Friends Make Talking Easier: Using Peers to Support Progress in Selective Mutism
By Dr. Elisa Shipon Blum For many children and teens with Selective Mutism (SM), communication becomes easier when they are doing something [...]
🌟 Helper Roles With a Purpose: Building Confidence at School 🌟
By Dr. Elisa Shipon Blum For a child with Selective Mutism, being part of the classroom involves more than being physically present. [...]
🌟 What Causes Processing Challenges in Children with Selective Mutism? 🌟
By Dr. Elisa Shipon Blum & Dr. Jenna Blum Interested in scheduling a comprehensive assessment? Get started now! When we think about [...]
“But They’re Fine at School!” — Understanding School Refusal in Children with Selective Mutism
By Dr. Elisa Shipon Blum When anxiety and meltdowns happen at home, the solution may begin at school. Your child screams, cries, [...]
Your Child’s Journey to Communication Success Starts with YOU!
By Dr. Elisa Shipon-Blum We know how much you want to help your child overcome Selective Mutism (SM) and find their voice in [...]
Parents Aren’t the Only Ones Who Can Look, Listen & Learn; Children and Teens Can Too!
By Dr. Elisa Shipon Blum When helping children and teens with Selective Mutism (SM) or social communication anxiety, we often focus on [...]
When Focus, Feelings, and Words Collide: How ADHD Impacts Communication in Children with Selective Mutism
By Dr. Elisa Shipon Blum & Dr. Jenna Blum Interested in scheduling ADHD testing? Learn more now! For children and teens with [...]
Why Giving Your Child a Job During Social Gatherings Can Transform Communication
How Purposeful Roles Promote Social Communication Progression By Dr. Elisa Shipon Blum Family gatherings, birthday parties, holiday celebrations, and neighborhood events can [...]
Small Steps, Big Growth: Home-Based Socialization Opportunities for Children with Selective Mutism This Summer & Into the School Year
By Dr. Elisa Shipon Blum Why Home-Based Socialization Opportunities Matter Children with Selective Mutism benefit most from individualized, lowpressure opportunities that: Build [...]
The Fever Analogy: Why Understanding the “Why” Behind Selective Mutism Matters
By Dr. Elisa Shipon Blum Imagine walking into a doctor’s office and seeing four patients sitting in the waiting room. Each one [...]
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