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Parents of medically complicated teen say they need support, not opinions

They say they’re receiving professional care but keep getting unsolicited critiques about their daughter’s treatment and behavior.

Published Apr 9, 2026, 6:55 AM EDT | LehighValleyLive

Dear Eric: My 15-year-old daughter has a host of diagnoses that my husband and I are trying to navigate. We are receiving service and advice from a psychiatrist, a therapist, an occupational therapist and a speech therapist.

My problem is that I am constantly receiving rude comments and unwanted advice about my daughter. These fall into two main categories: questioning her medication and offering other comments on her behaviors.