Choosing a Therapist for your Child: Ten things to think about, talk about and ask!

1. What is your therapist’s experience and specialty interest? Ask your potential therapists how long ago they graduated, check that they are registered with the appropriate body (more info at https://www.ahpra.gov.au/) and what they’re really good at. A speechie may have graduated twenty years ago, but if they’ve only worked in aged care until this year, they may or may not be a good fit for your child. And a recently graduated OT may not have the skills to support…