baddad Report post Posted March 15, 2008 Hi all - Received this in a newsletter today, and I thought it could be useful for some. It's freely available from the NAS, but unfortunately only by request and not as a direct link, which is why i've pasted it. BD A Checklist for Alternative Therapies (by Betsy Brua and Hanna Link) The therapy ? How long has this therapy been used? ? How does the therapy work? ? What types of difficulties do the people who have received this therapy have? ? How many people with my child's disability have received this therapy and what were the results? ? What research is available that I can see which shows how effective this therapy is for people with my child's disability? ? How will you decide whether this therapy is appropriate for my child? ? Will you consult his/her GP/Other professionals for his/her medical/personal history? ? Is the therapy unsuitable for certain people? Who? Why? ? Are there any side-effects? If yes, what are they? ? How will you tell whether the therapy has been successful with my child? What signs will you look for? ? Will you compare his/her behaviour/condition before and after the therapy? How? ? Will you be following up my child at all to see if any change has been long-lasting? The Therapist ? How long have you been using this therapy? How many people have you treated using this therapy? ? How were you trained in using this therapy? Who trained you? How long did the training last? What qualifications are needed to undergo training? ? Can I see your certificate? ? Does anyone still monitor you to see if you are still doing the therapy correctly? ? My child is?years old with problems in these areas: Language Behaviour Learning Etc (describe) How many people have you treated who resemble my child and what were the results? ? Can you give me the names and contact details of any other parents/carers who have a child similar to my child who has received this therapy? The arrangements for therapy ? How much will the therapy cost in total? ? Where will the therapy take place? ? Will I have to arrange transport/accommodation for myself and my child? How much will this cost? ? When will the therapy take place? Dates, times, time span, time off school? ? Do I have to pay for the therapy in advance? ? What happens if I wish to abandon the therapy before the course of treatment is completed? How much would I have to pay? ? Will we have a written agreement about the terms and conditions of the therapy? ? If my child gets worse can I have my money back? Will I be entitled to compensation? ? If my child's condition does not change after therapy, can I have my money back? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
smiley Report post Posted March 15, 2008 (Shame they couldn't staple it to the front of a certain mag.......... ) Good guide tho' Bads - thanks for posting, i know of a couple of families who will find it very helpful <'> Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mumble Report post Posted March 15, 2008 Looks good BD - shame it's not more easily available actually. I guess once you've gone through that list you'll have a better idea of whether the person offering the 'therapy' is OK or not, depending on whether they are still standing there or have miraculously resembled a dust cloud in the distance! (Shame they couldn't staple it to the front of a certain mag.......... ) Oooh, but we could Between us, I think we have most of the country covered, so we could print it and slot it into the mags :lol: Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Karen A Report post Posted March 15, 2008 Looks good BD - shame it's not more easily available actually. I guess once you've gone through that list you'll have a better idea of whether the person offering the 'therapy' is OK or not, depending on whether they are still standing there or have miraculously resembled a dust cloud in the distance! Oooh, but we could Between us, I think we have most of the country covered, so we could print it and slot it into the mags :lol: It would be a change from the usual pattern....people taking bits out of the weekend papers whilst noone is looking. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites