EP45 features the latest installment of our Shining Stars series, where we sit down with former SMart Center patients – or their parents – and discuss how they overcame Selective Mutism. This episode, we meet former SMart Center patient, Nick Jones.
In this episode, Dr. E and Nick discuss how Nick overcame Selective Mutism, how Nick approaches social interactions today, the importance of small wins and much, much more.
Chapters:
(3:30) NICK’S SELECTIVE MUTISM BATTLE BEGAN AFTER A CAR ACCIDENT
(10:09) SELECTIVE MUTISM STILL PLAYS A ROLE IN NICK’S EVERYDAY LIFE
(14:42) NICK’S ADVICE TO TEENS STRUGGLING WITH SELECTIVE MUTISM
(24:05) WHEN YOU HAVE SELECTIVE MUTISM, TEXTING IS EASIER THAN IN-PERSON CONVERSATIONS
(28:25) NICK’S BATTLE WITH SELECTIVE MUTISM SERVES AS A BEACON OF HOPE FOR OTHERS