I am wondering if my P550 per OT session is worth the one-hour therapy that Marcus is taking every Saturday. Btw, Marcus is one of those lucky children who were diagnosed with mild ADHD and has the luxury to undergo treatment. Lucky because we, as parents, were not ashamed of admitting that the boy has a disorder, we even seek ways to help him. Luxury because I must admit it’s quite costly. It maybe too soon to realize the effect because it has only been 4-hours worth (including the initial evaluation), so I am still keeping my fingers crossed.

I accompanied my son in all the sessions he attended. I was really hoping I can stay inside their therapy room where it was air conditioned, unlike their waiting area where you can only wish you can sit in front of the electric fan and take all the credit. Besides, I would like to know what they were asking Marcus to do, maybe so I can apply it to myself. (Haha!)

While my son was busy with different activities that his therapist asked him to do, my mind was also busy sorting-out ideas that my brain produced. I did not realize, until now, that those one-hour sessions have also been a therapy for me. It helped me free my mind of all errands and focus on things that I seldom digest because of i’ll-sort-it-out-during-leisure syndrome. It gave me hope, inspiration and realizations. Let me enumerate some:
1. Seeing a number of normal looking kids having therapy made me realize that it is not really me who caused my son to have this disorder just because being a working mom made me spend less time with him.
2. And seeing these cute and healthy kids made me be hopeful that maybe all they really need is some intervention and a lot of support and then everything will be ok.
3. Commuting to-and-from Medical Plaza gave me time alone with Marcus. I get the chance to hear his stories, tell him jokes, treat him with waffle and ice tea or just hold his hand while walking. It inspired me to always make the most of the times I spend with my children.
4. Time alone is very important even on a very busy schedule, and for me it works best with a book. What I am reading now is “All I Really Need to Know I Learned in Kindergarten.” Try it, it will make you appreciate every little fact or details that you usually ignore.

Now, were the OT sessions worth it? Thumbs up!