Patience, Practice & Presence of Mind
Abiha's reflection centres on learning to adapt during clinical interactions and remain composed when sessions did not unfold as expected.
Neurodevelopmental work can require constant responsiveness. A planned activity may not capture a child's interest, and a clinician or trainee may need to adjust the pace, tone or objective without losing the framework of the session.
Her experience reinforced that real clinical work is not textbook-like. Experience teaches things that no amount of reading can fully reproduce: how to respond to the person in front of you, how to balance structure with flexibility, and how to remain present when the plan changes.
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