Anonymous
Post 12/17/2011 17:19     Subject: Would you give a gift to your kid's therapist?
Anonymous wrote:So I have a long list of people and I am not sure who I should give a gift to and what is expected. I'm really stumped about my kid's therapist. One the one hand, I see the role of therapist as a professional like a doctor, and I don't give my doctors gifts. But I also see the therapist like a teacher, and I do give gifts for teachers. Just don't know what is expected and what is inappropriate. Thoughts?


You do not give professionals a gift. He makes more than enough for his 45-minute hour.
Anonymous
Post 12/17/2011 13:34     Subject: Would you give a gift to your kid's therapist?
A good therapist will turn down the gift. A card is fine, a nice holiday-themed picture drawn by your child would be appreciated.
Anonymous
Post 12/17/2011 13:09     Subject: Would you give a gift to your kid's therapist?
I would not give a gift of any kind, and I am generally generous with teachers, coaches, etc. Therapy is different.
Anonymous
Post 12/17/2011 11:59     Subject: Re:Would you give a gift to your kid's therapist?
Anonymous wrote:OP here - Thanks for the feedback. Doing nothing feels weird, so I'm going to go with the baked goods + card.


Its a nice idea, but not everyone will eat homemade goods, especially in that situation/safety. How about something prepackaged like Mrs. Fields or Cheryl's Cookies?
Anonymous
Post 12/17/2011 08:59     Subject: Re:Would you give a gift to your kid's therapist?
OP here - Thanks for the feedback. Doing nothing feels weird, so I'm going to go with the baked goods + card.
Anonymous
Post 12/16/2011 23:02     Subject: Would you give a gift to your kid's therapist?
Depending on where they work, it may not be ok and it gets uncomfortable. I think a card is very nice. If you get something, keep it under $10-15 and make it a gift. Maybe something to use for her office - a fancy pen, pretty container for paper clips and other little things, etc. No gift cards or money.
Anonymous
Post 12/16/2011 22:02     Subject: Would you give a gift to your kid's therapist?
For the ones who connect with my child and push him to do his best, I would (and have in the past) give them a heartfelt photo thank you card. No gift card or money or present.
Anonymous
Post 12/16/2011 21:59     Subject: Would you give a gift to your kid's therapist?
PP, what do you give the OT (sorry to hijack)?
Anonymous
Post 12/16/2011 21:48     Subject: Re:Would you give a gift to your kid's therapist?
Interesting post, I do give gifts to my son's occupational therapist, but I probably wouldn't if we saw a psychotherapist, I guess that would feel more like a doctor to me. If you are not sure, home baked goods are always appropriate.
Anonymous
Post 12/16/2011 21:42     Subject: Would you give a gift to your kid's therapist?
I know it's not really the same thing, but I'd never give my therapist a gift. Part of what makes therapy successful is not worrying about any sort of nicey-nicey expectations.
Anonymous
Post 12/16/2011 21:18     Subject: Would you give a gift to your kid's therapist?
So I have a long list of people and I am not sure who I should give a gift to and what is expected. I'm really stumped about my kid's therapist. One the one hand, I see the role of therapist as a professional like a doctor, and I don't give my doctors gifts. But I also see the therapist like a teacher, and I do give gifts for teachers. Just don't know what is expected and what is inappropriate. Thoughts?