Selective Mutism in the School
Selective Mutism is a social communication anxiety disorder and needs to be approached from an anxiety perspective. For the student to successfully overcome SM, certain characteristics must be present within the classroom to enable for the development of social comfort and the progression of communication.
Goals for parents, teachers and treatment professionals are to work together in a purposeful manner to help a student with SM overcome their difficulty with communication by providing the ideal classroom setting, which promotes:
- Lowered anxiety
- Building of self-esteem
- Increased social comfort
- Progression of communication
Please share these materials with other school team members & professionals!
Back-to-School Resources
Back-to-School Planning Webinar
Preparing for the New School Year
The SM Interview Game/Goal
“The Ideal Classroom Setting for the Selectively Mute Child”
“The Back to School & Summer Vacation Guide”
“The Back to School & Summer Vacation Guide”
Additional School Resources
The Social Communication Bridge®
Download and print the Social Communication Bridge®, an effective tool in SM treatment
Selective Mutism In the School Setting
A presentation on Selective Mutism in the school and how to set your student up for success
The Spot
The SPOT focuses on ‘comfort precedes communication,’ where progress and strategies are done away from the group.
S-CAT® Accommodation Recommendations
Recommendations for accommodations for Selective Mutism in the school setting based on the challenge presented
The Selective Mutism Interview Goal/Game©
This strategy helps children learn how to respond to and initiate with others
Building Social Comfort in School
Discusses in-the-school strategies for building comfort in the classroom
Unspoken Words: A Selective Mutism Podcast
EP34: Live Chat with Parents at CommuniCamp™ – Back to School
EP31: Navigating School Accommodations with Dr. Eric Endlich
EP24: Dr. E & Jen Chat with School Professionals
EP21: Ask Dr. E – School Accommodations
EP16: Accommodating School-Related Difficulties
EP15: Differences Between 504 & IEP Plans
EP9: The Importance of School-Based Accommodations with Jennifer Brittingham, LPC
School and Assessment Services
SMart Center Literature
SMart Center Brochure
Counseling and Assessments Flyer
Assessment Flyers
