Have you ever lost a therapist because s/he couldn't handle your kid's behaviors?

[Anonymous]

I feel like this is going to be us soon. It's never happened before. I'm talking about OTs/SLPs/PTs. I don't want to lose her but my kid is just plain being bad and doesn't want to work though I think she's good at what she does and has worked hard for him in the past. Too SN for SN therapist?

[Anonymous]

Sometimes a client-therapist relationship can go south or a kid learns what he/she can get away with and it's just less productive.

If it's been unproductive for more than a few weeks, it's time to find a new one and start fresh.

[Anonymous]

Can you ask the therapist if she would be open to taking a break until your kid is more "available" for therapy? I've heard of some parents doing this with SLPs doing that, for example. Until a kid can cooperate in some minimal way it's a waste of everyone's time.

[Anonymous]

Yes. Been there. You move on find a better match.

[Anonymous]

Perhaps this is what is needed for a break through?

[Anonymous]

As a therapist ( OT) it is crucial to have that communication between parent and provider. Talk about your expectations , and request that dialogue at the end of each session re progress towards goals. Sometimes progress is slow , but there needs to be a " match " between parents, therapist and child. If it isn't a good match and your are paying for services, of course , be honest, say you have concerns and if it can't be worked out, move on. As a therapist , if we don't have experience with behavior management, I think it is only right to explain that , and be honest that you can't meet the needs of the child.

[Anonymous]

This has happened to us at least 4 times. The only one that really bugged me was when my child was rejected for on social skills therapy because his social skills were too poor. This was after an initial e plantation o er the phone of his issues with the therapist, who then did an expensive evaluation to determine the right group fit. Wouldn't refund the cost either.

[Anonymous]

We were seeing a great therapist for my son but my son did not connect with him. After a few months I cancelled our sessions. It took 1/2 hr to get my DS to interact and then got about 15 minutes cooperation before he put his head down on the desk again. No one was getting anything out of it. Best to look for another one. My DS connected with a younger therapist and is making great strides now.

[Anonymous]

One S/LP suggested my DS switch to another therapist in the group because he was avoiding any work and progress had stopped. I was grateful - he did better with the new one and we weren't wasting time and money.