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Is this an inappropriate thing to ask an OT?

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debs40 · 22/01/2010 14:49

I think I might have peed off my son's OT.

She has been doing hospital based assessments for sensory and motor difficulties for about a month. Our 4th visit is on Monday and then she goes into school.

School had refused to implement any suggestions (she had initially made some on the phone whilst we were on the long waiting list) until they got a report from her.

It is clear that DS has some fine motor problems and a range of sensory issues - we diid the profile thing and there were 4 sets of 'Definite Difference' areas.

He also has hypotonia/ligamental laxity.

I got his writing targets home the other day and altough they've been telling me his writing is fine, I can see it's not, and this is borne out by targets which demonstrate no improvement in a year..

I sent the targets to the OT and asked whether I was right in thinking DS would strggle with some (planning thoughts etc) and that there are physical impediments which need to be accounted for. She has said as much to me.

That was over a week ago. I got a email today aboout something else and when I replied I also mentioned the last email and apologised if I was asking for iinformation prematurely before her report was completed.

No response...... I was't that inappropriate was I???

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IwishIwasmoreorganised · 22/01/2010 22:10

No, she's probably just snowed under. When are you seeing her next? Can you wait to pin her down then?

moondog · 22/01/2010 23:05

No.It's their job to service your needs!
If you are polite, then absolutely no problem at all to go after her.

debs40 · 22/01/2010 23:13

Thanks. I always endeavour to be polite and grateful and supportive of the stress practitioners are under.....it is exhausting!!

When you're running around , trying to ensure you're doing the right thing for your littlie, it is hard to make sure you're not overstepping the mark into annoying loon parent

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moondog · 22/01/2010 23:15

Well hey, it's their job.Everyone is under stress.If they can't cope, they shouldn't do it.
Noonoe will ever be as good an advocate for your child as yopu-certainly not a harassed over stretched PCT with a big caseload.I'm personally delighted when parents show initiative like this.

debs40 · 22/01/2010 23:25

Thanks, that's reassuring!

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