Dr. Elisa Shipon-Blum answers five wide-ranging listeners questions relating to Selective Mutism.
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. [...]
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 [...]
Dr. E sits down with former patient, Audrey, to discuss how she overcame Selective Mutism.
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 [...]
Here are eight effective strategies for building independence in teens: As adolescents navigate the delicate balance between childhood and adulthood, fostering independence becomes a [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
Dr. E answers a handful of holiday-themed mailbag questions from our community.
