Mark Is a Student with Autism

Mark is a student with autism. Mrs. Tozzi, 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. Tozzi engaging in effective questioning?

A) Yes; she asked open-ended questions.
B) Yes; she valued the input of his parents.
C) No; she focused mainly on problems and deficits.
D) No; she did not allow them to keep family information private.