Ron, I wish I knew why this mum is asking for inappropriate equipment. At the
moment there appears to be a 'competition' element in my area where one child
gets a piece of equipment provided because they DO need it, and then the other
mum's hear about it and insist that THEIR child also needs it. Not all of the
mum's do it but this one DOES. We bang our heads against a brick wall trying
to get her to 'see' that her daughter is able to manage these tasks and have
had the child 'demonstrate' her ability in executing tasks. I get the feeling
that mum sees her daughter's not quite 'perfect' movements as being a reason
for her to be highlighted as 'special'. This is a mum who decided to put
her daughter (who is in secondary school) in incontinence pants 'just in
case' despite the fact that 1. her daughter is ambulatory 2. her daughter is
independent in toileting. There are some child protection concerns.
Sorry, not trying to shoot down your comments, I appreciate the input, it
allows brainstorming... just getting a bit frustrated as it feels like our
hands are tied (it doesn't help when the HOD says 'just give in, it's easier'
when you know that it's not in the child's best interests).
Thanks again,
Veronica
Is there anyway that you can safely demonstrate the risks of the
equipment? Can you SHOW the mom that the equipment is dangerous to the
child? Perhaps you can video the child using the equipment as a way to
clearly document your recommendations to not get equipment. Also, are
you SURE that the mom is NOT correct? Why do you think the mom wants
equipment that you feel is inappropriate?
Thanks,
Ron
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