EP29: The Consequences of Untreated Eating Disorders w/ Dr. Megan Faye
Dr. E and Dr. Megan Faye discuss eating difficulties, specifically focusing on Avoidant Restrictive Food Intake Disorder – otherwise known as ARFID.
EP25: Treating Selective Mutism & Autism w/ Dr. Vera Joffe
In this episode, Dr. E and autism expert, Dr. Vera Joffe, discuss the coexistence of SM and autism, the differentiation between the two, treatment considerations, school-based accommodations, and the importance of early screening for autism.
EP23: Managing Your Anxiety with Lynn Lyons, LICSW
Dr. E and Lynn discuss how to balance parental intervention and accommodations to avoid the pitfalls of excessive worry and anxiety that could cripple a child's development.
EP19: Navigating family relatives, school performances and busy shopping environments during the holidays
Dr. E answers a handful of holiday-themed mailbag questions from our community.
EP18: Holiday Prep (November 2022)
Dr. Elisa Shipon-Blum sits down with co-host Alex Collins to answer some listener questions on how to best prepare yourself, child or teen heading into the holidays.
EP17: Live Chat w/ Teens @ CommuniCamp
This episode features a live discussion with Dr. Elisa Shipon Blum and four teenagers at a recent CommuniCamp.
EP15: Differences between 504 and IEP plans, getting the school on board with treatment, building social skills & more
Dr. E is joined by SMart Center Lead Clinician Jennifer Brittingham to discuss the differences between 504 and IEP plans, ways to get your child’s school staff on board with treatment, and more!
EP14: Back to School (September 2022)
Dr. Elisa Shipon-Blum welcomes Jennifer Brittingham LPC, a SMart Center lead clinician and school consultant to the podcast to discuss all things back to school!
EP13: Preparing for Summer
Dr. E and SMart Center’s School Consultant, Jennifer Brittingham, discuss what parents can do to prepare their children for the summer months ahead.
EP11, Part 2: The Missing Link w/ Jennifer Brittingham, LPC
Dr Elisa Shipon-Blum is joined once again by Jennifer Brittingham, LPC to break down Stage 2 of the Social Communication Bridge®, otherwise known as the transitional stage of communication.