Mark is a student with autism. Mrs. mary, a fifth grade teacher is having a conference with his parents. She begins by welcoming them. She asks his parents if he is experiencing problems with his homework and invites them to explain how autism is likely to affect his academic and social skills. Finally, she asks them if Mark is having any other challenges that she may not be aware of. Was Mrs. mary engaging in effective questioning?A) Yes, she valued the input of his parents.B) No, she did not allow them to keep family information privateC) No, she focussed mainly on problems and deficits.

When teachers face these kind of situations in schools, it is very important that parents provide with all the information necessary about the child in activities in which they are the closest to him. Having this information is crucial for the teacher to know how to manage activities among each kid. This considering the fact that autism does not take place in each individual in similar ways, and they would have different study needs. Having specific information from Mark, in this example, will allow the teacher to have access to a curriculum that fulfills Mark's needs, as well as having clear how to manage difficult events at school.