Shining Stars: Jocelyn
When Jocelyn was 5 years old, she struggled to speak anywhere outside of her home, especially in school.Sshe wanted to answer questions, make friends, [...]
EP77: How to Read the Subtle Messages From Your Child
Episode 77 features a discussion between Dr. Elisa Shipon-Blum and Dr. Jenna Blum, introducing one of the most transformative frameworks in selective mutism treatment: Look, Listen, Learn.
EP76: When Silence Feels Big — Understanding Difficult Behaviors in Children with SM
Episode 76 features Dr. Elisa Shipon-Blum and Dr. Jenna Blum tackling one of the most misunderstood realities of Selective Mutism — the meltdowns, shutdowns, avoidance, and controlling moments that leave families exhausted.
EP75: Why Your Child Talks at Home But Goes Silent Around Peers w/ Dr. Jenna Blum
Episode 75 features a discussion between Dr. Elisa Shipon-Blum and Dr. Jenna Blum, Director and lead clinical psychologist at the SMart Center’s Counseling and Assessments department, covering peer engagement, school transitions, and a topic that doesn’t get nearly enough airtime: grief.
EP74: Is It Selective Mutism, Autism, or Both? w/ Dr. Jenna Blum
Episode 74 features a discussion between Dr. Elisa Shipon-Blum and Dr. Jenna Blum, Director and lead clinical psychologist at the SMart Center’s Counseling & Assessments department, tackling one of the most frequently asked questions in the selective mutism community: Is it Selective Mutism, autism, or both?
EP71 (Ask Dr. E): Behavioral challenges, family SM patterns, school separation anxiety, whispering strategies & more
Episode 71 features our latest installment of our Ask Dr. E series, where Dr. Elisa Shipon-Blum and Dr. Jenna Blum answer real questions from our Unspoken Words listeners about selective mutism across different ages and settings.
EP70: Detecting Selective Mutism Early w/ Cara Tyrell
Episode 70 features a discussion between Dr. Elisa Shipon-Blum and Cara Tyrrell, M.Ed., early childhood educator, parent educator, and founder of Core4Parenting, exploring how young children experience and process anxiety — and why parents' instinct to "fix" often backfires.
EP69: Raising Neurodivergent Kids w/ Deborah Reber
Episode 69 features a discussion between Dr. Elisa Shipon-Blum and Debbie Reber, a parenting activist, bestselling author, and founder of Tilt Parenting, on raising neurodivergent children and the critical connection between neurodivergence and selective mutism.
EP67: Adulting with Autism w/ April Ratchford
EP67 features a discussion between Dr. Elisa Shipon-Blum and April Ratchford, a licensed occupational therapist and creator of the popular Adulting with Autism podcast, on the intersection of autism spectrum disorder and selective mutism, specifically in adulthood.
Shining Stars: Harper
When Harper was 4 years old, her family noticed she was mute in school, in public settings, and around anyone outside of her immediate [...]
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