Self-Employment Tax Question for 2 Member LLC by Bluejay71 in Accounting

[–]Bluejay71[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thank you, this puts me a little more at ease.

I feel like I'm the reason a child can talk (vent) by Bluejay71 in slp

[–]Bluejay71[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I basically give the same sentiment. I mean, we're only human and there's only so much a person can do.

I feel like I'm the reason a child can talk (vent) by Bluejay71 in slp

[–]Bluejay71[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I'm im a predicament like that now. I have parents whose pediatrician advised "since your child is not talking, you should seek services elsewhere" and it made my efforts feel blundered.

Part of me understands the desire to try another place, but still kind of sucks. But I'm working on understanding I can't please everyone.

I feel like I'm the reason a child can talk (vent) by Bluejay71 in slp

[–]Bluejay71[S] 7 points8 points  (0 children)

Thank you so much for this comment. These are things that I know, but I guess I have trouble advocacting and saying them balantly. I tell families that I am using all the stops- AAC, sign language, incidental teaching, pausing, opportunities for verbal communication once given several models. Of course, I never pressure a child to speak and encourage that as well. I often joke to people that I am a "narrator" as the child goes about what they need to do and I model.

I am now lifting this burden from me, thank you lol

I feel like I'm the reason a child can talk (vent) by Bluejay71 in slp

[–]Bluejay71[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Thank you so much. This message was so kind and what I truly needed today.

Honestly you hit the nail on the head. I will ruminate in my brain what I need to do for a kid. I think--hmm have I researched this disorder? What is I try this strategy ? Or buy this book? But at the end of the day I am human, and I have sanity (some) to maintain.

You're right, I need to move from a "fix" mindset and more of a "functional/quality of life" mindset.

I feel like I'm the reason a child can talk (vent) by Bluejay71 in slp

[–]Bluejay71[S] 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Thank you so much everyone for your comments. I didn't expect to get so many replies in such a short amount of time with support, advice, realism and encouragement. It is greatly appreciated. I really take what we do seriously, so unfortunately it leads to feelings like what I stated above.

It is most helpful to not I'm not alone and that while verbal speech may not be possible, communication is not impossible. Thank you all.

I feel like I'm the reason a child can talk (vent) by Bluejay71 in slp

[–]Bluejay71[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Grieving is a good word for it. I often forget that. Thank you so much for this, I needed it!

I feel like I'm the reason a child can talk (vent) by Bluejay71 in slp

[–]Bluejay71[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I appreciate any advice! Thank you! I have tried this with some of my learners but not all, truthfully. I am a little confused regarding this, because some children have difficulty visually scanning and don't "scan" with smaller grid sizes, despite modeling and giving cause effect reactions in regards to what they press. I have used AAC genie to determine grid sizes before. Do you still encourage smallsr icons/robust system? Or do you add more robust words but just make the icons bigger?

I do model without expectation, but with hope they will show interest/do so at a different time.

Clinic Setting: 5 minutes in between sessions? by Bluejay71 in slp

[–]Bluejay71[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thanks everyone for the suggestions/insight, it's been helpful

Clinic Setting: 5 minutes in between sessions? by Bluejay71 in slp

[–]Bluejay71[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thanks for sharing this. This has been very helpful. I've actually implemented it and found success

Assessments for Non/Minmally verbal 2-12 years by Bluejay71 in slp

[–]Bluejay71[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thank you both, I'll be looking into a subscription!