Is it Possible to be “Too” Comfortable?
“I love the concept, ‘comfort precedes communication’. But does a child make progress when they're "too" comfortable?” "This is a great opportunity to discuss our [...]
Shining Stars – Molly
Meet Molly Ever since Molly was young, her parents realized she was mute in a variety of settings. Molly was non-verbal in school, around unfamiliar [...]
Why are most teachers so resistant to learning about Selective Mutism?
“Why are most teachers so resistant to learning about SM? The pressure-based treatment my child has received at school has set them back. The [...]
How Does an IEP differ from a 504?
Here’s a quick explainer of how an IEP is different than a 504 plan. An IEP is not the same as a 504 [...]
4 Tips for Back to School
As we approach the start of another school year, we have put together a comprehensive guide for parents to support their children with Selective [...]
Ask Dr. E: How do I know if medication is or isn’t the best answer?
I am a grandmother of a teen struggling with SM. No close friends other than her siblings and no interaction at school. How do I [...]
Shining Stars – Suzie
Meet Suzie At 1 year old, Suzie's* parents noticed she wasn't talking in school. She told her parents she was too shy to speak outside [...]
Shining Stars – Audrey
Meet Audrey When Audrey was young, she was completely non-verbal in almost all settings. She struggled in school to participate and interact with peers. After [...]
Ask Dr. E – Episode 2 Transcription
Unspoken Words: Ask Dr. E #2 “Ask Dr E” is where our community can ask Dr. Elisa Shipon-Blum any question they have on any topic relating [...]
Shining Stars – Carlie
Meet Carlie When Carlie was starting school, her parents and teachers realized she was completely mute in the school setting. Carlie even began to shut [...]