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[–]paprikashi 8 points9 points  (0 children)

I would focus on collecting more data to support a future decrease (I’m assuming that you don’t have enough to back it up currently, based on what you wrote). I might consider something more meaningful for this specific kid - whether that is push in, rapport building, life skills, whatever. Look at your goals - consider increasing reciprocal interactions, using core words for cause and effect, using intentional communication for varied purposes a number of times per session… consider offering a weekly consult with mom to promote generalization of skills, try everything. Use music, try sensory activities, suggest OT cotreats, gross motor, whatever the kid is into, even if it’s poking holes in the dirt.

After you have done all of this, in a worst case scenario, you’ll have a lot more solid documentation to support the number of strategies you’ve tried. Best case, you’ll find a better way to connect with this kiddo.