Starting sessions can feel equal parts hopeful and awkward, especially if your child is shy or easily frustrated. The first few weeks are usually less about instant results and more about getting a clear baseline. You’ll notice the therapist watching small things you may have missed, like how your child starts a request, copies a sound, or stays with an activity for two minutes. Progress often looks tiny at first, and then suddenly becomes obvious during everyday moments. Think clearer routines, fewer guess-and-cry situations, and more confident attempts. In this article, we will discuss how that first month typically unfolds and what helps most.