Post by 5fish on Oct 1, 2014 14:46:58 GMT -5
Hello- I am the mom of 3 kids, one of whom is a freshman in HS and has ADHD. I am currently in grad school, working to become a special education teacher and I need to interview the parent of a child currently within the special education system. These questions are deeply personal and the answers are not always simple, so it might take a bit of time to answer them. I am so sorry to ask for your time! If you are able to help you will be assisting me in becoming a better educator. This information will be shared with my class so others will benefit from your insights as well. Thanks in advance!
1. How did you learn that your child had a disability? (Who was present? When did this happen?) If you were giving advice to professionals who need to explain to a parent that his/her child has a special need, what would that advice be?
2. How did you feel when you received the diagnosis?
3. Have your feelings changed since the initial diagnosis? Please describe.
4. What have been the positive aspects of having a child in the family with a disability?
5. What have been the problems or challenges you have experienced having a child with a disability?
6. How did your other children react to learning his/her brother/sister had a disability? What impact has __________ had on them? (if appropriate)
7. What kinds of support have been most helpful to you? (family members, parent groups, neighbors, other?) How would you prioritize your family needs and the areas in which you feel that you need more assistance?
8. What have been your experiences in working with school personnel? What have they done that has been most helpful? What have they done that was least helpful or even harmful?
9. How could the school help your child transition to adulthood?
10. If I were to be your child's teacher next year, what advice would you want to give me so that he/she has an optimum learning experience?
11. What would you want me to do/not do in terms of my interactions with you if I were your child's teacher?
12. I am just learning about students with disabilities and how to work effectively with them in my classroom. What other information would you like me—and my classmates—to know about working with children with special needs?
