After consent, generally the first component of the clinical interview (whether with an individual, parents, or a referral source of some sort) is to ask what questions they want answered with the...

After consent, generally the first component of the clinical interview (whether with an individual, parents, or a referral source of some sort) is to ask what questions they want answered with the assessment. Again, remember that these questions will guide the assessment, so they may need to be tweaked and negotiated with the individuals to ensure that they are realistic, comprehensive, and ultimately beneficial for the purposes of the assessment.