It is important to find the right professionals. Is there a “click?” I don’t know any other way to explain it. Whether it is a speech pathologist, babysitter or psychologist, you as a parent needs to feel good about this person spending time with your child. This person is likely to have a lot of influence on your child and on you. Do you respect him? Do you like her? Does he value your role as the parent? What things should be evaluated?
- Does my child and the professional have a good connection? Is there compassion as well as structure and expertise?
- Do I connect with the professional? Does he interact with me and answer questions willingly? Do I like how I see her interact with my child?
- Do I see the services making a difference?
- Do you agree with the way the work is being done? Are you uncomfortable with the treatment approach?
- Are you a valued member of your child’s team? Do you feel that the role of parent is taken seriously by professionals?
- Are you comfortable with the values of the person providing services to your child?
These questions will be a start in your evaluation process of the service providers you choose for your child.
