Your Child’s Journey to Communication Success Starts with YOU!
By Dr. Elisa Shipon-Blum We know how much you want to help your child overcome Selective Mutism (SM) and find their voice in [...]
PVC: Prepare, Visuals, Choices! A Parent’s Guide to Reducing Anxiety & Boosting Communication for Children with Selective Mutism
By Dr. Elisa Shipon Blum For children with Selective Mutism (SM), social situations aren’t just uncomfortable— they can feel unpredictable, overwhelming, and [...]
🌟 Big Shot Roles: Empowering Children and Teens with Selective Mutism 🌟
By Dr. Elisa Shipon Blum & Dr. Jenna Supporting a child or teen with Selective Mutism (SM) requires more than encouraging them [...]
When School Feels Impossible 🏫💔 Understanding School Refusal in Children with Selective Mutism
By Dr. Elisa Shipon Blum & Dr. Jenna When School Refusal Is a Signal For many families, school refusal can feel sudden [...]
What Did You Do in School Today? 🤔 Why Many Kids Say “I Don’t Know” and How Parents Can Reframe the Question
By Dr. Elisa Shipon Blum If you are the parent of a child or teen with Selective Mutism, this exchange may feel very familiar: [...]
The Selective Mutism Interview Goal/Game©: A Strategic Tool in Social Communication Anxiety Treatment® (S-CAT®)
By Dr. Elisa Shipon Blum Helping children with Selective Mutism (SM) learn how to respond and initiate conversation is one of the [...]
🌟 The Power of Warm-Up Time: Why Children and Teens with Selective Mutism Need Space Before They Communicate
By Dr. Elisa Shipon Blum & Dr. Jenna Blum When we think about communication, we often imagine words flowing easily in conversation. [...]
Don’t Wait—FACILITATE: Helping Students with Selective Mutism Build Comfort, Connection, and Communication
By Dr. Elisa Shipon Blum & Dr. Jenna Blum When supporting a student with Selective Mutism (SM) or Social Communication Anxiety, one [...]
Fifth Annual SMRI Fundraiser at Stage Kitchen & Bar
Join us at Stage Kitchen & Bar on Thursday, January 29, 2026, for a memorable evening in support of the Selective Mutism Research Institute [...]
🌟 What Causes Processing Challenges in Children with Selective Mutism? 🌟
By Dr. Elisa Shipon Blum & Dr. Jenna Blum When we think about Selective Mutism (SM), we often focus on the silence [...]
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