Comments on: Parents want a speech and language therapist who has time for them https://blog.therapyideas.org/2013/04/19/parents-need-time/ Ideas, events, and inspiration for speech and language therapists Tue, 19 Dec 2017 10:28:46 +0000 hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=4.9.8 By: What to Know when Talking to Your Child with a Language Disorder - Speech Buddy - Modeling, Rate Reduction, Visual Cues and Support Strategies https://blog.therapyideas.org/2013/04/19/parents-need-time/#comment-2304 Wed, 26 Jun 2013 22:02:31 +0000 http://therapyideas.wordpress.togetherlondon.com/?p=1175#comment-2304 […] consistent with cues and strategies from speech therapy. Parents and therapists should have a collaborative relationship. Coordinate with your child’s […]

]]> By: Nibby Gultnieks https://blog.therapyideas.org/2013/04/19/parents-need-time/#comment-2186 Mon, 29 Apr 2013 09:53:50 +0000 http://therapyideas.wordpress.togetherlondon.com/?p=1175#comment-2186 Hi, I am a parent and I would LOVE a therapist with a magic wand, please! On the realistic side though, I like to be educated and informed as much as possible about the what my daughter is working on so I know how best to help her continue with stuff between sessions with our SaLT. Relevant experience is also important, as is effective communication – knowing what we are doing and why and how. I concur with the point about being resourceful – if progress is not good why and what can be done?

I do think Therapeutic Alliance is so important – I think the right fit is important for children who may respond better to different personalities, styles and techniques and feel blessed to have a set up now that is helping Mia make good progress. I would say she has made more progress in the last few months, than in her whole life!

]]> By: Julia Orsini https://blog.therapyideas.org/2013/04/19/parents-need-time/#comment-2142 Mon, 22 Apr 2013 20:28:35 +0000 http://therapyideas.wordpress.togetherlondon.com/?p=1175#comment-2142 Hi, I’ve had extremely positive feedback about therapy goals. Parents appreciate knowing and SEEING the therapy plan in more digestible pieces. They’ve often reported that it helps them feel like there’s an end point to their child’s difficulties. Some have described this as “a light at the end of the tunnel” for a seemingly never ending process. Even though you might know where you’re heading, it’s often a good idea to write this down and give a copy to the parent.
Thanks for you’re blog, always interesting!
Cheers, Julia Orsini
Director, Kids Spot

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