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 [...]
EP55: Fostering Independence in Elementary-Aged Children w/ Dr. Jenna Blum
In this episode, Dr. E and Dr. Jenna break down how to foster independence in elementary-aged children. They discuss how to encourage decision making, foster self-help skills, develop your child’s problem-solving abilities and more.
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 [...]
EP54 (Ask Dr. E): Summer Jobs for Teens, Inappropriate Public Behavior, SM vs Speech Refusal & more
In the episode, we answer five questions, including how to manage inappropriate behavior in public, recommended summer jobs for a teen with SM, selective mutism vs just refusing not to speak & more.