Meeting Children & Teens Where They Are: The Power of the Social Communication Bridge®
By Dr. Elisa Shipon Blum Imagine being expected to give a speech in front of hundreds of people without any preparation, in [...]
EP58: Selective Mutism and the Power of Play w/ Dr. Jody LeVos
In the episode, Dr. Elisa Shipon-Blum and Dr. Jody LeVos discuss how different types of play—from structured therapy to free exploration—can be integrated into treatment to support emotional regulation and encourage speech development.
EP57: Live Chat w/ Parents @ CommuniCamp™
In the episode, Dr. Elisa Shipon-Blum and three participating parents discuss each parent’s unique but relatable experiences they are going through with a child with Selective Mutism.
Buckets, Shovels, and Small Talk: How to Facilitate Peer Interactions at the Park or Beach
By Dr. Elisa Shipon Blum Using natural objects, simple questions, and strategic parent positioning to foster social connections for children with Selective Mutism [...]
EP56: Treating Your Selective Mute Child in their Natural Environment w/ Ruth Perednik
In this episode, Dr. Elisa Shipon-Blum and Ruth Perednik discuss why children don’t progress by practicing skills only in a treatment setting, how to continue therapy at home, how to get buy-in from teachers and school staff and more.
I Had Selective Mutism as a Child – Why Am I Still Struggling as an Adult?
By Dr. Elisa Shipon Blum Many adults look back on their childhood and remember the intense silence that came with Selective Mutism (SM). [...]
EP55: Fostering Independence in Elementary-Aged Children w/ Dr. Jenna Blum
In this episode, Dr. E and Dr. Jenna break down how to foster independence in elementary-aged children. They discuss how to encourage decision making, foster self-help skills, develop your child’s problem-solving abilities and more.
Empowering Communication: Strategies and Recommendations for Treating Selective Mutism and Childhood Apraxia of Speech (CAS)
By Dr. Elisa Shipon Blum When a child has both Selective Mutism (SM) and Childhood Apraxia of Speech (CAS), treatment must address both [...]
EP54 (Ask Dr. E): Summer Jobs for Teens, Inappropriate Public Behavior, SM vs Speech Refusal & more
In the episode, we answer five questions, including how to manage inappropriate behavior in public, recommended summer jobs for a teen with SM, selective mutism vs just refusing not to speak & more.
FAQ_What is the Treatment Approach at the SMart Center?
We get this question all the time! At the SMart Center, we don’t use a one-size-fits-all model or focus on just “getting a child to [...]
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