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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]Honestly, if the speech therapist is being so negative, I'd switch speech therapists! [/quote]

It doesn't sound like the SLP is being harsh just honest.  It's not "bad news."  She's giving you an update of how your kid is doing and she has limited time to do so.

Truly OP, I don't want therapists to sugar coat stuff or beat around the bush.  I need to know what the problems are and what I can do about them.  Work on your attitude; be receptive to what she's saying.  She's not trying to be mean.

Also, from personal experience, being on anti-depressants help.[/quote]

Having been at this for 12 years, I understand what OP means. Some ST's identify the issue and say what they are doing to address it. When something is effective they share so you can follow up at home. Sometimes you get a dud who complains about your kids attitude and just lists all the things he can't do. I like the response a PP gave of "That's why we hired you." A good clinician knows how to convey information to the parents in a way that feels collaborative, not negative and condescending.[/quote]

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