[NOTE: this episode originally aired 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! From preparing your child/teen and their teachers, to the comfort-building strategies that help with progression of communication, to how to educate the school, to determining IEP & 504 plans, this episode is jam-packed!

(2:50) - How to prepare your child for school

(12:51) - What if my child has anxiety or a panic attack during school?

(17:01) - What if the teacher calls on me?

(21:30) - How do you recommend we build comfort and help with progression of communication?

(35:09) - How do you recommend educating the school?

(43:26) - How do you determine what type of plan you recommend (i.e., 504, IEP)?

(49:40) - Bathroom and eating issues

(1:01:48) - Taking the Bus

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Relevant resources: ⁠About My Child⁠ | ⁠The Selective Mutism Summer Vacation and Back to School Guide⁠ | ⁠Social Communication Bridge®⁠ | ⁠Preparing for the Upcoming School Year⁠

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