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Approaching the issue of whether a child might have an exceptionality can be sensitive. In addition to the emotional reaction of parents, it is important to consider legal and ethical obligations when determining whether to evaluate a child. Review the following scenario:
Using the module readings, the Argosy University online library resources, and the Internet, research evaluation-related issues. Then, imagine you are sitting with Aiden’s parents to discuss their concerns about evaluating their son. Incorporate what you learned in your readings and respond to the following: • Explain how you would address the following to help the parents make an educated decision by describing the following: ◦ The benefits of evaluation ◦ The long-term impact on their son of not performing the evaluation ◦ The legal and ethical issues • If Aiden was your child, what would persuade you to allow the evaluation? Write your initial response in 300–500 words. Apply APA standards to citation of sources. By Week 1, Day 3, post your response to the appropriate Discussion Area. Through Week 1, Day 7, review and comment on at least two peers’ responses. Provide a statement of clarification, a point of view with rationale, challenge a point of discussion, or draw a relationship between one or more points of the discussion. The following are some possible discussion points: • The possible disadvantages of the evaluation • Ways to address the parents’ concerns regarding labeling and placement • The influence of the culture on the parents’ and school personnel’s decision of whether to evaluate Aiden |