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EP59: Live Chat w/ Parents @ CommuniCamp™

2026-08-18T13:56:28-04:00August 25th, 2025|

In the episode, Dr. Elisa Shipon-Blum and three participating parents discuss strategies for a positive start to the school year, navigating the bathroom issue at school, what to do when your child refuses to go to school and more.

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EP58: Selective Mutism and the Power of Play w/ Dr. Jody LeVos

2026-08-18T15:29:00-04:00August 15th, 2025|

In the episode, Dr. Elisa Shipon-Blum and Dr. Jody LeVos discuss how different types of play—from structured therapy to free exploration—can be integrated into treatment to support emotional regulation and encourage speech development.

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EP56: Treating Your Selective Mute Child in their Natural Environment w/ Ruth Perednik

2026-08-18T15:34:00-04:00July 16th, 2025|

In this episode, Dr. Elisa Shipon-Blum and Ruth Perednik discuss why children don’t progress by practicing skills only in a treatment setting, how to continue therapy at home, how to get buy-in from teachers and school staff and more.

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

2026-08-18T15:34:53-04:00July 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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EP54 (Ask Dr. E): Summer Jobs for Teens, Inappropriate Public Behavior, SM vs Speech Refusal & more

2026-08-18T15:35:55-04:00June 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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