> But this is what Bob is saying we cannot do.  We
I know that. I was saying that in Alaska, we were told that if we noticed a 
problem, we could suggest that the parent go further for help, but we could 
not force them to do so.
 > What are you suggesting a teacher say when the parent
 > asks, "What should I do?  How can I help him/her?  Who can help
 > figure out what is wrong?"  If Bob is to believed, a teacher is out of
 > line for referring the parent to a doctor.
As I said, in Alaska, we were allowed to say that we were not medical 
professionals, but it might be worth looking into medically.
 > place sending those parents to the doctor.  I, on the
 > other hand, think you did the right thing.
Thanks, and as it turned out (in this case), it was the right thing.
                                 -donna
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