EP26: Ask Dr. E – What to do When School-Based Accommodations Aren’t Working
This episode features the latest installment of our Ask Dr. E series.
Ask Dr. E: I suspect my 5-year-old son has Selective Mutism, however, he has never been diagnosed or evaluated for SM. What does the process look like for evaluation? GalleryAsk Dr. E: I suspect my 5-year-old son has Selective Mutism, however, he has never been diagnosed or evaluated for SM. What does the process look like for evaluation?
Ask Dr. E: I suspect my 5-year-old son has Selective Mutism, however, he has never been diagnosed or evaluated for SM. What does the process look like for evaluation?
“I suspect my 5-year-old son has Selective Mutism, however, he has never been diagnosed or evaluated for SM. What does the process look like [...]
EP25: Treating Selective Mutism & Autism w/ Dr. Vera Joffe
In this episode, Dr. E and autism expert, Dr. Vera Joffe, discuss the coexistence of SM and autism, the differentiation between the two, treatment considerations, school-based accommodations, and the importance of early screening for autism.
Shining Stars – Olive
Meet Olive When Olive began pre-school, her parents noticed that she only spoke at home and with close family members and struggled to engage with [...]
Navigating Parenthood: Strategies to Eliminate Power Struggles with Older Children & Teens
As children grow older, navigating the dynamic between parent and child can become more complex. Power struggles may arise as they assert their independence and [...]
EP24: Dr. E & Jen Chat with School Professionals
This episode offers valuable insights from Dr. E, Jen, and school professionals, James and Lindsey, on empowering students with selective mutism in the classroom.
Shining Stars – Zoe
Meet Zoe When Zoe was three years old, her family began to notice that she was not verbal at all during pre-school or when she [...]
Ask Dr. E: Is it common for OCD to be a comorbidity with SM?
"Is it common for OCD to be a comorbidity with SM? If so, what are some treatment strategies?" OCD can absolutely be a comorbidity [...]
EP23: Managing Your Anxiety with Lynn Lyons, LICSW
Dr. E and Lynn discuss how to balance parental intervention and accommodations to avoid the pitfalls of excessive worry and anxiety that could cripple a child's development.
Understanding School Refusal: Causes, Impact, and Strategies for Support
School refusal is a complex issue that affects a significant number of children and adolescents. It refers to a child's persistent resistance or refusal [...]