[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 Derkach]

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.

[Paula pineda]

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.

[Sequoia Steimle]

A good ways to approach a parent/primary caregiver to talk about their child’s development is by preparing. You could practice with a coworker and see if that’s how you would approach the parents. Having a list of your observations and a list of resources based on your observations would be useful. Be clear about what their child is struggling with while also being understanding and compassion, making sure to stay away from subjective and judgemental terminology.

[Rachelle]

Some good ways to approach a parent about developmental screening of their child are to first be prepared, know what you are going to say and why you are going to say it, practice with a coworker if you can or having a script can be helpful, as well as always making sure to have concrete evidence documented so that you can go into the conversation sharing what you know– not what you *think*. As well as remembering to be understanding of the families, who of course will be worried about their child, being prepared to offer solid next steps and recommendations so that you do not leave families in a scary position of worrying about their child and not knowing what to do or where to go for help.

[Tracy]

Be honest but kind. practicing what you will say before hand. Give parents information in a nonjudgemental way.

[lalitha]

I would say think of what you are going to say before you say it think of key things you’d like to discuss before you have the conversation bring up documentation of the instances and think of ways you can help and maybe the parents can help the child in the situation and maybe say hey even though this is happening thrive improved on the or that aka bring up som positives to maybe show that its not all complaints on negative.

[Madai]

I will Build a Report that both the parents and I will review. First talk about the positive Points about the child, It helps the Parent understand more when the positive things are highlighted first. I then will express any concerns about their child and what we could do to help. I will listen to the perspective about their child since they know their kid better. And come to an agreement on something to work on

[grayson]

Approaching parents is often really scary especially if the kid is not meeting milestones. Parents tend to either catrosphize or they blame teachers when it is not communicated with care. Starting every conversation with positives of the screening is a great way to start and get parents guard down. Followed by sharing that these milestones are not set in stone just things to look out for.