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About Elisa Shipon-Blum DO

Dr. Elisa Shipon-Blum (“Dr. E”) is the founder of the SMart Center and creator of the evidence-based S-CAT® treatment for Selective Mutism. She leads CommuniCamp™, directs the Selective Mutism Research Institute, and is the founder & Director Enetiris of the Selective Mutism Association (SMA). A global expert, Dr. E also hosts the Unspoken Words podcast.

How to Help Your Teen Improve Their Time Management Skills

2026-11-02T15:41:49-05:00November 2nd, 2026|

For most teens, life can feel like a whirlwind of school assignments, extracurricular activities, social events, and family obligations. For our teens with Selective Mutism, [...]

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🌟 Helper Roles With a Purpose: Building Confidence at School 🌟

2026-10-06T15:25:47-04:00October 6th, 2026|

By Dr. Elisa Shipon Blum For a child with Selective Mutism, being part of the classroom involves more than being physically present. [...]

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🌟 What Causes Processing Challenges in Children with Selective Mutism? 🌟

2026-09-28T13:07:30-04:00September 28th, 2026|

By Dr. Elisa Shipon Blum & Dr. Jenna Blum Interested in scheduling a comprehensive assessment? Get started now! When we think about [...]

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“But They’re Fine at School!” — Understanding School Refusal in Children with Selective Mutism

2026-09-30T11:31:32-04:00September 22nd, 2026|

By Dr. Elisa Shipon Blum When anxiety and meltdowns happen at home, the solution may begin at school. Your child screams, cries, [...]

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Your Child’s Journey to Communication Success Starts with YOU!

2026-09-15T11:56:32-04:00September 15th, 2026|

By Dr. Elisa Shipon-Blum We know how much you want to help your child overcome Selective Mutism (SM) and find their voice in [...]

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Parents Aren’t the Only Ones Who Can Look, Listen & Learn; Children and Teens Can Too!

2026-09-10T11:54:33-04:00September 10th, 2026|

By Dr. Elisa Shipon Blum When helping children and teens with Selective Mutism (SM) or social communication anxiety, we often focus on [...]

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When Focus, Feelings, and Words Collide: How ADHD Impacts Communication in Children with Selective Mutism

2026-09-09T09:06:41-04:00September 4th, 2026|

By Dr. Elisa Shipon Blum & Dr. Jenna Blum Interested in scheduling ADHD testing? Learn more now! For children and teens with [...]

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