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I Had Selective Mutism as a Child – Why Am I Still Struggling as an Adult?

2025-07-08T16:44:32-04:00July 8th, 2025|

By Dr. Elisa Shipon Blum Many adults look back on their childhood and remember the intense silence that came with Selective Mutism (SM).  [...]

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🎆 Supporting Children and Teens with Selective Mutism on the Fourth of July & Other Large Gatherings 🎆

2025-07-03T15:11:16-04:00July 3rd, 2025|

By Dr. Elisa Shipon Blum The Fourth of July is often filled with fun, family, and fireworks. But for many children and teens [...]

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EP55: Fostering Independence in Elementary-Aged Children w/ Dr. Jenna Blum

2025-07-01T13:04:07-04:00July 1st, 2025|

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.

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Empowering Communication: Strategies and Recommendations for Treating Selective Mutism and Childhood Apraxia of Speech (CAS)

2025-06-19T12:57:20-04:00June 18th, 2025|

By Dr. Elisa Shipon Blum When a child has both Selective Mutism (SM) and Childhood Apraxia of Speech (CAS), treatment must address both [...]

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EP54 (Ask Dr. E): Summer Jobs for Teens, Inappropriate Public Behavior, SM vs Speech Refusal & more

2025-06-16T15:12:26-04:00June 16th, 2025|

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.

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