By Dr. Elisa Shipon Blum For children with Selective Mutism (SM), social communication doesn’t begin with words; it begins with the environment. [...]
By Dr. Elisa Shipon Blum The Fourth of July is often filled with fun, family, and fireworks. But for many children and teens [...]
Episode 79 features a discussion between Dr. Elisa Shipon-Blum and Dr. Jenna Blum on the power of intensive group treatment for Selective Mutism, and why a few focused days can do what weekly therapy alone often cannot for children, teens, and adults.
By Dr. Elisa Shipon Blum For children and teens with Selective Mutism (SM), communication isn’t just about talking—it’s about feeling emotionally [...]
By Dr. Elisa Shipon Blum Boredom is something every child experiences, but for many children, especially those with anxiety, Selective Mutism, ADHD, [...]
By Dr. Elisa Shipon Blum & Dr. Jenna Blum When supporting children, teens, or adults with Selective Mutism (SM) or social communication [...]
1. Plan and prepare for your outing! Children with anxiety do best with predictability where there are few surprises. Review websites, download maps, and create [...]
by Dr. Elisa Shipon-Blum Parenting older children and teens can feel like walking a tightrope. One moment, things are smooth; the next, you’re [...]
Are you and your family traveling a lot this summer? Below we discuss the difference between the “Time Traveler” and the “Talkative Traveler" to [...]
By Dr. Elisa Shipon Blum As the school year comes to a close, a new season begins. Summer brings activities, camps, family [...]
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