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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.

EP26: Ask Dr. E – What to do When School-Based Accommodations Aren’t Working

2025-08-13T14:09:55-04:00April 15th, 2024|

This episode features the latest installment of our Ask Dr. E series.

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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?

2024-12-12T09:17:03-05:00April 8th, 2024|Tags: , , , , |

“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 [...]

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EP25: Treating Selective Mutism & Autism w/ Dr. Vera Joffe

2026-04-01T10:01:58-04:00April 1st, 2024|Tags: , , |

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.

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EP24: Dr. E & Jen Chat with School Professionals

2025-08-13T14:10:03-04:00March 12th, 2024|Tags: |

This episode offers valuable insights from Dr. E, Jen, and school professionals, James and Lindsey, on empowering students with selective mutism in the classroom.

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Ask Dr. E: Is it common for OCD to be a comorbidity with SM?

2024-12-12T09:17:04-05:00February 27th, 2024|Tags: , , , , , |

"Is it common for OCD to be a comorbidity with SM? If so, what are some treatment strategies?" OCD can absolutely be a comorbidity [...]

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EP23: Managing Your Anxiety with Lynn Lyons, LICSW

2024-12-12T09:17:04-05:00February 26th, 2024|Tags: , , |

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.

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Understanding School Refusal: Causes, Impact, and Strategies for Support

2025-08-13T13:42:20-04:00February 20th, 2024|Tags: , , , , |

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 [...]

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