first ST w/ private SLP after EI

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Garret had his first visit w/ private SLP and he didn't really like

her She's very different than his EI SLP (she's more go w/ the

flow), this one took a sit at the table and listen to me approach, not

something that really works with a brand new 3 yr. old. She also said

she may make me sit in the observation room if I hinder her therapy.

We'll see how it goes. She doesn't think that Garret has apraxia,

possibly just severe artic. I asked for things to do with him at home,

as I've always done w/ the EI SLP. She said nothing other than

speaking slowly and clearly and reinforcing good sounds (things we do

on a daily basis anyway). Have you ever worked with a SLP that you

just don't care for? I know I shouldn't say that after only one mtg.

Garret kept asking during his session w/ her to go to his " peet cool " .

I have another mtg w/ our school to see if they'll pay for private ST

b/c of their lack of SLP. We were told again at EI ST that the

district has arranged w/ the EI SLP to con't ST w/ Garret, but that's

only bi-weekly. I'd really like every week. Thanks for listening to

the vent.

Bonnie