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From: Lynne
Date: 16 Oct 2007
Time: 10:15:50 -0500
Remote Name: 68.143.177.2
Sabrina, Thanks for your comments. Certainly, a client and SLP may see things differently, either at the beginning or later on, after some therapy has been undertaken. However, keeping everything out on the table and talking about issues regularly can keep both aware of how the other is viewing the issues. I may not always agree with clients, but, ultimately, the client is the one who owns their speech and who must decide what to do or not to do. If a client wants to take on a bigger task than I think may be manageable, for example, I will suggest that they break it down into smaller steps. If they choose to move on as they wish, then I will encourage them to try it, and then evaluate the results. That evaluation can be used by the client to make decisions about how they want to proceed. It is important to keeping the lines of communication open, to listen, and to honor the client's choices. I hope this answers your question. Best wishes, Lynne