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Saying Goodbye to SM!
~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Saying Goodbye to Selective Mutism For those who have children with SM… remember those first days when you realized…
Ladder of Selective Mutism
The selective mutism ladder gives a general overview of the levels of SM. Determining which level or step on the…
UnMUTE Selective Mutism
Understanding Selective Mutism… Fear is the guiding force behind Selective Mutism. When a person with SM is in a fearful…
Dealing with Selective Mutism burnout
A wonderful parent reached out to me. She was concerned about her daughter’s recent regression in battling selective mutism. The…
Helpful Holiday Hints with Selective Mutism
Holidays are a time of joy and family. But when selective mutism is involved, they can be stressful and scary,…
Update on book status
Many of you might already be aware of the book I’ve been writing telling my story about raising a child…
The only way to beat fear is with greater fear…
Kindergarten screenings were approaching, and I was a nervous wreck. My son didn’t grasp the weight of the situation. If…
Finding the keys to unlock their voice …
“The lead preschool teacher asked me one day, “how do you get your child to talk to others?” I’ll never…
Invisible Rules
“It is typical of someone with Selective Mutism to set unseen rules which must be painstakingly followed. Meaning, if you…