By Dr. Elisa Shipon Blum When a child has both Selective Mutism (SM) and Childhood Apraxia of Speech (CAS), treatment must address both [...]

By Dr. Elisa Shipon Blum "When children feel capable, they feel confident—and confidence is the cornerstone of communication, self-expression, and emotional growth." — [...]

By Dr. Elisa Shipon Blum Key Takeaways: ✔ Normalize discussing feelings to create a safe and supportive environment. ✔ Use numbers, drawings, or [...]

By Dr. Elisa Shipon-Blum Selective Mutism (SM) is a complex anxiety disorder affecting individuals’ ability to speak and engage socially in certain situations. [...]

By Dr. Elisa Shipon-Blum Selective Mutism (SM) and misophonia are two unique challenges that often intersect in ways that can make life particularly [...]

By Dr. Elisa Shipon-Blum Helping children with Selective Mutism (SM) build social connections takes time and care. Many of these children are highly [...]

by Dr. Elisa Shipon-Blum Fear of Positive Evaluation is a concept that refers to the anxiety or discomfort some individuals experience when [...]

by Dr. Elisa Shipon-Blum Selective Mutism (SM) can be an overwhelming challenge for children, teens, and their families. For many, the anxiety [...]

by Dr. Elisa Shipon-Blum Social outings can be a wonderful opportunity for children with Selective Mutism to practice social interaction in a [...]