Write/Show & Write/Read: Building Comfort, Focus, and Communication Progress 🌟
By Dr. Elisa Shipon Blum & Dr. Jenna Blum When supporting children, teens, or adults with Selective Mutism (SM) or social communication [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
🎒 End-of-School-Year Prep: Helping Children and Teens with Selective Mutism Get Ready for Questions
By Dr. Elisa Shipon Blum As the school year comes to a close, a new season begins. Summer brings activities, camps, family [...]
🌟 The Power of Preparation: Why Planning Social Communication Opportunities Ahead of Time Matters for Children and Teens
By Dr. Elisa Shipon Blum & Dr. Jenna Blum Helping children and teens develop strong social communication skills is one of the [...]
What I Learned About Myself While My Child Was Going Through Treatment for Selective Mutism
By Dr. Elisa Shipon-Blum A message from one parent to another When my child first began treatment for Selective Mutism, I thought the [...]
PVC: Prepare, Visuals, Choices! A Parent’s Guide to Reducing Anxiety & Boosting Communication for Children with Selective Mutism
By Dr. Elisa Shipon Blum For children with Selective Mutism (SM), social situations aren’t just uncomfortable— they can feel unpredictable, overwhelming, and [...]
🌟 Big Shot Roles: Empowering Children and Teens with Selective Mutism 🌟
By Dr. Elisa Shipon Blum & Dr. Jenna Supporting a child or teen with Selective Mutism (SM) requires more than encouraging them [...]
When School Feels Impossible 🏫💔 Understanding School Refusal in Children with Selective Mutism
By Dr. Elisa Shipon Blum & Dr. Jenna When School Refusal Is a Signal For many families, school refusal can feel sudden [...]
What Did You Do in School Today? 🤔 Why Many Kids Say “I Don’t Know” and How Parents Can Reframe the Question
By Dr. Elisa Shipon Blum If you are the parent of a child or teen with Selective Mutism, this exchange may feel very familiar: [...]
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