But I guess the doctor thought a speech therapist could help him learn to express his feelings better. Has anyone else heard of a speech therapist being recommended for this?
This can be a tricky area. I suspect they would get further with the social skills group. Was therapy with a psychologist also suggested?
I'm also wondering if he's gotten a good exam from a pediatrician who is aware of these concerns. Quite a few things can cause oppositional behavior and sensory problems - sleep disorders, anemia, tonsils, allergies, etc.
Does your friend feel like what she heard is accurate? If she's not feeling really settled with it that's a strong reason to get a second opinion.
