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[quote=Anonymous]Every kid is different, and at different developmental ages are ready for increasing independence.

But for a young child, I think there is no such thing as too involved. Early intervention works. You have to oversee the therapy to make sure it is right for your child. And you need to do therapy homework at home. And finally, you need to step in because society expects you to control your child's behavior. I remember a post on here by a non-SN mom who was upset when an SN kid hugged her own younger kid tight and wouldn't let go. Younger kid was terrified. No one liked that -- everyone thought SN mom should have stepped in! That parent who says we're over-invested is probably the first one who'll complain about something our kid did to his/her kid.

I do have a good relationship with my child's therapists, and they are comfortable telling me to take a step back when its needed. And then I do take a step back. So to OP, I would ask your child's therapists to help you evaluate whether the amount of independence you are giving is appropriate. They can really help!

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