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Sample Interview Questions

sleddingBefore consenting to one of our interviews, parents often ask us what they can expect. Here are some sample questions that parents are asked.

How many weeks gestation were your twins?

What are the twins' current heights?

Are there any differences in the shades of your twins' hair color?

How do you personally tell the twins apart?

Is s/he able to talk using short phrases or sentences?

Has s/he ever had things that s/he seemed to have to do in a very particular way or order or rituals that s/he insisted that you go through?

Does s/he have any particular friends or a best friend?

In the past twelve months did she smile back if someone smiled at her?

Has s/he ever had an EEG?

Is s/he currently taking any medications on a regular basis?

Is s/he aware of what others are thinking or feeling?

Is s/he able to communicate her feelings to others?

Is s/he able to imitate other's actions?


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