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Approaching parents
A smiling boy sits in a playground with two women

Parents are often the first to notice that their child is developing differently from other children. Professionals need to listen attentively and respond to parents' concerns.

If professionals identify difficulties first, approaches to parents should be made tactfully and sensitively. They will need to understand the need for formal assessment is necessary and how this can benefit the child (Howard, 2007).