An interview with parents

 of special need child 

 

1.     Child’s name and age? 

Adam Sayed/8 years old

2.     What’s your name? What is your Relationship to the child?

My name is Marwa Kasem and I am his mother.

3.     What’s your main language? Arabic

4.     What kind of disability is your child diagnosed with?

 Adam has cerebral palsy, which affects his speech and ability to walk.

5.     Is the disability acquired or hereditary?

 The disability is acquired but the parents are related.

6.     What kind of birth did you have? C-section

7.     Were there any complications during the pregnancy?

The amniotic fluid level began to lower by the 7th month of the pregnancy.

8.     What was the condition of the child at birth?

 Everything was normal at birth

9.     When did you start to notice that your child needs care? (what were some noticeable symptoms and when did they start to appear?) When Adam was about 9 months old, I began to see that he required care. Some of the most noticeable symptoms were him not moving at all, as though he would just lay on his back all day unless someone moved him.

10.  When did he start going to school? 4 years old

11.  What was the name of the school? A. Harry Moore school

12.  Was it a public or private school? A private special needs school 

13.  What were the measures taken to enroll Adam in the school with his condition?

There were several meetings with the board and many tests and qualifications done in order for Adam to enroll. 

14.   What difficulties did you face while applying to a school?

 The only difficulty I faced was finding a school that would help with Adam’s conditions, like his speech and walking. It's basically a special needs school for kids like Adam. 

15.  What are the follow-up procedures for Adam during the school day?

He goes to school, attends his regular classes and special classes such as PT, ST, and OT everyday. 

16.  Are there difficulties in communicating with the teaching team?

No, not at all the teachers are always in contact very easily. They’re also updating me all the time about Adam and his progress in school. They also have seesaw provided for all parents for all school updates. 

17.  Is there a rehabilitation program for Adam in the school?

Yes, he gets Physical therapy, Occupational therapy, and Speech therapy everyday in school. 

18.  Is the school programs he receives discussed with you?

Yes, everything was always discussed and updated with me, the staff always made sure to keep me up to date with everything Adam does. The staff sets up a meeting every once in a while with me to update me with his progress and well being.

19.  What are the advantages that the school offers you and your child?

The school provides a great deal of guidance on how to communicate with and assist Adam at home. They also assist me in guiding him in his daily activities. They also assist Adam in communicating and listening more effectively.

20.  What are your personal views of Adam’s teaching staff?

They are all excellent, they do everything they could do to help him. They are always there when you need them and there isn’t anything that they’re not doing that they should be. 

21.  Is there any health care provider for Adam?

Yes, his insurance has a homemaker assigned for him that provides care for him at home.

22.  Is there any significant progress in Adam’s condition through his attendance at school? Yes, his condition only got better when he went to school. Adam used to not walk at all, now he can walk on his own and he can communicate and express himself better. His knowledge has also expanded by a lot ever since he started school. 

23.  Is there any failure of Adam attending school?

 Not at all, in fact he enjoys going to school so there aren’t any failures. 

24.  What is your suggestion to improve Adam’s condition in school?

 Speech treatment should be increased because his speech abilities haven't developed as much as his other skills.

25.  Are you aware of all the advantages Adam can get in school?

Yes, I am fully aware of all the advantages Adam is able to get in school.


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