personal interview in a written report on the experiences of a family member with a disability.

Family Interview. I need you to complete a personal interview and submit a written report on the experiences of a family member or guardian of a student with a disability. Questions to outline the Family Interview. The report is to be a narrative based on the interview itself, NOT presented in question and answer format. The questions are suggestions; you may use any, all or none as you see appropriate. 1.​Introduce yourself. Explain the requirements of your assignment. Ask permission to take notes or to audiotape the interview. Ask the parent the name of their child. 2.​How did you learn that _______ has a disability? (Who was present? When did this happen?) If you were giving advice to professionals who need to explain to parents that their child has a special need, what would that advice be? 3.​What have been the positive aspects of having a child in the family with a disability? 4.​What have been the problem or challenges you’ve experienced having a child with a disability? 5.​How did your other children react to learning their brother/sister had a disability? What impact has ______ had on them? (if appropriate) 6.​What kinds of supports have been most helpful to you? (family members, parent groups, neighbors, other?) 7.​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 was even harmful? 8.​If I were to be ________’s teacher next year, what advice would you want to give me so that he/she had an optimum learning experience? 9.​What would you want me to do/not do in terms of my interactions with you if I were ________’s teacher? 10.​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?