The Easter Seals NH Selective Mutism Clinic

The SM Clinic provides comprehensive assessment and treatment for children of all ages who are suspected of having a diagnosis of SM. To ensure the child's full social, learning and developmental needs are addressed, the skilled pediatric team includes the following specialists:

• Speech / Language Pathologist
• Sensory Integration Trained Occupational Therapist
• Licensed Clinical Social Worker
• Child Psychiatrist Consultation (if applicable)

The Selective Mutism Clinic is ideal for:

• Diagnostic Services for children who have never been diagnosed
• Treatment services for children who have been diagnosed but past treatment has failed or minimal progress has been made
• Parents who seek an updated evaluation with comprehensive report.

Selective Mutism Evaluation A Comprehensive Evaluation includes an evaluation of various parent/teacher assessment forms, review of past records, parent interview, child evaluation (in person/video) and, in some cases, IEP/504 plans and/or discussion with outside treatment professionals and/or school personnel.

The Comprehensive Report is an excellent way to provide detailed information to other treating professionals and/or school personnel working with children.

Comprehensive Evaluation appointments are 1.5 hours in length. Additional time is spent evaluating multiple parent/teacher assessment forms, past records and developing the Comprehensive Report.

The Comprehensive Report consists of:

• Summary of relevant history
• Child evaluation results
• Explanation of a child's stages of social communication from setting to setting
• Summary of potential causes, precipitating and maintaining factors
• Diagnosis (if applicable)
• Specific recommendations for home/school
• Suggested approach to treatment

SM Consultative Services A service that has supported successful treatment has been our team's consultation and collaboration with outside agencies. This can include in-services, consultation, or direct therapy within school-based settings. These services are available after a comprehensive evaluation has been completed. There is a fee for service and rates can be made available upon request.