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When School Feels Impossible 🏫💔 Understanding School Refusal in Children with Selective Mutism

2026-02-23T14:06:53-05:00February 23rd, 2026|

By Dr. Elisa Shipon Blum & Dr. Jenna When School Refusal Is a Signal For many families, school refusal can feel sudden [...]

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Selective Mutism in the School Virtual Conference

2025-08-15T13:12:29-04:00March 20th, 2025|

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 [...]

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EP34: Live Chat with Parents at CommuniCamp™ – Back to School

2025-08-13T14:09:34-04:00August 26th, 2024|

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. 

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Building Comfort Within the School with Teachers and Peers

2025-08-13T13:41:52-04:00August 23rd, 2024|

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, [...]

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Preparing the Child with Selective Mutism for the New School Year

2025-08-13T13:42:02-04:00August 23rd, 2024|

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, [...]

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EP31: Navigating College Accommodations w/ Dr. Eric Endlich

2025-08-15T13:12:00-04:00July 1st, 2024|

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. 

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EP30 (Ask Dr. E): Is private school the answer? Why your teen won’t leave their room, resources for parents & more

2025-08-13T14:09:47-04:00June 17th, 2024|

Dr. E answers five teen-related listener questions, including whether changing schools can serve as a fresh start for your teen, how to handle a teen who won’t leave their room, and more.

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EP26: Ask Dr. E – What to do When School-Based Accommodations Aren’t Working

2025-08-13T14:09:55-04:00April 15th, 2024|

This episode features the latest installment of our Ask Dr. E series.

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EP24: Dr. E & Jen Chat with School Professionals

2025-08-13T14:10:03-04:00March 12th, 2024|Tags: |

This episode offers valuable insights from Dr. E, Jen, and school professionals, James and Lindsey, on empowering students with selective mutism in the classroom.

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