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 [...]
Empowering Communication: Strategies and Recommendations for Treating Selective Mutism and Childhood Apraxia of Speech (CAS)
By Dr. Elisa Shipon Blum When a child has both Selective Mutism (SM) and Childhood Apraxia of Speech (CAS), treatment must address both [...]
Fostering Independence in Elementary-Aged Children
By Dr. Elisa Shipon Blum "When children feel capable, they feel confident—and confidence is the cornerstone of communication, self-expression, and emotional growth." — [...]
Helping Children with Selective Mutism Acknowledge & Assess Their Anxiety Using Feeling Scales
By Dr. Elisa Shipon Blum Key Takeaways: ✔ Normalize discussing feelings to create a safe and supportive environment. ✔ Use numbers, drawings, or [...]
Diet, Nutrition and Selective Mutism
By Dr. Elisa Shipon-Blum Selective Mutism (SM) is a complex anxiety disorder affecting individuals’ ability to speak and engage socially in certain situations. [...]
Selective Mutism and Misophonia: Understanding the Connection and How to Help
By Dr. Elisa Shipon-Blum Selective Mutism (SM) and misophonia are two unique challenges that often intersect in ways that can make life particularly [...]
Gradual Steps to Support Comfort & Communication for Children with Selective Mutism
By Dr. Elisa Shipon-Blum Helping children with Selective Mutism (SM) build social connections takes time and care. Many of these children are highly [...]
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 [...]
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