Get Involved In Your Child's Therapy

As a parent, it is your responsibility to engage and interact with your child's therapist and therapy to ensure that treatment is effective and ongoing. A therapist sees your child on an appointment-only basis; you see and interact with your child on a daily basis. Therefore, your role is to reinforce what the child is gaining in therapy:

• Engage the therapist and create a shared sense of purpose
• Establish systemic goals for your child and family
• Work with the therapist to begin problem-solving and listening skills to enhance your child's communication abilities, and embrace the treatment together
• Recognize the importance of collaborating with your child and their therapist to achieve goals