OT - re: therapy - kiki

[Guest guest]

It makes me so sad to hear the difficult therapy situations some of

you have dealt with. I had a whole case load of sensory kiddos

(spectrum and otherwise) and I know I made mistakes when I practiced

(not big ones, but you can't be perfect - chose the wrong approach

for a while, chose the wrong activity, etc.) but, I had wonderful

mentors who really pushed the idea that the family is the best

advocate and know the child the best. And I really loved my kids and

love does cover a lot - even when they are your clients/patients.

I'm so sorry that every one of your children can't have a wonderful

therapist who loves them (I know the therapy board might not approve

of " loving " a child, but I don't think you can spend 2 hours a week

with a child and their family without getting attached.) Believe me

I remember when God gave me my own very special boy, thinking that I

needed to apologize to some of my families for wondering why they

weren't following through, etc. And we've had our own problems with

therapists and I've had to change one and start with another. But

again, I do wish everyone could have competent caring therapists.

We've had to search a bit to find ours and we are thankful for all 4

of them. Good luck with the therapy eval Antionnette. I agree with

what others have said - let them see the worst. Its far easier to

back off therapy once its not needed than try to get the state to add

more. Also remember that you are her best advocate. The therapists

are there to help you with ideas and direction in some instances, but

you know her the best. Also, here in Missouri we have the right to

choose the early intervention therapist. Ask if you have that

ability, then you can call and interview them. Find out what their

background is, specialty is, etc. Good luck.

Colby

celiac

SCD 2 months