Parents often experience many emotions when learning their child is having difficulties. There is an emotional toll taken during the information seeking phase, confirmation of diagnosis, and especially during the treatment phase. Join in our discussion of these various emotional stages, recognizing our triggers, and ways to receive support so that we can continue to be our child’s best advocate.

This webinar describes Selective Mutism (SM) as a social communication anxiety disorder, its diagnostic criteria and its relation to Social Anxiety, etiology, and presenting symptoms. Also presented are sensory challenges that commonly co-occur with Selective Mutism. This webinar explains the importance of diagnosing SM early as well as why the disorder is often misdiagnosed or mismanaged. Finally, Social Communication Anxiety Treatment® (S-CAT®) is introduced and the goals of treatment are described.

The 4th of a 4-part Summer Vacation Series Presenter: Dr. Elisa Shipon-Blum Live on Thursdays at 3:30 pm EST beginning May 18th! Session 1: Ways to Maximize Socialization and Communication with Peers Over the Summer Session 2: Strategies for ‘Speech’ When Visiting with Relatives & Friends Session 3: Summer Camp Session 4: How to Minimize Anxiety While Traveling & Vacationing Away From Home

The 3rd of a 4-part Summer Vacation Series Presenter: Dr. Elisa Shipon-Blum Live on Thursdays at 3:30 pm EST beginning May 18th! Session 1: Ways to Maximize Socialization and Communication with Peers Over the Summer Session 2: Strategies for ‘Speech’ When Visiting with Relatives & Friends Session 3: Summer Camp Session 4: How to Minimize Anxiety While Traveling & Vacationing Away From Home

The 2nd of a 4-part Summer Vacation Series Presenter: Dr. Elisa Shipon-Blum Live on Thursdays at 3:30 pm EST beginning May 18th! Session 1: Ways to Maximize Socialization and Communication with Peers Over the Summer Session 2: Strategies for ‘Speech’ When Visiting with Relatives & Friends Session 3: Summer Camp Session 4: How to Minimize Anxiety While Traveling & Vacationing Away From Home

The 1st of a 4-part Summer Vacation Series Presenter: Dr. Elisa Shipon-Blum Live on Thursdays at 3:30 pm EST beginning May 18th! Session 1: Ways to Maximize Socialization and Communication with Peers Over the Summer Session 2: Strategies for ‘Speech’ When Visiting with Relatives & Friends Session 3: Summer Camp Session 4: How to Minimize Anxiety While Traveling & Vacationing Away From Home

Ask The Expert is a FREE Q&A web session with one of the lead counselors at the SMart Center! All are welcome, but space is limited so registration is required. This “Ask the Expert” session will focus on Summer Vacation Preparation. Although this will be the underlying focus of the session, any and all other questions are welcome as well. These sessions are catered towards the participants. Submit your questions and have them answered in real-time!