Building Comfort Within the School with Teachers and Peers
1. Arrange playdates with peers that will be in your child's class All parents want their children to be comfortable before the new school year, [...]
Preparing the Child with Selective Mutism for the New School Year
1. Contact your child's school Educate the school and make sure they understand Selective Mutism. Since the majority of school personnel do not understand SM, [...]
EP33: The Four Different Parenting Styles w/ Dr. Jenna Blum
In the episode, Dr. E and Dr. Jenna dive into the four main parenting styles – permissive, authoritarian, uninvolved and authoritative – highlighting their characteristics and impact on treatment.
EP32: Live Chat with Parents at CommuniCamp™
Dr. E discusses with the participating parents their experiences and concerns, particularly how their children become non-verbal in certain social situations such as meeting school peers.
BONUS EP: Introducing Jenna Blum, Psy.D!
Dr. E. introduces Dr. Jenna to the SMart Center’s podcast audience. Dr. Jenna received her doctorate in Clinical Psychology and is now working full-time at the SMart Center!
Introducing Jenna Blum, Psy.D
The SMart Center is absolutely thrilled to officially (re)introduce Dr. Jenna to the team! Many of you already know Dr. Jenna, as she’s been [...]
Ten Tips for Summertime Success at Beaches, Pools, and more!
1. Plan and prepare for your outing! Children with anxiety do best with predictability where there are few surprises. Review websites, download maps, and create [...]
CommuniCampers FAQs
The SMart Center knows that preparing ahead of time is key to feeling comfortable in a new setting. This is why we are excited to [...]
Tips for a Successful Summer Away From Routine
Below are five ways to help a child with Selective Mutism cope with being away from his or her daily routine. 1. Prepare [...]
EP31: Navigating College Accommodations w/ Dr. Eric Endlich
Dr. E and Dr. Endlich discuss the differences between K-12 and college accommodations, the role of self-advocacy, types of accommodations available, the importance of early preparation and parental involvement and more.