ABSTRACT
Being an educational therapist (ET) in private practice might seem to be the very definition of the American Dream. This chapter offers a structured framework for the effective management of a private practice that will result in positive outcomes for both the educational therapist and his or her clients. The practice of educational therapy is necessarily enhanced by and dependent upon the input and expertise of allied professionals. Client termination takes many forms and happens for many reasons. Educational therapists are accountable to many stakeholders in a practice, including our clients, their families, the schools and workplaces, and ourselves, and therefore many points of view must be considered. The chapter presents some more philosophic reflections on what people can learn from themselves. Clients with learning disabilities can present with very different individual profiles yet share common needs as learners. All educational therapists will confront ethical issues. Purposeful reflection must be an integral part of our professional growth.
