Mr Santori Has Just Attended an IEP Meeting with Carl's

Mr. Santori has just attended an IEP meeting with Carl's parents. Mr. Santori explained all of the services that Carl was receiving and discussed the progress that Carl has made in reading. Mr. Santori suggested that Carl may be able to focus better if he had medication for his hyperactivity. Other members of the IEP team agree, but Carl's parents do not want to put him on medication. Mr. Santori tells them that being resistant to suggestions will not help Carl. How has Mr. Santori's response hindered communication?

A) He is labeling Carl's parents.
B) He is keeping professional distance.
C) He is disrespecting Carl's parents as less intelligent.
D) He is blaming Carl's parents for their son's disability.