Selective Mutism and Misophonia: Understanding the Connection and How to Help
Selective Mutism (SM) and misophonia are two unique challenges that often intersect in ways that can make life particularly overwhelming for children and their [...]
Gradual Steps to Support Comfort & Communication for Children with Selective Mutism
Helping children with Selective Mutism (SM) build social connections takes time and care. Many of these children are highly sensitive, meaning they notice and [...]
Explaining Fear of Positive Evaluation
by Dr. Elisa Shipon-Blum Fear of Positive Evaluation is a concept that refers to the anxiety or discomfort some individuals experience when [...]
The Transformative Power of Therapy Dogs for Children and Teens with Selective Mutism
by Dr. Elisa Shipon-Blum Selective Mutism (SM) can be an overwhelming challenge for children, teens, and their families. For many, the anxiety [...]
Successful Social Outings: A Guide for Parents with Children with Selective Mutism
by Dr. Elisa Shipon-Blum Social outings can be a wonderful opportunity for children with Selective Mutism to practice social interaction in a [...]
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, [...]
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 [...]