You and your child have what probably feels like a million appointments scheduled. Medical specialists, physical therapists, occupational therapists, speech therapists. All of these people are members of your team. Your child's team. They are supposed to work with you and your child toward a common goal. But who decides what that goal is? And who decides when you've reached it, or how to get there, or when it's time to take a break?
Today, we have a chat with Kim. Kim is a physical therapist and owner of a therapy company that specifically works with young children in Early Intervention and outpatient. We talk about the importance of establishing goals that are meaningful for your everyday life. She tells us what to do when the activities in the therapy session don't feel like they match what makes sense for your family, or when personalities clash. Kim gives us insight on knowing when to step back, take a break, and focus on living life rather than making it to appointments; and how to navigate coming back to therapy after a break, when the time is right. Most importantly, she drives home the important point that communication is key with your team.
"No one knows what they don't know if somebody doesn't speak up." -Kim
Here are the details from Kim and Susan's chat:
Getting to know Kim
Early Intervention
Using what you have
What should parents know?
What if it's not working?
Taking a break
Realistic expectations
Finding Kim
What gives Kim hope?
Medical motherhood is often filled with so many appointments. I hope that Kim has shown you that your child's therapist is on your team. Do you have questions for Kim? Let me know in the When Autumn Comes Society or send me a DM on Instagram! I'd love to hear about how this helped you.
This episode was sponsored by Children's Therapy Concepts, LLC. You can learn more about their pediatric therapy services that are offered across the state of Virginia at childrenstherapyconcepts.com
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Communicate with your team
Identify goals that are meaningful to your family
Its ok to change course if that is what your child needs
