Resources for Teens and Adults with SM
We have over 30 years experience working with teens and adults. The resources below include handouts, webinars, podcasts, and S-CAT® tools to help in the understanding of and progression through SM in teens and adults.
Services
Selective Mutism Evaluation
Helps to determine factors into WHY a teen is mute, why it may be continuing, and Stages of Social Communication in all social settings.
CommuniCamp for Teens
CommuniCamp™ for Teens delivers the motivation for success and will address all aspects of life for ages 13 to 17 (acceptions made for ages 18 & 19 upon clinician approval).
Individualized Intensive
The individualized intensive is our gold standard of care to assess social communication challenges, including contributing factors and/or co-occurring challenges as well as baseline stages on the Social Communication Bridge.
Virtual Get Together
For ages 10 to 18, join a clinician and similar-aged peers in a comfortable social setting to practice skills to increase social communication and confidence.
Webinars & Handouts
Selective Mutism Through the Ages
From tots, to teens, to adults – how does clinical presentation change and how do we adapt our treatment accordingly?
Helping Teens and Adults Communicate
This webinar helps individuals struggling with Selective Mutism become confident social communicators.
‘What is SM?’ Booklet
This booklet offers a comprehensive definition of Selective Mutism – including diagnostic criteria, a glimpse into S-CAT®, and much more.
Cultivating Confident Social Communicators
This guide helps individuals struggling with Selective Mutism become confident social communicators.
Communication Progression by Age
For ages 10 to 18, join a clinician and similar-aged peers in a comfortable social setting to practice skills to increase social communication and confidence.
Handling Teens with SM in the Real World
Help your teen navigate public places by educating yourself and preparing them ahead of time.
Podcast Episodes
Unspoken Words: Live Chat with Teens at CommuniCamp™
Four teenagers join Dr. E at a recent CommuniCamp to share their individual experiences with Selective Mutism, answering questions, providing advice and recommendations, and serving as a beacon of hope and support to anyone else struggling with SM.
Unspoken Words: Live Chat with Parents of Teens with SM
Dr Elisa Shipon-Blum speaks with parents of teenagers with Selective Mutism and answers some of their questions. The discussion is moderated by CommuniCamp Director and Outreach Coordinator LisaMarie Vargas.
Outloud: “Let’s Talk Teens”
Dr. E guest appears on the Outloud Podcast to answer our most common questions when it comes to tackling SM across ages and in the tough teen years.
Outloud: “Adults and SM”
Dr. Elisa Shipon-Blum guest appears on the Outloud Podcast to talk about Adults & Selective Mutism, the barriers they face, and how to get help.
Teen Success Stories
Featuring the success stories of our former teen patients who have overcome Selective Mutism, read the treatment journeys of some of our Shining Stars. To ask a question to one of our teens, click the button below!
Meet Veronica
Meet Audrey
Meet Nick
