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Selective Mutism in Schools

One of SMA’s main goals is to increase awareness about selective mutism in the school setting and provide tools that help educators make accommodations for students diagnosed with SM in their classrooms to better help them grow, learn, and participate at school. For educators (including school administrators, teachers, speech-language pathologists, social workers, school psychologists, and counselors), we want to be a source of information and support.

Educator’s Webcourse

The Selective Mutism Association (SMA) Educator’s webcourse aims to equip educators, and other school professionals, with the knowledge and tools needed to effectively support students with Selective Mutism (SM) in the school setting. Participants will learn about SM symptoms, how SM can impact students at school, and evidence-based assessment and intervention strategies. Caregivers are also able to sign up their child’s teacher or educational staff person by creating an account for their educator and purchasing the course for them. To enroll in our self-paced courses visit https://app.ce-go.com/selectivemutismassociation/courses

SMA Members, please use SMATeacher as your discount code for your member benefit of 20% off. After registering for the course, your membership status will be verified by SMA. If you are not a member of SMA and the discount code is used, your course access may be canceled until your membership can be brought up to date or the non-member price is paid. For those who are purchasing 3 or more courses, please contact info@selectivemutism.org for a discount code.

Educator’s Toolkit

Compiled by members of SMA, this toolkit serves as a helpful guide for educators of all kinds in recognizing and supporting children with selective mutism in the classroom.

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Join SMA

By joining SMA, you become a part of the largest and most comprehensive charitable organization in the world dedicated to selective mutism. To connect with our community of treating professionals and families and access all of our resources and information, consider becoming a member.

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News and Articles

Browse our expansive collection of resources for information and tips for managing Selective Mutism. All of our resources are based on scientific, peer-reviewed research.

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Read Our FAQs

Whether you’re a parent, caregiver, or an individual living with selective mutism, there are a lot of questions about this disorder. We’ve compiled our most-asked questions and answers for you to learn more about SM.

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