en positivo buscando siempre resaltar lo bueno del niño para despues comentarle las partes que en compañia del proveedor van a mejorar.