EP19: Navigating family relatives, school performances and busy shopping environments during the holidays
Dr. E answers a handful of holiday-themed mailbag questions from our community.
Ask Dr. E: Is it Too Much for my English-Speaking Son to attend a French School?
"I am the mother of a five and half year old boy with Selective Mutism. This year he's going to school. It is a French [...]
Shining Stars – Kaylee
Meet Kaylee When Kaylee was young, her parents noticed that in new settings and when meeting new people she would shut down and even hide. [...]
The Relationship Between Selective Mutism and Sensory Processing Disorder
Research from the Selective Mutism Research Institute (SMRI) indicates many children who present with Selective Mutism also have sensory sensitivities and meet the criteria for [...]
The WHYs of Selective Mutism
Why an individual develops Selective Mutism and why it persists Most individuals with Selective Mutism (SM) have a genetic predisposition to anxiety. Whether that manifests [...]
EP18: Holiday Prep (November 2022)
Dr. Elisa Shipon-Blum sits down with co-host Alex Collins to answer some listener questions on how to best prepare yourself, child or teen heading into the holidays.
Ask Dr E: Will my younger child develop SM if their older sibling already has it?
"My oldest child is mute in social settings and has been diagnosed with Selective Mutism. We are concerned our youngest will begin to mimic their [...]
Three Ways to Prepare for Halloween
Halloween is right around the corner! For many children, Halloween is a fun night to dress up, collect candy, and yell "Trick or Treat." However, [...]
Ask Dr. E: Why does my Child Speak at Home but not at School?
"Why does my child speak to her two best friends at home, but is mute with both when at school?” This scenario is all too [...]
Tricks & Treats for a Successful Halloween
Halloween time should be fun! It’s also an awesome time to practice social communication opportunities! Before you start, understand where your child is on [...]