Read the case study and answer the questions below:
Halgan is a recent refugee from Somalia. She is a single mother with three childrentwo daughters, 8 and 10, and one sonAbuukar. He is a six-year-old with severe disabilities. Halgan knows little about public schooling in the United States and knows even less about services available for children and youth with disabilities. Moreover, she is learning English as a second language.
You are Abuukars special education teacher. He has just become a member of your class. You sense Halgans con-cern and confusion about what to do for her son and how to relate to you and the school system. Because of your commit-ment to your students and their fami-lies, you genuinely want to be helpful to Abuukar, his mother, and their family.
Application Questions
1. What do you do immediately to communicate more effectively with Halgan?
2. How do you gain her trust?
3. What do you need to learn poten-tially about her culture and experiences?
4. What skills and knowledge will help you more fully serve Abuukar and his family?5. Whom should you seek out to help you become informed in relating well to Halgan and her family?
