A parent expresses concern to a preschool teacher that their four-year-old is very shy and does not seem to be making friends. What is the most professionally responsible first step for the teacher to take?
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A
Reassure the parent that many children are shy and that their child will likely grow out of it.
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B
Suggest that the parent have the child evaluated by a child psychologist for social anxiety.
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C
Immediately create a new social skills intervention plan for the child and implement it in the classroom.
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D
Schedule a meeting with the parent to discuss the teacher's observations of the child's interactions and collaboratively develop a plan to support the child.