Re: Speech and Language Therapy -CINDY

February 21, 2001

In a message dated 2/20/01 7:59:34 PM Eastern Standard Time,

charrison@... writes:

> I am an SLP and mom to two amazing kiddos (one with special needs). For the

> mom looking for SLP - I agree. Find someone who will respect your

> goals/ideas and approaches for your son. I am an owner of a clinic that

> practices using Greenspan and Weider's floortime/DIR model however we do

> provide services for families doing ABA as well. All of our services are

> client focused with the parent as the co-quarterback. While our philosophy

> is very different from that of the families doing ABA good communication

> skills have enabled us to work with and for this family. If the speech

> language pathologist feels that he/she can't work with an " ABA family " or if

> you feel the goals are counter productive then you need to leave that

> clinician immediately. What is important is that you get what you need for

> your guy. There are SLP's out there who practice in more of an ABA framework

> but they are definately outnumbered by the developmentally focussed SLP's.

> Be up front about what you need when you meet an SLP and make them PART of

> your ABA program. Accept nothing but full co-operation and buy in to your

> program. Good luck!!

>

> Cindy

>

Hi Cindy,

Do you remember me, from the Floortime list, Sal's mom? How is

your son doing? I remember he was doing well. Its been so long since we've

spoken? Email me privately.

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