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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]Be thoughtful about giving advice. Think: how likely is it that this parent, who sought out my services, doesn't already know x? Phrase things respectfully "I'm sure you've thought of..." "you've probably already tried..." Because 9 times out of ten, yes, I have.

Don't give me advice that's outside your area of expertise. I don't need a speech therapist who recommends orthotics, or a pt who suspects a feeding issue or whatever... I'm surrounded by experts and get good advice in all those areas. No need for you to chime in.

If I choose not to follow your advice, respect that. I see the whole picture and that gives me knowledge you don't have. I make decisions based on the whole arc.

Know that I appreciate everything you do for my kid. [/quote]

Yes, it's insulting to me when someone acts like they are doing me a favor suggesting something I already do and knew. Be careful how you phrase things. Oh and then there are the people who act like they are the 1st professional we have ever seen. I gave you a stack of paperwork and shared info verbally and 3 weeks later you don't know we already get OT and we have a team of nationally known experts guiding us? If I think you are amazing you will know it. I will tell you often and put it in writing.[/quote]

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