[Jasmin]

It is important before the discussion to outline the points you want to discuss, making sure to list positives along with the points of concern. Be sure to be an active listener with all of those involved in the discussion, as well as respectful and kind. Ensure the parents that this discussion is meant for the benefit of the child.

[Nicole]

Some good ways to approach sharing your observations with a parent are to discuss your observations with a co-worker prior to approaching a parent to practice how you will present the information. Share the recorded observations and use supporting evidence from the guidelines you used as resources. Allow the parent time to process and respond to what you have shared and listen to any concerns they may have as well. Support the parent with resources and tools that they can pursue to help their child develop or to identify any delays with a professional.

[Emma]

Prepare by writing a sort of script of the bases you would like to cover about the child’s development and go over it with a colleague or your lead. Make sure to be respectful, objective and polite.

[Shawnee]

I would go into the discussion very professional. Make the parent feel comfortable and not like I am attacking them or there child. Have documents of previous work to give an example of what you are talking about. mke sure you back up your statements with facts. Make sure you come across as you having the best intentions for there child and for them to scucced.

[glaiza]

I would definitely start off by preparing and scripting what you would be saying to the parents with a co-worker or director. Have your documents of observations and assessments, along with the guidelines of development. Be transparent with the parents along with emphasizing the importance of early identification. Provide resources and reassurance that getting screenings and further assessment by professionals is designed to identify any potential issues early so they can be addressed effectively.

[Stella]

Good ways to approach a parent about their child include, going over a script with your co-worker to be prepared for some expected questions or defensiveness. You should also have collected a good amount of objective data to show parents so they can feel secure in your assessments. Also make sure to have a list of local resources so parents know what they should do next.

You should know that this will likely be an alarming and hard conversation for parents and its best to be prepared to calm that anxiety and show them the right way forward.

[Shalom]

First make sure that you have written down your observations, to help the parents understand that it is not just an opinion, it is data you’ve collected over time and careful observation. Approach the situation gently and make sure that you explain screenings are on-going and all the children are screened. Remember that it could be sensitive to the parents to hear these things.

[Kirby]

Creating a script is a good idea. I would just be brief and honest while still keeping their feelings in mind.

[Katie]

How to approach a parent about developmental screening of their child?

I think the biggest things are to come prepared and to deliver the information with care. First of all, if the parent hasn’t noticed certain behaviors at home, then they aren’t going to believe you without evidence from school. Making sure you have evidence of abnormality is the first step to making sure everyone is on the same page. This was under the professionalism module as well, but making sure the parent knows that you are their child’s side too is super beneficial for getting them the help they need. Rather coming to them as an opposing force, you need to level with the parent and come to them in a calm and caring tone.

[Maricela]

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.

[Zoe]

i would probably ask if they had ever observer, they’re child do this behavior or struggle with that something at home to better understand the child. i would also ask if there is anything they have noticed or are concerned about to see if there is anything i need to keep a look out for.

[Somer]

Prepare yourself by talking to a coworker, look at the guidelines so your observations are based on fact instead of opinion. Know your local resources and keep it confidential.

[Haerin]

Writing out a script and practicing with an experiences co-worker would help. Also to have your observational records ready so that your assessment has factual evidence is needed. When communicating this assessment with the parent, it is good to give them a list of resources they can go to if needed and show that you are willing/wanting to help the child and that it is a difficulty that can be solved.

[Marianny Elena Duran]

In my opinion some good ways would be identify through developmental screening tools will provide more clues on how a child is progressing and where the challenges are. that way we can know about potential red flags that way offer to the parents guide and provide information towards the next step that will help a child for optimum growth. <div>

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[Diana Laura]

The behaviour or changes needs to occur frequently, have on hand the milestones checklist, and previous obective observations, if assesments at school were made, add them to the portfolio. Start with asking parents if they observed any changes or if they are aware onf the milestones checklist or app by the CDC center of control of disesease and prevention. Go through the skills that are ok, starting with positive results is preferable and then approach the red flags, explain parents what cognitive area is being affected and where and when you can observe this disadvantages out of norm based on standard assesments like WISC-V or CDC checklist. once parents, director and teachers talk, is important to have on hand referral specialists to adress the red flags