How to Help Your Teen Improve Their Time Management Skills
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, [...]
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, [...]
Ten Tips for Summertime Success at Beaches, Pools, and more!
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 [...]
Tips for a Successful Summer Away From Routine
Below are five ways to help a child with Selective Mutism cope with being away from his or her daily routine. 1. Prepare [...]
The Timid vs Talkative Traveler
Are you and your family traveling a lot this summer? Below we discuss the difference between the “Time Traveler” and the “Talkative Traveler" to [...]
School’s Out! It’s Summer! … Now What?
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 [...]
Ask Dr. E: 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 for evaluation? GalleryAsk Dr. E: 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 for evaluation?
Ask Dr. E: 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 for evaluation?
“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 [...]
Ask Dr. E: Is it common for OCD to be a comorbidity with SM?
"Is it common for OCD to be a comorbidity with SM? If so, what are some treatment strategies?" OCD can absolutely be a comorbidity [...]
Understanding School Refusal: Causes, Impact, and Strategies for Support
School refusal is a complex issue that affects a significant number of children and adolescents. It refers to a child's persistent resistance or refusal [...]