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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.

🧩 What’s the Difference Between an Individualized Intensive and a Group Intensive (CommuniCamp™) for Children with Selective Mutism?

2025-06-06T15:52:41-04:00June 5th, 2025|

By Dr. Elisa Shipon Blum When seeking help for your child or teen with Selective Mutism (SM), one of the most important decisions [...]

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Motivation & Teens: Why Older Children Still Benefit from CommuniCamp™

2025-06-08T20:53:05-04:00June 3rd, 2025|

By Dr. Elisa Shipon Blum It’s not uncommon for parents to feel discouraged when their older child or teen doesn’t seem excited—or even [...]

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🌟10 Reasons Why Returning to CommuniCamp™ is so Valuable! 🌟

2025-06-08T20:53:05-04:00June 2nd, 2025|

For many children with Selective Mutism, one camp session isn’t the end—it’s the beginning of something amazing. Here’s why returning campers gain even MORE [...]

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Fostering Independence in Elementary-Aged Children

2025-07-01T12:55:18-04:00May 22nd, 2025|

By Dr. Elisa Shipon Blum "When children feel capable, they feel confident—and confidence is the cornerstone of communication, self-expression, and emotional growth." — [...]

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EP53: Bilingualism & Selective Mutism w/ Anna Biavati

2025-06-08T20:52:37-04:00May 22nd, 2025|

In this episode, Dr. E and Anna discuss bilingualism and multilingualism’s connection to Selective Mutism,  the differences between Speech & Language Difficulties and General Anxiety, how to approach Treatment & School-Based Accommodations for children with Speech & Language challenges, and more.

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Helping Children with Selective Mutism Acknowledge & Assess Their Anxiety Using Feeling Scales

2025-05-14T20:51:45-04:00May 12th, 2025|

By Dr. Elisa Shipon Blum Key Takeaways: ✔ Normalize discussing feelings to create a safe and supportive environment. ✔ Use numbers, drawings, or [...]

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