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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.

EP22: Live Chat w/ Parents of Tweens with SM

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

Three parents, Daphne, Edwin, and Julie, engage in conversation, sharing their experiences and asking questions related to their children's specific circumstances.

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EP21: Ask Dr. E- Ways to get your child to speak in school, how to get past the verbal intermediary stage, when you should consider AAC devices or apps & more

2025-08-13T14:10:15-04:00January 29th, 2024|Tags: , |

Dr. Elisa Shipon-Blum answers five wide-ranging listeners questions relating to Selective Mutism. 

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Five Reasons to treat your Selective Mutism at the SMart Center

2025-06-08T20:51:51-04:00January 25th, 2024|

Our practitioners are world experts in the field.  The SMart Center director, Dr. Elisa Shipon-Blum (Dr. E), pioneered early, effective treatment approaches to Selective Mutism. [...]

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EP20: How Shining Star Audrey Whisman Overcame SM

2024-12-12T09:17:05-05:00January 15th, 2024|Tags: , , , |

Dr. E sits down with former patient, Audrey, to discuss how she overcame Selective Mutism.

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Understanding ADHD: Common Symptoms and Signs

2024-12-12T09:17:05-05:00January 10th, 2024|Tags: , , , , |

Exploring the common symptoms and signs of ADHD Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) is a neurodevelopmental condition that affects individuals of all ages, including children, adolescents, and [...]

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Fostering Independence in Older Children and Teens

2024-12-12T09:17:05-05:00January 5th, 2024|Tags: , , , , |

Here are eight effective strategies for building independence in teens: As adolescents navigate the delicate balance between childhood and adulthood, fostering independence becomes a [...]

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Challenges Associated with Raising a Child with Selective Mutism

2024-12-12T09:17:06-05:00December 27th, 2023|Tags: , , , , , |

Raising a child with Selective Mutism (SM) presents a unique set of challenges for parents. Children with SM battle specific behavioral, social, emotional academic and [...]

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