Individual Treatment

Individual Treatment for children, teens and adults

Our gold standard and most successful approach to treating Selective Mutism is working with us one-on-one by way of our Individualized Intensive Program or Jumpstart. Our treatment uses Dr. Elisa Shipon-Blum’s evidence-based S-CAT® and is available both in-person and via telehealth.

Designed for children, teens, and adults who have social communication challenges such as Selective Mutism, social anxiety, extreme shyness, social communication (pragmatic) disorder, and other related challenges.

All treatment services begin with the Selective Mutism Evaluation (SME).

We offer financial assistance for all of our services. We encourage families to apply.

More than 6,000 individuals worldwide have been successfully treated with the Individualized Intensive S-CAT® Program.

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S-CAT® Individualized Intensive Program (one or multi-day)

Our Individual Treatment program can be performed in one day or across multiple days. Treatment can begin after the Selective Mutism Evaluation. You can expect an all-encompassing assessment of the individual’s social communication challenges.

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The Individualized Intensive Program (Gold Standard Treatment). (Telehealth or In-Person)

🎯 1, 2, or Multi-Day Options Available

This one-on-one experience is designed to go deep. It is fully personalized, focused entirely on your child or teen’s specific needs.

💡 What Happens During an Individualized Intensive?
- More time for a deeper assessment of an individuals presentation and co-existing challenges 🧠
- One-on-One Treatment & Exposure Practice 🧩
- Parent Coaching & Skill-Building 👪
- School Planning & Accommodations 🏫
- Step-by-Step Written Treatment Plan 📝
🧠 Ideal For Families Who:
- Want the most comprehensive care model: 1-1 extended, uninterrupted support ✨
- Travel far or prefer a single-session option ‍✈️
- Have a more severe presentation of SM or a co-existing challenges (ie, ASD, ADHD, intellectual delays, etc) 💬
- Need support with coexisting conditions 🔄

🔄 Continued Care Can Look Like:

- - Monthly or weekly consultations, as needed.
  - Medication management consultation
  - School consultation
  - Group treatment (CommuniCamp™, Online Virtual Groups)

Jumpstart Program

The SMart Center offers a more incremental approach to treating Selective Mutism and related disorders.

🎯 1.5 – 2 Hour Session (In-Person or Telehealth)

This launchpad session is designed to kickstart treatment right away after your Selective Mutism Evaluation (SME). It’s a shorter consultation (than the intensive), provides immediate, structured support to begin the journey to overcoming SM.

💡 What Happens During (and after) a Jump Start Program?

Initial Treatment & Exposure Practice 🧩
Psychoeducation for Parents 👪
Initial skills & Strategy Development ✏️
You will receive a written report 📝 summarizing:
✅ What was done during the session
✅ Best strategies for progression
✅ Specific goals tailored to the child, parents or the adult’s unique needs

⚠️ Please Note:
This program does not include the full S-CAT® program components such as an in-depth assessment and detailed, step-by-step written treatment plan as well as school-based accommodations/interventions (504/IEP recommendations) provided in the Individualized Intensive Program (above)

🧠 Ideal For Families Who:

Prefer a shorter initial treatment before deciding on ongoing care 🕒
Need structured guidance to start using strategies at home and school 🏡🏫

🔄 Continued Care Can Look Like:

Weekly 45 min psychotherapy sessions 💬
Monthly 1-2 hour S-CAT® treatment sessions 🗕️
School consultation and trainings 🏫
Group treatment (CommuniCamp™, Online Virtual Groups) 🤞
Medication management consultation 💊