Do talk about the different kinds of therapies families may have tried to help their child. |
Do not wait for families to bring it up. |
Ask in an open-minded, nonjudgmental fashion. Avoid using potentially pejorative terms such as "unproven," "unconventional," or "alternative." |
Elicit further information with questions about specific therapies:
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Elicit the values, beliefs, and influences that led parents to these therapies:
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Whenever possible, join with the caregivers and support their decision to pursue avenues that may help their child; be an ally rather than a tyrant. |
Ask how well the family thinks the therapies worked or did not work before offering your opinion. |
Offer to talk with other therapists involved in the child's care to better maintain coordinated, comprehensive care. |
Offer to learn more to help answer the family's questions. |
Offer families additional information and resources to address their questions about alternative and complementary therapies. |
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