How to Prepare a Child with Selective Mutism for the Holiday Season
Holidays are meant to be a joyous time for everyone! However, for a child with Selective Mutism, the preparation for social events, school performances, [...]
Holidays are meant to be a joyous time for everyone! However, for a child with Selective Mutism, the preparation for social events, school performances, [...]
For most teens, life can feel like a whirlwind of school assignments, extracurricular activities, social events, and family obligations. For our teens with Selective Mutism, [...]
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, [...]
1. Plan and prepare for your outing! Children with anxiety do best with predictability where there are few surprises. Review websites, download maps, and create [...]
Below are five ways to help a child with Selective Mutism cope with being away from his or her daily routine. 1. Prepare [...]
Are you and your family traveling a lot this summer? Below we discuss the difference between the “Time Traveler” and the “Talkative Traveler" to [...]
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 [...]
“I suspect my 5-year-old son has Selective Mutism, however, he has never been diagnosed or evaluated for SM. What does the process look like [...]
"Is it common for OCD to be a comorbidity with SM? If so, what are some treatment strategies?" OCD can absolutely be a comorbidity [...]