When was your child’s disability initially suspected?
Discuss who brought it to the parents’ attention. If it was the parent who first suspected it, what was the cause for this suspicion?
Discuss the child’s experience, as well as how it may have changed during additional testing over time.
What was your level of involvement during the IFSP development? Be sure to discuss thoughts on how the process could be changed (if applicable).
How would you describe the relationships with the various service providers? Be sure to include the ability to have your needs understood and met by service providers
Discuss both the joys and frustrations that you have experienced with your child.
How has the fact that your child has a disability affected others in your immediate family? Be sure to focus on the siblings, spouse, grandparents.
How has this experience affected the establishment and maintenance of friendships that the child has had over time?
REMEMBER TO ATTACH THE INTERVIEW QUESTIONS AND NOTES TO YOUR FAMILY REPORT.
