My Child HATES ST at moment.. any thoughts?

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Hey everyone

well our issue has several elements. Our family came together thru adoption and

my little guy (who is 2.5) had a tough transition. He's been home almost 2

years. He has never been thrilled with toys, just wants to be with mom.

Separation is not easy. He's never been thrilled with speech, as its hard work.

He'd rather jump on mom than work to play with whatever toy we're using in

therapy. His ST only works with kids and works with a lot of Apraxic children. I

like her and she's worked it but he's been a " tough customer " . We recently went

up to 2 hours a week and he's doing beautifully. Many new words. Within a week

or so he's often incorporating any new words from therapy into daily life (2

weeks ago he could only say " bubble " if broken down, " bu " and then " ble " ) and

now says a beautiful " bubble " .. But this week he's just decided he doesnt want

anything to do with speech. Yes, part of it is that his therapist and I decided

to " try " a session without me and it went poorly to say the least (the building

shook). Today, nothin' doing.. screamed. Granted this may all be temporary - I

hope so. But suspect that others might have experienced something similar as

therapy is " hard work " . I realize a good therapist will make it fun and she

does.. I realize much is his temperment, but guess I'm also just wondering what

my " back up plan " might be if this continues. I hope and pray it doesnt cause he

is making such great progress and kicking myself for agreeing to leave (should

have followed that mama instinct, as getting him in the door before all this was

hard enough). Any ideas? Thx!

Leigh