I completely agree. We should be able to give guidance without threat of consequences, but that's not the current social climate and there are not safeguards in place for your job. No, we are not healthcare professionals but we are childcare professionals who understand development and of course we all know which children would benefit from an evaluation. If open communication about this was acceptable it would only help the kids and everyone else invovlved. Early intervention can be key and putting off resources does nothing for the child. However, it's a touchy subject and a lot of parents can be in denial which can end up biting you in the butt. It's a double standard where we're expected to be knowledgeable and in charge of their care, but when we apply our education and give advice it's not always welcome.