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EP74: Is It Selective Mutism, Autism, or Both? w/ Dr. Jenna Blum

2026-04-13T14:25:57-04:00April 13th, 2026|

Episode 74 features a discussion between Dr. Elisa Shipon-Blum and Dr. Jenna Blum, Director and lead clinical psychologist at the SMart Center’s Counseling & Assessments department, tackling one of the most frequently asked questions in the selective mutism community: Is it Selective Mutism, autism, or both?

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🌟 The Power of Preparation: Why Planning Social Communication Opportunities Ahead of Time Matters for Children and Teens

2026-04-13T12:42:06-04:00April 13th, 2026|

By Dr. Elisa Shipon Blum & Dr. Jenna Blum Helping children and teens develop strong social communication skills is one of the [...]

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EP69: Raising Neurodivergent Kids w/ Deborah Reber

2026-04-10T10:38:15-04:00April 10th, 2026|

Episode 69 features a discussion between Dr. Elisa Shipon-Blum and Debbie Reber, a parenting activist, bestselling author, and founder of Tilt Parenting, on raising neurodivergent children and the critical connection between neurodivergence and selective mutism.

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EP67: Adulting with Autism w/ April Ratchford

2026-04-10T10:27:36-04:00April 10th, 2026|

EP67 features a discussion between Dr. Elisa Shipon-Blum and April Ratchford, a licensed occupational therapist and creator of the popular Adulting with Autism podcast, on the intersection of autism spectrum disorder and selective mutism, specifically in adulthood.

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What I Learned About Myself While My Child Was Going Through Treatment for Selective Mutism

2026-03-31T14:55:01-04:00March 30th, 2026|

By Dr. Elisa Shipon-Blum A message from one parent to another When my child first began treatment for Selective Mutism, I thought the [...]

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Autism Is a Neurodevelopmental Difference, Not Just ‘Shyness’

2026-03-31T15:00:09-04:00March 20th, 2026|

By Dr. Elisa Shipon Blum and Dr. Jenna Blum 🧩 Understanding Autism Spectrum Disorder When It Overlaps with Anxiety and Selective Mutism [...]

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Your Child’s Journey to Communication Success Starts with YOU!

2026-03-31T15:01:31-04:00March 16th, 2026|

By Dr. Elisa Shipon-Blum We know how much you want to help your child overcome Selective Mutism (SM) and find their voice in [...]

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