By Dr. Elisa Shipon Blum  For children with Selective Mutism (SM), social communication doesn’t begin with words; it begins with the environment. [...]

By Dr. Elisa Shipon Blum The Fourth of July is often filled with fun, family, and fireworks. But for many children and teens [...]

By Dr. Elisa Shipon Blum  For children and teens with Selective Mutism (SM), communication isn’t just about talking—it’s about feeling emotionally [...]

By Dr. Elisa Shipon Blum  Boredom is something every child experiences, but for many children, especially those with anxiety, Selective Mutism, ADHD, [...]

By Dr. Elisa Shipon Blum & Dr. Jenna Blum When supporting children, teens, or adults with Selective Mutism (SM) or social communication [...]

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 [...]

Are you and your family traveling a lot this summer? Below we discuss the difference between the “Time Traveler” and the “Talkative Traveler" to [...]

By Dr. Elisa Shipon Blum & Dr. Jenna Blum Helping children and teens develop strong social communication skills is one of the [...]