When Focus, Feelings, and Words Collide: How ADHD Impacts Communication in Children with Selective Mutism
By Dr. Elisa Shipon Blum & Jenna Blum, Psy.D. 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 Individuals with Selective Mutism (SM) may also experience difficulties with attention, executive functioning, organization, task initiation, working memory, [...]
Full Psychological Assessments for Selective Mutism
By Dr. Elisa Shipon Blum A full psychological assessment is a comprehensive evaluation designed to understand the whole person behind the Selective Mutism. [...]
Autism Spectrum Disorder Diagnostic Assessment (ADOS-2 & ADIR)
By Dr. Elisa Shipon Blum The SMart Center provides effective and evidence-based assessments and treatment recommendations for individuals who may have Autism Spectrum [...]
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 [...]
Courage Isn’t Loud: Rethinking the Emphasis on Treating to Speak in Children with Selective Mutism
By Dr. Elisa Shipon Blum When supporting a child with Selective Mutism, well-meaning adults often focus on one goal: helping the child [...]
Meeting Children & Teens Where They Are: The Power of the Social Communication Bridge®
By Dr. Elisa Shipon Blum Imagine being expected to give a speech in front of hundreds of people without any preparation, in [...]
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