Interviewing Parents

Talking to parents in general is difficult enough, but when it comes to talking to parents with a child that has a disability it becomes extremly difficult.  I had to interveiw a parent of a child with a disability and was very nervous at first.  I became more and more comfortable talking to the parent when I found that the parent was comfortable talking to me.  I learned that it is ok to talk parents about their children as long as you are respectful and supportive of their situation.  I feel like I have learned alot from this parent about her child and her child's disability.  It was a new experiance that I found to be rewarding and goal oriented.  I feel more comfortable now discussing difficult situations with parents, because in the long run I know that it is for the benifit of the child.