Slp leaving

[Anonymous]

Our beloved SLP is leaving and has recommended a therapist to take over DS’s therapy. Would you just follow this recommendation or should I be thinking more critically about it? I don’t know if I have it in me to look around or interview therapists again honestly

[Anonymous]

I think it depends on how much you trust your SLP. When my son was young, I loved his original SLP. She had initially worked with my older son so I’d known her for quite some time. When she suddenly became too ill to work, she referred us to someone else who ended up being highly knowledgeable and really a game changer. She took the time to find just the right fit for each of her clients.

But we have also used group practices where the default was just to transition all clients to the new therapist coming in or on an insurance list. It’s worth asking why they are suggesting the particular therapist.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:I think it depends on how much you trust your SLP. When my son was young, I loved his original SLP. She had initially worked with my older son so I’d known her for quite some time. When she suddenly became too ill to work, she referred us to someone else who ended up being highly knowledgeable and really a game changer. She took the time to find just the right fit for each of her clients.

But we have also used group practices where the default was just to transition all clients to the new therapist coming in or on an insurance list. It’s worth asking why they are suggesting the particular therapist.

This. Also, you could start with the recommended SLP while you look around a little for Plan B in case the therapist is not a good match.