What to look for in a Practitioner

If you have a child that is struggling, and you want to find a practitioner to help, here are some helpful tips:

• Look for a practitioner who listens – not one who jumps into immediate labels. Labels like ADHD, Executive Functioning or Sensory-Integration – especially when assigned in the first meeting, really don’t mean much or help in the long run. They can be helpful as a quick starting point, but they grossly over-simplify reality.

 

• Look for a practitioner who is more practical and willing to be creative in solving problems and struggles, sees things from different angles, joins with you, and doesn’t rely too much on off-the-shelf… one-size-fits-all... techniques or terms

 

• You are the consumer: interview them to see if they’re the right fit. You should only meet  for 1-2 sessions and then decide to stay or find others.

 

• Don’t assume all practitioners are equal in skill and experience. we’re no different than any other specialized profession. We’re like plumbers, electricians, lawyers, surgeons, pilots, contractors… experience and training and talent vary considerably!