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 [...]
🌟 Focusing on Others First: A Pathway to Progress in Selective Mutism 🌟
By Dr. Elisa Shipon Blum When supporting a child with Selective Mutism (SM), the natural instinct is to ask questions, encourage responses, [...]
Polls and Surveys: A Creative Path to Social Communication for Children & Teens with Selective Mutism
By Dr. Elisa Shipon Blum Children and teens with Selective Mutism (SM) often struggle with the natural give-and-take of conversations. Initiating, responding, [...]
EP66: How Shining Star, Leo, Overcame Selective Mutism
EP66 features the latest installment of our Shining Stars series, where we sit down with former SMart Center patients – or their parents – and discuss how they overcame Selective Mutism. In this episode, we meet former SMart Center patient Leo.
Tips for Smoother Transitions for Children with Selective Mutism
by Dr. Elisa Shipon-Blum Are you often met with resistance when it’s time for your child to transition into activities, tasks, or social [...]
🌱 Learned Helplessness and Selective Mutism
By Dr. Elisa Shipon Blum 💡 How to Foster Independence in Your Child When your child has Selective Mutism (SM), your instinct [...]
EP65: A Parent’s Guide to Navigating Selective Mutism w/ Dr. Jami Furr
EP65 of the Unspoken Words podcast features a discussion between Dr. Elisa Shipon-Blum and clinical psychiatrist, Dr. Jamie Furr, on the critical role parents play in their child's Selective Mutism treatment.
How to Prepare a Child with Selective Mutism for the Holiday Season
By Dr. Elisa Shipon Blum Holidays are meant to be a joyous time for everyone! However, for a child with Selective Mutism, [...]
🎯 Social Communication ROUND ROBIN!
By Dr. Elisa Shipon Blum 🎾 What is the Round Robin? Imagine a tennis match. One player "serves" and the other "returns." [...]
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