DD started her speech therapy weekly visit yesterday. We already met the therapist last week during the eval so this was the second visit I guess. She walked up to us in the waiting room and asked to take DD (who is 20 months old) back alone without me. I asked for how long and she said the whole 50 minute session. I gave her the most confused look and said 'uhhhhhhh no." Then she seemed confused and said ok. Then she told me that its to help her establish a rapport. I tell her I'll sit quietly and let her do the session without interruptions from me. WWYD? If I'm remembering right the recommendations are to not let your small child go to any appointment alone without you. Didn't I see that on TV like 100 times last year?
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How new is this therapist. There is no rapport with a toddler in that context. If she wants the toddler to be comfortable then you need to be there. If she wants to see how she responds without you around, that's something else- not rapport. IF she needs to see how she responds to things- (for example is she turning to you to do her answering for her and they want to see what she does when you're not there) then the therapist needs to explain that and YOU need to be right on the other side of the door.
Odd.
Jenn
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No way! A's ST comes to our house and I try to participate in whatever they are doing. Besides it uncomfortable to send your 20 month old with someone else, I think it's helpful for you to see what they are doing so you can continue some of it at home if you want.-Mommy, FM wife, Disney Planner and Hoosier
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The therapist looks 23 yrs old to me but I'm sure she is closer to mid/late 20's. She seems very sweet. She is also about 4-5 month pregnant with her first baby. It's one of those situations where I felt 90% sure my child wouldn't be harmed by her.
In the end I'm the mom. It's my job to keep her safe. Also, I want to observe the therapy so I know what to work on with her at home, see her progress, and see what I'm PAYING for in these sessions. I knew where she was going with the whole "rapport" thing. She wants to show DD that she (the therapist) will be directing the sessions and that DD can't come running to me hanging on my leg. The truth is I don't really have one of those 'hang on your leg' type of toddlers. She may turn into that someday but for now she seems to enjoy playing independently. I tried explaining that to the therapist at the end of the session and she agreed. During the 50 minutes DD only looked over at me twice just to make sure I was still there. Otherwise she was happy to follow along with the therapy.
sorry that was longish!Wife to PGY5. Mommy to baby girl born 11/2009. Cat mommy since 2002
"“If you don't know where you are going any road can take you there”"
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