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[quote=Anonymous]OP here.

Thanks so much for all the kind replies and understanding.  I definitely like all the ideas – especially about just being in the halls or taking a walk around outside or something more interactive.

It's so funny – she will talk all the way down the hallway, pointing out things she sees in the pictures or paintings and happy to see our SLP.  But as soon as we enter that little room, she's just done.  My DH pointed out that it's like at the beginning she's stressed out (takes a few weeks to get going), then gets used to everything and does really well for a few weeks, but then gets bored with what's in there.  Which is sort of the pattern.

Your suggestions reminded me of why camp was so great – a mix of outdoor and indoor, a handful of kids, and sort of something new every few minutes.  And she got into a routine she really liked, but there was new stuff every day (a play tent one day, sandbox the next).

I will definitely ask about whether she can help with school although right now we have a great private program lined up with a fantastic teacher skilled in helping anxiety-ridden kids, and our SLP is coaching the teacher (who is very engaged with us) on what will help our DD in the daily classroom.  Might ask too about getting her in with other kids for therapy more often, versus one-on-one.

Just to clarify – our SLP mostly does high-fives and fist-bumps with the occasional brief hug.  After anxious crying jags, my DD will often go to her for cuddling (if I'm not there) and our SLP always keeps it brief but reassuring.  So nothing inappropriate.  But worth mentioning.  :) [/quote]

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