“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, [...]
Small Steps, Big Growth: Home-Based Socialization Opportunities for Children with Selective Mutism This Summer & Into the School Year
By Dr. Elisa Shipon Blum Why Home-Based Socialization Opportunities Matter Children with Selective Mutism benefit most from individualized, lowpressure opportunities that: Build [...]
🍎 Back to School: The 5 Questions Every Child Should Prepare For
By Dr. Elisa Shipon Blum As the school year approaches, many children look forward to seeing friends, meeting new teachers, and starting [...]
🎒 End-of-School-Year Prep: Helping Children and Teens with Selective Mutism Get Ready for Questions
By Dr. Elisa Shipon Blum As the school year comes to a close, a new season begins. Summer brings activities, camps, family [...]
When School Feels Impossible 🏫💔 Understanding School Refusal in Children with Selective Mutism
By Dr. Elisa Shipon Blum & Dr. Jenna When School Refusal Is a Signal For many families, school refusal can feel sudden [...]
Selective Mutism in the School Virtual Conference
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 [...]
EP34: Live Chat with Parents at CommuniCamp™ – Back to School
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.
Building Comfort Within the School with Teachers and Peers
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, [...]
Preparing the Child with Selective Mutism for 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, [...]
EP31: Navigating College Accommodations w/ Dr. Eric Endlich
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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