[sherlyn Edison]

some ways to a approach a parent when it comes to the child screening time is be gentle and kind provide evident to your statement , and provide extra resources to help the child and parents out.

[Kelsi Nieves]

When approaching parents about their child’s developmental screening, it is important to come be genuinely calm, supportive, and factual. There will need to be good documentation so the claims made about the child’s development is based on evidence and not intuition. Then, it’s a good idea to already have an action plan in place at the facility as well as resources available to the families of the child that may help with the concern.

[Hannah]

One way to approach a parent about developmental screening of their child is to prepare and practice the conversation with a coworker. Another way to approach a parent about developmental screening of their child is to provide evidence and local resources during the conversation.

[Sascha]

Having a good idea of what to say is a smart plan, in addition, you will want to be sensitive, and only lay out facts and objective statements- do not imply or come across like you are critiquing the child or parents, merely speak on their progress towards developmental milestones without, for example, comparing the child to other children or putting out a feeling that anyone should feel shame, etc.

[Madison A]

Do a mock meeting with a co worker and make sure that you are talking in a way that is understandable and parents are able to understand.

[Megan]

I would try to have scripted or practiced what I would say, and I would also try to word it to see if they have also noticed these things, without me seeming out of left field by writing down some of these things.

[Anna]

Some positive ways to approach a parent would be to prepare beforehand by practicing with a co-teacher, having a good documentation on hand to help explain observations as well as available local resources can help families feel less alone and afraid.

[Kadija]

Some good ways to approach a parent about the developmental screening of their child would be to rehearse what you are going to say to a coworker, and when it is time to talk to the parent, it would be best to start talking about the positive things about the child and then move onto concerns, and to make sure to share your observations, and also let the parent(s) share theirs, as well as making sure the parent(s) ask all the questions they need.

[ashley]

you can prepare what you’re going to say to the parents and try to practice it. also keep in mind that the parents will most likely react badly at first. you can also have a co worker there with you to support you too and always have the observations you have been making on paper and examples too.

[Diana]

Be prepared when talking with parent. Make sure you are in a confidential setting, so that the parent is comfortable knowing that the information is between you and them. Have all documentation available and copies made for the parent to go over. Have follow up resources for the parent. Don’t take parents reaction personal, but do share compassion. Feel confident with the information you have given to the parent.

[Nivz]

I would have a script of what to say to the parents and have some documentations ready on hand on ways the child has been struggling and ways for improve, coming up with a good plan.

[skyla]

it would be a good idea to have a plan maybe or a list of things to go over with the adult of the child

[Jamie]

Documentation and concrete examples are necessary items to have when talking to a parent. Make sure that you are being kind and courteous in every conversation with parents about their children.

[Callie]

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

1) Find a private place and meeting time to discuss with the parents. This supports confidentiality and allows time for parents to ask questions if needed.

2) Provide documentation of evidence to parents and express your concern. Be respectful and base the conversation on evidence.

3) Relate observations to developmental progression for the age of the child.

4) Be patient and open to answering any of their questions.

[Sadiyah Ebo]

I would be prepared when sitting down with the parent, which means having everything I need available incase the parent wants to see evidence, so maybe testing papers, activities they’ve done with the class. Talking to parents about their Childs delay in growth can be a sensitive subject, so remaining respectful and understanding is beneficial to the conversation. Having ways you plan on improving their Childs development and having them on track would probably make the parent feel more at ease, I would even provide them ways outside of class that they could help their child improve that would help their development.

[veena]

Be honest but kind. Give parents accurate information in a nonjudgmental way. Good documentation of your observations and knowledge of typical child development will help you to share the information objectively. With observations based on Developmental Guidelines you can confidently share your collected data with parents knowing that it is based on evidence, not opinion.