In this episode, you will learn how a behavior analyst could help someone affected by Selective Mutism.

To learn about Family Coaching, visit www.smhelp.org/family-coaching 

In this episode, you'll learn how to support an SM child as they are on an extended holiday break from school.  You'll learn the importance of keeping a routine, how to avoid communication regression, and tips on how to hopefully avoid school refusal.

Selective Mutism H.E.L.P. will begin offering Behavioral Services starting January 1st, 2022. For more information, visit www.smhelp.org.

To view the Facebook Video showing the board we used to keep a routine, click HERE.

Occupational Therapy is one of those types of therapies you've probably heard about, but may not fully understand how it could help someone with Selective Mutism. In this episode, I'll talk about how I came to understand what OT can do and how it helped our daughter take steps towards overcoming her Selective Mutism.

Links from this episode:

Zones of Regulation: www.zonesofregulation.com

Sense-ational Spaces: https://www.senseationalspaces.com

Spring 2021 Selective Mutism H.E.L.P. Online Summit Lifetime Access:

https://www.smhelp.org/store/p12/Spring_2021_Online_Summit_-_Individual_Days.html; save 15% on Lifetime Access to any individual day of the Spring 2021 Summit by using coupon code podcast12

Parent Coaching: www.smhelp.org/parent-coaching

In this episode, learn ways to ease an SM child's anxiety during the holiday season to give them the best opportunity to communicate with relatives. 

For questions about Selective Mutism, reach out via email to [email protected]

For information about P.R.I.D.E. Skills click HERE

For more information about preparing a child with SM for the holidays, visit the SMart Center's website by clicking HERE

Play dates can be an effective way for a child with Selective Mutism to start talking to friends and classmates. But, there are certain strategies that parents need to be aware of to make the most out of a playdate. 

For more information about Selective Mutism, visit www.smhelp.org

Parent Coaching is now being offered by Selective Mutism H.E.L.P.! If you are interested in one on one support, please email [email protected].

*This episode made me very emotional thinking about these memories. This caused me to misspeak at one point. I should have said "open ended" question instead of "open choice" question while playing the game Candy Land.

In this episode you will learn tips and strategies to help a child with Selective Mutism have a fun Halloween night. You will learn how to support an SM child before Halloween, during Halloween, and when the night is over. Plus, tips for those children that may not be ready to go trick or treating, but still want to be a part of Halloween night.

Website: www.smhelp.org

Facebook: www.facebook.com/SelectiveMutismHELP

Email: [email protected]

In this episode, you will learn about how Selective Mutism H.E.L.P got started, who is involved, and what resources are available. Plus, you will get information about the next free Selective Mutism H.E.L.P. Online Summit.

Link to register for the free Online Summit: www.smhelp.org/free-summit

If you would like to contribute to the operating costs associated with the website, this podcast, and the free summit, visit https://www.smhelp.org/awareness-merchandise.html

In this episode you will learn the importance of building rapport with a child with SM before setting the expectation to talk. You will also learn the different ways an SM child can communicate and how to get them to the point where they can comfortably speak.

Link for the “About Me” downloadable template https://www.smhelp.org/parent-resources.html (scroll to the bottom of the page)

Link to contribute to operational costs https://www.smhelp.org/awareness-merchandise.html

In this episode you'll learn how you as a parent can support your child as they get ready for starting a new school year. You'll get tips on how to motivate your child to start communicating more at school and how to support them when they get home.

For a free copy of an editable template to create an "About Me" Template, visit https://www.smhelp.org/parent-resources.html and scroll to the bottom of the page, or email [email protected] and use the subject like "Template." 

To learn more about the Free Selective Mutism H.E.L.P. Online Summit and to register, visit https://www.smhelp.org/free-summit.html  This Free Summit will be October 22nd-25th, 2021 and be all about information to help Teens and Adults with SM.

This episode is for teachers to learn what Selective Mutism is and how to support a student with Selective Mutism to give them the best chance of overcoming it.

For information on the Spring 2021 Selective Mutism H.E.L.P. Online Summit, click HERE and enter the code podcast5 to receive a 25% discount on single day interviews.

If you are a teacher looking for more information on how to support a student with SM click HERE to learn more.