What I Learned About Myself While My Child Was Going Through Treatment for Selective Mutism
By Dr. Elisa Shipon-Blum A message from one parent to another When my child first began treatment for Selective Mutism, I thought the [...]
How Is CommuniCamp™ Different?
By Dr. Elisa Shipon-Blum When comparing programs for children with selective mutism or social communication anxiety, it’s important to look beyond the word camp. Consider: ⏱️ [...]
The Biggest Clue: What Happens at Home? SM, ASD or Both?
By Dr. Elisa Shipon Blum and Dr. Jenna Blum Interested in scheduling Autism testing? Learn more now! 🏡 The Biggest Clue: What [...]
Autism Is a Neurodevelopmental Difference, Not Just ‘Shyness’
By Dr. Elisa Shipon Blum and Dr. Jenna Blum 🧩 Understanding Autism Spectrum Disorder When It Overlaps with Anxiety and Selective Mutism [...]
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. [...]
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