By Dr. Elisa Shipon Blum

When seeking help for your child or teen with Selective Mutism (SM), one of the most important decisions you’ll make is choosing the right type of treatment. At the SMart Center, we offer two powerful options, each with its own strengths and purpose:

✅ The Individualized Intensive Program

✅ The Group Intensive, CommuniCamp Program

Let’s break down what makes each of these options unique—and help you decide which might be the best fit for your family!

🌟 Option 1: The Individualized Intensive Program (Gold Standard Treatment)

🎯 1, 2, or Multi-Day Options Available

This one-on-one experience is designed to go deep. It is fully personalized, focused entirely on your child or teen’s specific needs, and offers dedicated time with our top clinicians, including Dr. Elisa Shipon-Blum and trained SMart Center staff.

💡 What Happens During an Individualized Intensive?

  • 🧠 Comprehensive Evaluation
  • 🧩 One-on-One Treatment & Exposure Practice
  • 👪 Parent Coaching & Skill-Building
  • 🏫 School Planning & Accommodations
  • 📝 Step-by-Step Written Treatment Plan

🧠 Ideal For Families Who:

  • ✨ Want extended, uninterrupted 1:1 support
  • ‍✈️ Travel far or prefer a single-session option
  • 💬 Have a more severe presentation of SM
  • 🔄 Need support with coexisting conditions

🎉 Option 2: CommuniCamp™ – Intensive Group Treatment Program

📍Held in a school-like setting over 3+ days

👧👦 For ages 3–17

👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 Parallel parent training program

💡 What Happens at CommuniCamp®?

  • 👬 15+ Hours of Direct Treatment for Kids/Teens
  • 🧑‍🏫 15+ Hours of Expert-Led Parent Training
  • 💬 Group Setting = Real-World Practice

🧠 Ideal For Families Who:

  • 👭 Have a child or teen struggling with social communication in peer groups
  • 🏫 Need help with school-based challenges
  • 💪 Are starting treatment or supplementing individual care
  • 🌍 Want a shared, empowering experience

💡 So…Which Program is Right for My Family?

  • Individualized = Personalized Deep Dive
  • CommuniCamp™ = School-based & Real-World Group Practice

Some families choose both for the most comprehensive and full-circle approach!

🌟✨ BONUS: The Best of Both Worlds! ✨🌟

🎁 Many families choose to *bundle* the Individualized Intensive and CommuniCamp™ for the most comprehensive, gold-standard care. Why?

  • ✅ Start with (or after CommuniCamp) for an Individualized Intensive to identify your child’s unique needs and receive a customized treatment plan
  • 🎯 Add CommuniCamp®—either prior to or after an Individualized Intensive—to put those strategies into action in a real-world, group setting

💪 This bundle combination maximizes success by addressing both individualized needs and real-life & school-based social exposures. Think of it as a powerful one-two punch for communication growth and confidence building!

💸 Scholarships & Financial Assistance Available!

🌱 We believe every child deserves access to the support they need. That’s why we offer:

  • 🧾 Flexible payment plans
  • 🖥 Telehealth options in licensed states
  • 🧡 Scholarships and financial aid for families who qualify

☎️ Reach out to our team to discuss what’s possible—we’re here to help!