Selective Mutism Anxiety & Related Disorders Treatment Center

January 2026 CommuniCamp™
2026-01-16 18:30 - 2026-01-19 14:00 (America/New_York) | Abington, PA
CommuniCamp™ is a 3+ day Intensive Group Treatment and Parent Training Program to help children and teens ages 3-17 (at every stage of communication e.g. shut-down and non-communicative, nonverbal, somewhat communicative, etc.) with Selective Mutism, social anxiety, and extreme shyness speak in school and other social settings. Based on 20+ years of experience treating Selective Mutism using Social Communication Anxiety Treatment® (S-CAT®), the evidence-based treatment approach created by world-renowned Selective Mutism expert, Dr. Elisa Shipon-Blum, we will help your child, tween, or teen build the social communication skills necessary for school, the real world, and at home.

Click here to let us know you’re interested!

The CommuniCamp™ Mission is two-fold: 1) treatment in small, peer-groups in a school for children and teens and 2) parent education, training, and support seminars:
Intensive Group Treatment:
Over the course of a three-day weekend (5 hours/day, 15 hours total), our professionally trained counselors, under the direction of our lead clinicians, work directly with two-to-three campers on social comfort and confidence to instill social confidence, increase communication, and facilitate the learning of coping skills using S-CAT® based strategies using each camper’s individual baseline for social communication. Through these strategies and by removing the expectation for speech and respecting each camper’s baseline, our campers see and hear themselves communicating confidently in a peer-group school setting which translates to their school environment when they get home.
Parent Training, Education, and Support Seminars:
While campers undergo treatment, we simultaneously provide 15 hours of intensive parent education, training, and breakout support sessions so parents can immerse themselves in the world of Selective Mutism and learn strategies, ask questions, share stories, receive support, and feel confident implementing the goals, strategies, and interventions the entire family learned at CommuniCamp™, at home.
CommuniCamp™ has been rated as “excellent,” “life-changing,” and highly recommended by parents!
WHEN IS IT?

Friday, January 16, 2026: 6:30 PM – 7:30 PM EST (Welcome Orientation)
Saturday, January 17, 2026: 9:00 AM – 2:00 PM EST (Day One, Child and Parent Sessions)
Sunday, January 18, 2026: 9:00 AM – 2:00 PM EST (Day Two, Child and Parent Sessions)
Monday, January 19, 2026: 9:00 AM – 2:00 PM EST (Day Three, Child and Parent Sessions)

The SMart Center’s CommuniCamp™ Program is held multiple times over the course of the year. Click here to find out when!
WHO CAN APPLY? Children and teens (new and existing SMart Center patients) ages 3-17-years-old with Selective Mutism, Social Anxiety, and/or Extreme Shyness (and their families!). Your loved one does not need an official diagnosis to attend.
WHERE IS IT? We rent a local school in the Greater Philadelphia Area (Click here for local, low-cost housing recommendations)
HOW TO REGISTER?
Click here to let us know you’re interested!
QUICK LINKS

Our treatment method, S-CAT® is globally successful and backed by research (95% success rate)
Ask us for CommuniCamp™ references
Read our testimonials!
Apply for our Financial Assistance
SMart Center Out-of-Network Insurance Coding Guide

For more detailed information, click on the links below, visit www.CommuniCamp.org or email CommuniCamp@SelectiveMutismCenter.org

Let's Talk: Tweens & Teens with Dr. E & Dr. Jenna
2026-01-27 13:00 - 14:30 | Virtual
Join Dr. Elisa Shipon-Blum, world-leading SM expert and founder of the SMart Center, alongside Dr. Jenna Blum, lead clinical psychologist, for a live discussion and Q&A dedicated to supporting tweens and teens with Selective Mutism.
Dr. E and Dr. Jenna will address parent questions about motivation, treatment progress, and school collaboration, while exploring the real challenges older children and teens face—building motivation, making friends, starting conversations, self-advocacy, gaining independence, joining activities, and strengthening confidence. Parents will learn how to adapt strategies to support meaningful, lasting progress throughout their child’s communication journey.

Held via Microsoft Teams.

For assistance, contact SMart Center at 215-887-5748 or events@smartcenter.us

Fifth Annual SMRI Fundraiser at Stage Kitchen & Bar
2026-01-29 18:00 | Stage Kitchen & Bar (Palm Beach Gardens, FL), 2000 PGA Blvd Suite 5502, Palm Beach Gardens, FL, 33408, United States
Join us at Stage Kitchen & Bar for a memorable evening in support of the Selective Mutism Research Institute. Enjoy a warm welcome cocktail reception, followed by an exquisite coursed dinner crafted by Chef Pushkar Marathe and renowned guest chefs, each dish thoughtfully paired with fine wines. The night will feature exciting silent auctions, bringing together friends, family, and supporters to raise awareness and funds for an incredible cause. Don’t miss this unique opportunity to experience culinary excellence while making a meaningful impact.

February 2026 CommuniCamp™
2026-02-13 18:30 - 2026-02-16 14:00 | Abington, PA
CommuniCamp™ is a 3+ day Intensive Group Treatment and Parent Training Program to help children and teens ages 3-17 (at every stage of communication e.g. shut-down and non-communicative, nonverbal, somewhat communicative, etc.) with Selective Mutism, social anxiety, and extreme shyness speak in school and other social settings. Based on 20+ years of experience treating Selective Mutism using Social Communication Anxiety Treatment® (S-CAT®), the evidence-based treatment approach created by world-renowned Selective Mutism expert, Dr. Elisa Shipon-Blum, we will help your child, tween, or teen build the social communication skills necessary for school, the real world, and at home.

Click here to let us know you’re interested!

The CommuniCamp™ Mission is two-fold: 1) treatment in small, peer-groups in a school for children and teens and 2) parent education, training, and support seminars:
Intensive Group Treatment:
Over the course of a three-day weekend (5 hours/day, 15 hours total), our professionally trained counselors, under the direction of our lead clinicians, work directly with two-to-three campers on social comfort and confidence to instill social confidence, increase communication, and facilitate the learning of coping skills using S-CAT® based strategies using each camper’s individual baseline for social communication. Through these strategies and by removing the expectation for speech and respecting each camper’s baseline, our campers see and hear themselves communicating confidently in a peer-group school setting which translates to their school environment when they get home.
Parent Training, Education, and Support Seminars:
While campers undergo treatment, we simultaneously provide 15 hours of intensive parent education, training, and breakout support sessions so parents can immerse themselves in the world of Selective Mutism and learn strategies, ask questions, share stories, receive support, and feel confident implementing the goals, strategies, and interventions the entire family learned at CommuniCamp™, at home.
CommuniCamp™ has been rated as “excellent,” “life-changing,” and highly recommended by parents!
WHEN IS IT?

Friday, February 13, 2026: 6:30 PM – 7:30 PM EST (Welcome Orientation)
Saturday, February 14, 2026: 9:00 AM – 2:00 PM EST (Day One, Child and Parent Sessions)
Sunday, February 15, 2026: 9:00 AM – 2:00 PM EST (Day Two, Child and Parent Sessions)
Monday, February 16, 2026: 9:00 AM – 2:00 PM EST (Day Three, Child and Parent Sessions)

The SMart Center’s CommuniCamp™ Program is held multiple times over the course of the year. Click here to find out when!
WHO CAN APPLY? Children and teens (new and existing SMart Center patients) ages 3-17-years-old with Selective Mutism, Social Anxiety, and/or Extreme Shyness (and their families!). Your loved one does not need an official diagnosis to attend.
WHERE IS IT? We rent a local school in the Greater Philadelphia Area (Click here for local, low-cost housing recommendations)
HOW TO REGISTER?
Click here to let us know you’re interested!
QUICK LINKS

Our treatment method, S-CAT® is globally successful and backed by research (95% success rate)
Ask us for CommuniCamp™ references
Read our testimonials!
Apply for our Financial Assistance
SMart Center Out-of-Network Insurance Coding Guide

For more detailed information, click on the links below, visit www.CommuniCamp.org or email CommuniCamp@SelectiveMutismCenter.org

6-Week, Virtual Social Skills Series for Children (Ages 6-9)
2026-02-18 18:00 - 2026-03-25 18:00 | Virtual
Our Children’s Social Skills Series is designed especially for children, ages 6-9, with Social Anxiety, Selective Mutism, and social communication challenges. This 6-week virtual social skills series will give your child the opportunity to:

Build social confidence and comfort through games, role-plays, and teamwork challenges

Practice greetings, asking and answering questions, & conversational give-and-take at their own pace

Strengthen friendship skills; sharing ideas, turn-taking, problem-solving, & joining group play

Participate in fun, real-world practice like ordering snacks, playing team games, & working on projects together

Every activity is guided by our trained clinicians using ensuring each individual is met where they are, whether nonverbal, transitioning into speech, or verbal! Give your child the tools and support to strengthen their social communication skills in a safe, encouraging group setting!
This virtual series is designed as a complete package of 6 sessions, not individual drop-ins. Registration is $450 and includes the full 6-week program. This series will be hosted from February 18 to March 25, starting at 6 PM EST each week.
REGISTER NOW
For more detailed information, call our office at (215) 887 5748, or email Events@SMartCenter.us!

6-Week, Virtual Social Skills Series for Tweens (Ages 10-12)
2026-02-23 18:00 - 2026-03-30 18:00 | Virtual
Our Tween Social Skills Series (ages 10-12) is designed especially for tweens with Social Anxiety, Selective Mutism, and social communication challenges. This 6-week virtual social skills series will give your tween the opportunity to:

Build social communication confidence through games, role-plays, and teamwork challenges

Practice real-life social skills like greetings, asking/answering questions, & keeping conversations going

Strengthen friendship skills, including sharing ideas, problem-solving, & joining group projects

Discuss coping strategies for managing social anxiety, such as relaxation, preparation, & confidence-building tools

& so much more!

Every activity is guided by our trained clinicians using ensuring each individual is met where they are, whether nonverbal, transitioning into speech, or verbal! Give your child the tools and support to strengthen their social communication skills in a safe, encouraging group setting!
This virtual series is designed as a complete package of 6 sessions, not individual drop-ins. Registration is $450 and includes the full 6-week program. This series will be hosted from February 23 to March 30, starting at 6 PM EST each week.
REGISTER NOW
For more detailed information, call our office at (215) 887 5748, or email Events@SMartCenter.us!

6-Week, Virtual Social Skills Series for Teens (Ages 13-17)
2026-02-23 18:00 - 2026-03-30 18:00 | Virtual
Our Teen Social Skills Series (ages 13-17) is designed especially for teens with Social Anxiety, Selective Mutism, and social communication challenges. This 6-week virtual social skills series will give your teen the opportunity to:

Build social communication confidence through games, role-plays, and teamwork challenges

Practice real-life social skills like greetings, asking/answering questions, & keeping conversations going

Strengthen friendship skills, including sharing ideas, problem-solving, & joining group projects

Discuss coping strategies for managing social anxiety, such as relaxation, preparation, & confidence-building tools

& so much more!

Every activity is guided by our trained clinicians using ensuring each individual is met where they are, whether nonverbal, transitioning into speech, or verbal! Give your child the tools and support to strengthen their social communication skills in a safe, encouraging group setting!
This virtual series is designed as a complete package of 6 sessions, not individual drop-ins. Registration is $450 and includes the full 6-week program. This series will be hosted from February 23 to March 30, starting at 6 PM EST each week.
REGISTER NOW
For more detailed information, call our office at (215) 887 5748, or email Events@SMartCenter.us!

SM in the School Virtual Conference
2026-04-10 09:00 - 17:00 | Virtual
Join Dr. Elisa Shipon-Blum, world-renowned Selective Mutism expert who pioneered the evidence-based Social Communication Anxiety Treatment® (S-CAT®), and fellow presenters Jenna Blum, PsyD and Jennifer Brittingham, LPC, for a live, virtual conference exploring Selective Mutism assessments and interventions in the school setting.
6.5 CEU/CE Credits Available
The conference will focus on:

Assessing the mute child/teen to develop an IEP/504 plan
How to assess learning and achievement
Comorbid disorders that are common with SM & their effect on the development of school interventions and IEP/504 planning
When to consider special education & how to classify it
Development of IEP/504 plans using evidence-based strategies
Review of case studies and videos to demonstrate key concepts to encourage a child/teen to be more verbal in school
Audience questions to our expert panelists

Target Audience: School Psychologists, Psychologists, Physicians, Speech and Language Pathologists, Nurses, Social Workers, Counselors, Marriage & Family Therapists, Educators, Graduate Students, and Families

June 2026 CommuniCamp™
2026-06-26 18:30 - 2026-06-29 14:00 | Abington, PA
CommuniCamp™ is a 3+ day Intensive Group Treatment and Parent Training Program to help children and teens ages 3-17 (at every stage of communication e.g. shut-down and non-communicative, nonverbal, somewhat communicative, etc.) with Selective Mutism, social anxiety, and extreme shyness speak in school and other social settings. Based on 20+ years of experience treating Selective Mutism using Social Communication Anxiety Treatment® (S-CAT®), the evidence-based treatment approach created by world-renowned Selective Mutism expert, Dr. Elisa Shipon-Blum, we will help your child, tween, or teen build the social communication skills necessary for school, the real world, and at home.

Click here to let us know you’re interested!

The CommuniCamp™ Mission is two-fold: 1) treatment in small, peer-groups in a school for children and teens and 2) parent education, training, and support seminars:
Intensive Group Treatment:
Over the course of a three-day weekend (5 hours/day, 15 hours total), our professionally trained counselors, under the direction of our lead clinicians, work directly with two-to-three campers on social comfort and confidence to instill social confidence, increase communication, and facilitate the learning of coping skills using S-CAT® based strategies using each camper’s individual baseline for social communication. Through these strategies and by removing the expectation for speech and respecting each camper’s baseline, our campers see and hear themselves communicating confidently in a peer-group school setting which translates to their school environment when they get home.
Parent Training, Education, and Support Seminars:
While campers undergo treatment, we simultaneously provide 15 hours of intensive parent education, training, and breakout support sessions so parents can immerse themselves in the world of Selective Mutism and learn strategies, ask questions, share stories, receive support, and feel confident implementing the goals, strategies, and interventions the entire family learned at CommuniCamp™, at home.
CommuniCamp™ has been rated as “excellent,” “life-changing,” and highly recommended by parents!
WHEN IS IT?

Friday, June 26, 2026: 6:30 PM – 7:30 PM EST (Welcome Orientation)
Saturday, June 27, 2026: 9:00 AM – 2:00 PM EST (Day One, Child and Parent Sessions)
Sunday, June 28, 2026: 9:00 AM – 2:00 PM EST (Day Two, Child and Parent Sessions)
Monday, June 29, 2026: 9:00 AM – 2:00 PM EST (Day Three, Child and Parent Sessions)

The SMart Center’s CommuniCamp™ Program is held multiple times over the course of the year. Click here to find out when!
WHO CAN APPLY? Children and teens (new and existing SMart Center patients) ages 3-17-years-old with Selective Mutism, Social Anxiety, and/or Extreme Shyness (and their families!). Your loved one does not need an official diagnosis to attend.
WHERE IS IT? We rent a local school in the Greater Philadelphia Area (Click here for local, low-cost housing recommendations)
HOW TO REGISTER?
Click here to let us know you’re interested!
QUICK LINKS

Our treatment method, S-CAT® is globally successful and backed by research (95% success rate)
Ask us for CommuniCamp™ references
Read our testimonials!
Apply for our Financial Assistance
SMart Center Out-of-Network Insurance Coding Guide

For more detailed information, click on the links below, visit www.CommuniCamp.org or email CommuniCamp@SelectiveMutismCenter.org

6-Week, Virtual Social Skills Series for Young Adults (Ages 18+)
2026-07-15 18:00 - 2026-08-19 18:00 | Virtual
Do you find it hard to speak up, start conversations, or feel confident in social situations?
Our Young Adult Social Skills Series is designed specifically for young adults, ages 18+, navigating social anxiety, Selective Mutism, and social communication challenges. This 6-week virtual series gives you the opportunity to:

Build confidence in social communication through interactive activities, real-life scenarios, and group collaboration
Practice practical, age-relevant skills like introducing yourself, navigating group conversations, and maintaining connections
Strengthen relationship skills, including building friendships, setting boundaries, and communicating your thoughts clearly
Learn and discuss coping strategies to manage social anxiety, such as preparation techniques, mindset shifts, and confidence-building tools
And more, all in a supportive & low-pressure environment!

Every session is guided by trained clinicians who meet you where you are, whether you’re nonverbal, easing into speech, or already verbal but looking to grow your confidence. You’ll gain tools and support to strengthen your social communication skills in a safe, encouraging group setting with peers who understand.
This virtual series is structured as a complete 6-session program, not individual drop-ins. Registration is $450 and includes the full 6-week program. This series will be hosted from July 15 to August 19, beginning at 6 PM EST each week.
START YOUR ENROLLMENT
For more detailed information, call our office at (215) 887 5748, or email Events@SMartCenter.us!

July 2026 CommuniCamp™
2026-07-16 18:30 - 2026-07-19 14:00 | Melrose Park, PA
CommuniCamp™ is a 3+ day Intensive Group Treatment and Parent Training Program to help children and teens ages 3-17 (at every stage of communication e.g. shut-down and non-communicative, nonverbal, somewhat communicative, etc.) with Selective Mutism, social anxiety, and extreme shyness speak in school and other social settings. Based on 20+ years of experience treating Selective Mutism using Social Communication Anxiety Treatment® (S-CAT®), the evidence-based treatment approach created by world-renowned Selective Mutism expert, Dr. Elisa Shipon-Blum, we will help your child, tween, or teen build the social communication skills necessary for school, the real world, and at home.

Click here to let us know you’re interested!

The CommuniCamp™ Mission is two-fold: 1) treatment in small, peer-groups in a school for children and teens and 2) parent education, training, and support seminars:
Intensive Group Treatment:
Over the course of a three-day weekend (5 hours/day, 15 hours total), our professionally trained counselors, under the direction of our lead clinicians, work directly with two-to-three campers on social comfort and confidence to instill social confidence, increase communication, and facilitate the learning of coping skills using S-CAT® based strategies using each camper’s individual baseline for social communication. Through these strategies and by removing the expectation for speech and respecting each camper’s baseline, our campers see and hear themselves communicating confidently in a peer-group school setting which translates to their school environment when they get home.
Parent Training, Education, and Support Seminars:
While campers undergo treatment, we simultaneously provide 15 hours of intensive parent education, training, and breakout support sessions so parents can immerse themselves in the world of Selective Mutism and learn strategies, ask questions, share stories, receive support, and feel confident implementing the goals, strategies, and interventions the entire family learned at CommuniCamp™, at home.
CommuniCamp™ has been rated as “excellent,” “life-changing,” and highly recommended by parents!
WHEN IS IT?

Thursday, July 16, 2026: 6:30 PM – 7:30 PM EST (Welcome Orientation)
Friday, July 17, 2026: 9:00 AM – 2:00 PM EST (Day One, Child and Parent Sessions)
Saturday, July 18, 2026: 9:00 AM – 2:00 PM EST (Day Two, Child and Parent Sessions)
Sunday, July 19, 2026: 9:00 AM – 2:00 PM EST (Day Three, Child and Parent Sessions)

The SMart Center’s CommuniCamp™ Program is held multiple times over the course of the year. Click here to find out when!
WHO CAN APPLY? Children and teens (new and existing SMart Center patients) ages 3-17-years-old with Selective Mutism, Social Anxiety, and/or Extreme Shyness (and their families!). Your loved one does not need an official diagnosis to attend.
WHERE IS IT? We rent a local school in the Greater Philadelphia Area (Click here for local, low-cost housing recommendations)
HOW TO REGISTER?
Click here to let us know you’re interested!
QUICK LINKS

Our treatment method, S-CAT® is globally successful and backed by research (95% success rate)
Ask us for CommuniCamp™ references
Read our testimonials!
Apply for our Financial Assistance
SMart Center Out-of-Network Insurance Coding Guide

For more detailed information, click on the links below, visit www.CommuniCamp.org or email CommuniCamp@SelectiveMutismCenter.org

August 2026 CommuniCamp™
2026-08-07 18:30 - 2026-08-10 14:00 | Abington, PA
CommuniCamp™ is a 3+ day Intensive Group Treatment and Parent Training Program to help children and teens ages 3-17 (at every stage of communication e.g. shut-down and non-communicative, nonverbal, somewhat communicative, etc.) with Selective Mutism, social anxiety, and extreme shyness speak in school and other social settings. Based on 20+ years of experience treating Selective Mutism using Social Communication Anxiety Treatment® (S-CAT®), the evidence-based treatment approach created by world-renowned Selective Mutism expert, Dr. Elisa Shipon-Blum, we will help your child, tween, or teen build the social communication skills necessary for school, the real world, and at home.

Click here to let us know you’re interested!

The CommuniCamp™ Mission is two-fold: 1) treatment in small, peer-groups in a school for children and teens and 2) parent education, training, and support seminars:
Intensive Group Treatment:
Over the course of a three-day weekend (5 hours/day, 15 hours total), our professionally trained counselors, under the direction of our lead clinicians, work directly with two-to-three campers on social comfort and confidence to instill social confidence, increase communication, and facilitate the learning of coping skills using S-CAT® based strategies using each camper’s individual baseline for social communication. Through these strategies and by removing the expectation for speech and respecting each camper’s baseline, our campers see and hear themselves communicating confidently in a peer-group school setting which translates to their school environment when they get home.
Parent Training, Education, and Support Seminars:
While campers undergo treatment, we simultaneously provide 15 hours of intensive parent education, training, and breakout support sessions so parents can immerse themselves in the world of Selective Mutism and learn strategies, ask questions, share stories, receive support, and feel confident implementing the goals, strategies, and interventions the entire family learned at CommuniCamp™, at home.
CommuniCamp™ has been rated as “excellent,” “life-changing,” and highly recommended by parents!
WHEN IS IT?

Friday, August 7, 2026: 6:30 PM – 7:30 PM EST (Welcome Orientation)
Saturday, August 8, 2026: 9:00 AM – 2:00 PM EST (Day One, Child and Parent Sessions)
Sunday, August 9, 2026: 9:00 AM – 2:00 PM EST (Day Two, Child and Parent Sessions)
Monday, August 10, 2026: 9:00 AM – 2:00 PM EST (Day Three, Child and Parent Sessions)

The SMart Center’s CommuniCamp™ Program is held multiple times over the course of the year. Click here to find out when!
WHO CAN APPLY? Children and teens (new and existing SMart Center patients) ages 3-17-years-old with Selective Mutism, Social Anxiety, and/or Extreme Shyness (and their families!). Your loved one does not need an official diagnosis to attend.
WHERE IS IT? We rent a local school in the Greater Philadelphia Area (Click here for local, low-cost housing recommendations)
HOW TO REGISTER?
Click here to let us know you’re interested!
QUICK LINKS

Our treatment method, S-CAT® is globally successful and backed by research (95% success rate)
Ask us for CommuniCamp™ references
Read our testimonials!
Apply for our Financial Assistance
SMart Center Out-of-Network Insurance Coding Guide

For more detailed information, click on the links below, visit www.CommuniCamp.org or email CommuniCamp@SelectiveMutismCenter.org
