EP22: Live Chat w/ Parents with SM
Three parents, Daphne, Edwin, and Julie, engage in conversation, sharing their experiences and asking questions related to their children's specific circumstances.
EP21 (Ask Dr. E): Ways to get your child to speak in school, how to get past the verbal intermediary stage, when you should consider AAC devices or apps & more GalleryEP21 (Ask Dr. E): Ways to get your child to speak in school, how to get past the verbal intermediary stage, when you should consider AAC devices or apps & more
EP21 (Ask Dr. E): Ways to get your child to speak in school, how to get past the verbal intermediary stage, when you should consider AAC devices or apps & more
Dr. Elisa Shipon-Blum answers five wide-ranging listeners questions relating to Selective Mutism.
Five Reasons to treat your Selective Mutism at the SMart Center
Our practitioners are world experts in the field. The SMart Center director, Dr. Elisa Shipon-Blum (Dr. E), pioneered early, effective treatment approaches to Selective Mutism. [...]
Shining Stars – Kaleigh
Meet Kaleigh Kaleigh was 4 when her parents noticed she was reserved in most settings outside of the home. One preschool began, they realized she [...]
EP20: How Shining Star Audrey Whisman Overcame SM
Dr. E sits down with former patient, Audrey, to discuss how she overcame Selective Mutism.
Understanding ADHD: Common Symptoms and Signs
Exploring the common symptoms and signs of ADHD Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) is a neurodevelopmental condition that affects individuals of all ages, including children, adolescents, and [...]
Fostering Independence in Older Children and Teens
Here are eight effective strategies for building independence in teens: As adolescents navigate the delicate balance between childhood and adulthood, fostering independence becomes a [...]
Shining Stars – Callie
Meet Callie When Callie was around four years old, her family began to notice that she was mute in most settings. After a doctor recommended [...]
Challenges Associated with Raising a Child with Selective Mutism
Raising a child with Selective Mutism (SM) presents a unique set of challenges for parents. Children with SM battle specific behavioral, social, emotional academic and [...]
How to Maintain Your Child’s Self-Esteem
Children with anxiety are more prone to poor self-esteem when compared to their un-anxious peers. Here are seven ways we can help our children build [...]