The Fever Analogy: Why Understanding the “Why” Behind Selective Mutism Matters
By Dr. Elisa Shipon Blum Imagine walking into a doctor’s office and seeing four patients sitting in the waiting room. Each one [...]
Stage 3 on the Social Communication Bridge®: One Stage…Many Levels of Communication
By Dr. Elisa Shipon Blum When people hear that Stage 3 of the Social Communication Bridge® is the Verbal Communication stage, they [...]
Understanding Whispering in Children with Selective Mutism
By Dr. Elisa Shipon-Blum Selective Mutism (SM) is a complex anxiety disorder where individuals, often children/teens, are unable to speak in specific [...]
Silent Goals: Setting the Stage Without Saying a Word – How Adults Can ‘Set Up the World’ to Support Communication Readiness in Children with Selective Mutism GallerySilent Goals: Setting the Stage Without Saying a Word – How Adults Can ‘Set Up the World’ to Support Communication Readiness in Children with Selective Mutism
Silent Goals: Setting the Stage Without Saying a Word – How Adults Can ‘Set Up the World’ to Support Communication Readiness in Children with Selective Mutism
By Dr. Elisa Shipon Blum For children with Selective Mutism (SM), social communication doesn’t begin with words; it begins with the environment. [...]
🎆 Supporting Children and Teens with Selective Mutism on the Fourth of July & Other Large Gatherings 🎆
By Dr. Elisa Shipon Blum The Fourth of July is often filled with fun, family, and fireworks. But for many children and teens [...]
EP79: How to Choose the Right Treatment Program for Your Child w/ Dr. Jenna
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.
Look, Listen, and Learn: What Children and Teens with Selective Mutism Are Telling Us Without Words
By Dr. Elisa Shipon Blum For children and teens with Selective Mutism (SM), communication isn’t just about talking—it’s about feeling emotionally [...]
✨ Boredom Isn’t Always Bad! Helping Children Learn, Grow, and Build Confidence Through Unstructured Time ✨
By Dr. Elisa Shipon Blum Boredom is something every child experiences, but for many children, especially those with anxiety, Selective Mutism, ADHD, [...]
Write/Show & Write/Read: Building Comfort, Focus, and Communication Progress 🌟
By Dr. Elisa Shipon Blum & Dr. Jenna Blum When supporting children, teens, or adults with Selective Mutism (SM) or social communication [...]
Ten Tips for Summertime Success at Beaches, Pools, and more!
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 [...]
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