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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]

Exactly. Choose your words well. Also, I have a right to only follow some of your advice. You are not GOD and sometimes you are wrong or you make a recommendation which wasn't helpful at all.

Also as PP said, don't overstep. If you are a speech therapist, it is not your place to make a pseudo-neurological diagnosis, one that our respected neurologist says is utter bullshit. You can point out something you see and ask if the neuro has given input, but guess what? You cannot practice medicine without a license, let alone make vodoo diagnosis that does not exist in the medical field. I bite my tongue or explain we already have an expert working with us, but you may one day get an client annoyed indignant enough to call your licensure board so know your limits and don't push therapies that are not proven-suggest maybe, but push-no way.[/quote]

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