By Dr. Elisa Shipon Blum Why Home-Based Socialization Opportunities Matter Children with Selective Mutism benefit most from individualized, lowpressure opportunities that: Build [...]
By Dr. Elisa Shipon Blum As the school year approaches, many children look forward to seeing friends, meeting new teachers, and starting [...]
By Dr. Elisa Shipon Blum As the school year comes to a close, a new season begins. Summer brings activities, camps, family [...]
By Dr. Elisa Shipon Blum & Dr. Jenna When School Refusal Is a Signal For many families, school refusal can feel sudden [...]
Understanding Selective Mutism in the School Setting Selective Mutism (SM) is more than just an inability to speak; it is a complex social communication anxiety [...]
In the episode, Dr. E and four participating parents discuss unlearning old parenting habits, tips for acclimating to a new school year, balancing structure and flexibility as a parent and much, much more.Â
1. Arrange playdates with peers that will be in your child's class All parents want their children to be comfortable before the new school year, [...]
1. Contact your child's school Educate the school and make sure they understand Selective Mutism. Since the majority of school personnel do not understand SM, [...]
Dr. E and Dr. Endlich discuss the differences between K-12 and college accommodations, the role of self-advocacy, types of accommodations available, the importance of early preparation and parental involvement and more.Â
Summertime is one of the most joyful times in a child’s life! But while summertime can (and should!) be a period of fun and [...]
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