A letter to the mom who just found out her child needs therapy…

You know your child better than anyone. But here you are, in the pediatrician’s office and they are suggesting your child is behind in motor skills or speech.

They give you a referral and a little pamphlet with some information.

The ball is in your court now mama. Don’t panic...but do run!

Run home to research which therapy location is the best and closest to your house…you’ll be there a lot. Chances are you’ll be there more often than grocery shopping for the next few to many months.

But that’s ok. It’s great actually! Your kid is going to be able to pull themselves up, or speak clearer words, or even just be able to move their head side to side…which, let’s face it, would be more than what s/he is doing right now.

It’s hard to admit your child is
behind.

But don’t avoid it.

It’s just therapy.

It’s just life-changing skills for your child.

Again, RUN to it!

Run…run to their physical/speech/occupational therapist right now. It will change their lives and yours.

That’s your job. Yes, we need to keep them alive, fed, and changed but also to help them live life in the best possible way and with their best possible abilities (which may need a helping hand).

Don’t wait until they start school…

Don’t wait until for their next birthday…

Don’t wait for your kid to “catch up.”

DON’T WAIT!

It will be worth it. I promise.