Tips for Smoother Transitions for Children with Selective Mutism
by Dr. Elisa Shipon-Blum Are you often met with resistance when it’s time for your child to transition into activities, tasks, or social [...]
🌱 Learned Helplessness and Selective Mutism
By Dr. Elisa Shipon Blum 💡 How to Foster Independence in Your Child When your child has Selective Mutism (SM), your instinct [...]
How to Prepare a Child with Selective Mutism for the Holiday Season
By Dr. Elisa Shipon Blum Holidays are meant to be a joyous time for everyone! However, for a child with Selective Mutism, [...]
🎯 Social Communication ROUND ROBIN!
By Dr. Elisa Shipon Blum 🎾 What is the Round Robin? Imagine a tennis match. One player "serves" and the other "returns." [...]
Choice Questions with the Right Answer Second: The “Cheat Sheet” to Confidence and Communication Progress
By Dr. Elisa Shipon Blum For children and teens with Selective Mutism, every question can feel like a pop quiz. It can [...]
🌟Typical Goals for Teens and Young Adults with Selective Mutism🌟
By Dr. Elisa Shipon Blum For teens and young adults with Selective Mutism, if symptoms have persisted since childhood, they will not [...]
Courage Isn’t Loud: Rethinking the Emphasis on Treating to Speak in Children with Selective Mutism
By Dr. Elisa Shipon Blum When supporting a child with Selective Mutism, well-meaning adults often focus on one goal: helping the child [...]
🌟 Finding Their Place: The Importance of Small Group Activities for Older Children and Teens with Selective Mutism
By Dr. Elisa Shipon Blum When children with Selective Mutism (SM) reach late childhood or adolescence, their world begins to expand beyond [...]
Meeting Children & Teens Where They Are: The Power of the Social Communication Bridge®
By Dr. Elisa Shipon Blum Imagine being expected to give a speech in front of hundreds of people without any preparation, in [...]
Buckets, Shovels, and Small Talk: How to Facilitate Peer Interactions at the Park or Beach
By Dr. Elisa Shipon Blum Using natural objects, simple questions, and strategic parent positioning to foster social connections for children with Selective Mutism [...]
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