Apparently, speech therapy went terribly today. Sobbing the whole time. Wouldn’t read any of her books or play with any of her toys that Bill brought with her. It was so bad that the therapist suggested home visits, which isn’t something they do normally. I guess she is going to see about getting it cleared with the head therapist. I am not sure if that defeats part of the purpose of therapy though (getting her to express herself while we are out of the house and with people other than family). But maybe I should just be glad they would accommodate her? All I know for sure is that I feel like I am failing at this whole thing. I really need a handbook here.
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June 29, 2009 at 11:08 am
Ria Haag
I’m sorry she had another rough go at it. That’s tough. And no, I don’ t think you are failing at this. It’s just a steeper learning curve than expected. Maybe Kailey will do better at home – familiar environment with familiar toys. Personally, I don’t think that a home visit would defeat the purpose of therapy. We get home visits and Matthew does just fine. I’m sure you would agree that therapy would be more effective if Kailey can associate it with a non-stressful situation. I had a similar experience with taking Matthew to a music and movement class. http://billandria.blogspot.com/2009/05/no-tears-solution.html.
That’s great that your therapist may accommodate a home visit. Hang in there!
June 29, 2009 at 11:26 am
Ei
I’ve found sometimes that my kids need mini-steps in between steps. Is this a person new to Kailey’s life? She may need some home therapy sessions to get used to a new person, and then maybe she’ll be ready to move it outside a familiar environment?
Anyway, I’m sending you hugs and love. It takes a bear mama to get through a lot of this stuff, and from one bear to another…you’ve got it goin’ on.
June 29, 2009 at 1:57 pm
Lisa
Lots of hugs to you (and Kailey). I’m sorry things aren’t going as smoothly as hoped at the get-go, but I’m sure that it will get better. Home visits may just be the bridge she needs to make the transition to office visits after a bit. Thinking of you!
June 29, 2009 at 3:21 pm
Suzanne
I think Ei put it just as I would. With each STEP is many baby steps. As I was reading this I thought of our Anna. She just needed extra mini steps to get to the big steps (and she still won’t sit on her bike or go in a pool….but we are working on those!). Like this past year with preschool, at first I had to almost drag her to get on the bus. Each morning she would say she wanted to just stay home today, she wasn’t feel well. But by the end of the year she was almost running out to the bus. She still asked to stay home every day…..but hey she went out by herself. If she had to go with a stranger to a strange room when she was two…..that would of been a nightmare as well. She is shy and likes to be at home with her family. I think in some ways that says we are good parents…..right our kids like us and want to be with us???
Kailey will still get so much benefit from speech at your house! So don’t worry about it. And in a few months maybe you can try this all again. You are a great mom, and doing a fantastic job!
June 29, 2009 at 4:13 pm
~Steph
I agree with everyone else. Kailey just needs smaller steps. She has this new person in her life, in a brand new environment. Maybe having the ST come to your house will back it up just enough for Kailey to thrive in it, you know? One day, she will be ready to take that to the ST office. And you are in NO WAY failing her.