“But They’re Fine at School!” — Understanding School Refusal in Children with Selective Mutism
By Dr. Elisa Shipon Blum When anxiety and meltdowns happen at home, the solution may begin at school. Your child screams, cries, [...]
Parents Aren’t the Only Ones Who Can Look, Listen & Learn; Children and Teens Can Too!
By Dr. Elisa Shipon Blum When helping children and teens with Selective Mutism (SM) or social communication anxiety, we often focus on [...]
When Focus, Feelings, and Words Collide: How ADHD Impacts Communication in Children with Selective Mutism
By Dr. Elisa Shipon Blum & Dr. Jenna Blum Interested in scheduling ADHD testing? Learn more now! For children and teens with [...]
Why Giving Your Child a Job During Social Gatherings Can Transform Communication
How Purposeful Roles Promote Social Communication Progression By Dr. Elisa Shipon Blum Family gatherings, birthday parties, holiday celebrations, and neighborhood events can [...]
Comprehensive ADHD Evaluations for Individuals with Selective Mutism
By Dr. Elisa Shipon Blum BOOK A CALL TO LEARN MORE Individuals with Selective Mutism (SM) may also experience difficulties with attention, executive [...]
Full Psychological Assessments for Selective Mutism
By Dr. Elisa Shipon Blum BOOK A CALL TO LEARN MORE A full psychological assessment is a comprehensive evaluation designed to understand [...]
Autism Spectrum Disorder Diagnostic Assessment (ADOS-2 & ADIR)
By Dr. Elisa Shipon Blum BOOK A CALL TO LEARN MORE The SMart Center provides effective and evidence-based assessments and treatment recommendations for [...]
The Fever Analogy: Why Understanding the “Why” Behind Selective Mutism Matters
By Dr. Elisa Shipon Blum Imagine walking into a doctor’s office and seeing four patients sitting in the waiting room. Each one [...]
Understanding Whispering in Children with Selective Mutism
By Dr. Elisa Shipon-Blum Selective Mutism (SM) is a complex anxiety disorder where individuals, often children/teens, are unable to speak in specific [...]
What I Learned About Myself While My Child Was Going Through Treatment for Selective Mutism
By Dr. Elisa Shipon-Blum A message from one parent to another When my child first began treatment for Selective Mutism, I thought the [...]
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