I Had Selective Mutism as a Child – Why Am I Still Struggling as an Adult?
By Dr. Elisa Shipon Blum Many adults look back on their childhood and remember the intense silence that came with Selective Mutism (SM). [...]
🎆 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 [...]
Empowering Communication: Strategies and Recommendations for Treating Selective Mutism and Childhood Apraxia of Speech (CAS)
By Dr. Elisa Shipon Blum When a child has both Selective Mutism (SM) and Childhood Apraxia of Speech (CAS), treatment must address both [...]
FAQ_What is the Treatment Approach at the SMart Center?
We get this question all the time! At the SMart Center, we don’t use a one-size-fits-all model or focus on just “getting a child to [...]
🧩 What’s the Difference Between an Individualized Intensive and a Group Intensive (CommuniCamp™) for Children with Selective Mutism?
By Dr. Elisa Shipon Blum When seeking help for your child or teen with Selective Mutism (SM), one of the most important decisions [...]
Motivation & Teens: Why Older Children Still Benefit from CommuniCamp™
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 [...]
🌟10 Reasons Why Returning to CommuniCamp™ is so Valuable! 🌟
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 [...]
Is It Selective Mutism, Autism, or Both?
A Parent’s Guide to Understanding Overlapping Features and Key Differences by Dr. Elisa Shipon-Blum As a parent, it can be confusing—sometimes even overwhelming—when your [...]
CommuniCamp™ for Parents
What Parents Learn at CommuniCamp™ CommuniCamp™ is more than a treatment program for children and teens with Selective Mutism (SM) – it’s an educational [...]
Fostering Independence in Elementary-Aged Children
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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