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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.

Understanding Whispering in Children with Selective Mutism

2025-05-14T20:52:27-04:00April 23rd, 2025|

By Dr. Elisa Shipon-Blum Selective Mutism (SM) is a complex anxiety disorder where individuals, often children/teens, are unable to speak in specific [...]

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EP51: Ask Dr. E (Potty Talk, Discussing Selective Mutism with Child, Teacher Strategy & more)

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

In the episode, we answer five questions, including how to handle anxiety-triggered potty talk, should you explain Selective Mutism directly to your child, strategies for teachers & more.

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Help Us Understand Sensory Experiences in Children with Selective Mutism & Autism

2025-06-08T20:52:37-04:00April 14th, 2025|

Are you a parent of a child between the ages of 4 and 12 who has been diagnosed with: Selective Mutism (SM)     [...]

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Perfectionism and Selective Mutism: Overlap, Causes & Treatment

2025-05-14T20:53:08-04:00April 9th, 2025|

By Dr. Elisa Shipon-Blum The Below, Summarized The overlap between perfectionism and Selective Mutism is a reinforcing cycle of fear and self-criticism. Understanding [...]

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EP50: Autism Spectrum Disorder & SM – Parental Self-Care Strategies w/ Janeen Herskovitz, LMHC

2025-06-08T20:52:37-04:00April 7th, 2025|

In this episode, Dr. E and Janeen discuss the importance of self-care for parents, strategies and tips, understanding emotional dysregulation, and more.

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Selective Mutism and Autism: Similarities, Differences, and How to Support Children with Both

2025-05-14T20:54:16-04:00March 31st, 2025|

By Dr. Elisa Shipon-Blum When a child struggles to speak or connect socially, parents and professionals may wonder: Is this Selective Mutism (SM), [...]

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EP49: INTRO TO SENSORY CHALLENGES & SELECTIVE MUTISM w/ DR. BETHANY BILODEAU

2025-06-08T20:52:36-04:00March 25th, 2025|

In this episode, Dr. E and Dr. B discuss the relationship between Selective Mutism & Sensory Processing Disorder, Signs Your Child May Have Sensory Issues, Tips to Help your Child with Sensory Issues and more.

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Selective Mutism in the School Virtual Conference

2025-08-15T13:12:29-04:00March 20th, 2025|

Understanding Selective Mutism in the School Setting Selective Mutism (SM) is more than just an inability to speak; it is a complex social communication anxiety [...]

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