Shining Stars: Chelsea
Meet Chelsea Chelsea has always been completely mute in all settings outside of her home. When Chelsea began pre-school, her teacher mentioned that she could [...]
EP38: How Shining Star, Emily, Overcame Selective Mutism
In this episode, Dr. E and Emily’s mom, Jenny, discuss Emily’s SM journey, the importance of parental involvement, embracing our children’s unique gifts, and much, much more.
Who is a Good Candidate for CommuniCamp™?
Almost EVERYONE is a good candidate for CommuniCamp™! We welcome children and teens, ages 3 to 17, and we never require any child/teen to [...]
EP37: Ways Parents & Caregivers Can Better Manage Stress w/ Kati Morton
In this episode, Dr. E and Kati Morton discuss parent and caregiver stress, the importance of self-care for parents and caregivers, why modeling healthy behaviors to your children is so important and more.
Shining Stars: Kaelyn
Meet Kaelyn Kaelyn's 6th grade teacher brought concerns to Kaelyn's parents about her lack of participation in the class and simply not responding to questions. [...]
EP36: How to Become an Authoritative Parent
Dr. E and Dr. Jenna discuss the importance of authoritative parenting, why authoritative parenting is the most ideal type of parenting style during treatment, ways to become an authoritative parent, and more.
Join Dr. E & Dr. Jenna at the 2024 SMA Annual Conference
Join Dr. E and Dr. Jenna at the Selective Mutism Association Annual Conference, a two-day event packed with the latest in evidence-based information, support, and [...]
EP35: Ask Dr E – Ways to help a home-schooled child make friends, how to deal with SM as an adult, the concept of “parental expectations” & more
In the episode, we answer five listener questions, including ways to help a home-schooled child make friends, how to deal with SM as an adult, the concept of “parental expectations” and more.
Shining Stars: Mason
Meet Mason When Mason was 3-years-old, his parents realized that he only spoke to a limited amount of family members and wouldn’t speak to anyone [...]
EP34: Live Chat with Parents at CommuniCamp™ – Back to School
In the episode, Dr. E and four participating parents discuss unlearning old parenting habits, tips for acclimating to a new school year, balancing structure and flexibility as a parent and much, much more.