About two years after my daughter’s diagnosis with selective mutism, my husband and I were invited to her school to do a presentation on SM to the teachers at a… Continue reading A Parent’s Perspective on Empathy: How I Stepped Out of My Comfort Zone to Better Understand My Daugher with Selective Mutism
Category: Living With SM
7 Tips To Help Extended Family And Friends Interact With Your Child With Selective Mutism
How to open up a conversation about selective mutism and how to help with the important people in your child’s life Less than one in 5 adults has ever heard… Continue reading 7 Tips To Help Extended Family And Friends Interact With Your Child With Selective Mutism
Top 5 Ways SMA Made a Difference in 2021
From our first-ever virtual annual conference to launching a new website, 2021 was quite the year. Together, we have accomplished much this year to raise awareness, educate and support those… Continue reading Top 5 Ways SMA Made a Difference in 2021
A Parent Perspective: James and Esther
How we discovered that our daughter Rachel had selective mutism: Our diagnosis story “Rachel is so adorable. And aww…she’s so shy.” That was how most people endearingly described Rachel when… Continue reading A Parent Perspective: James and Esther
Selective Mutism and Holidays: How to Manage Selective Mutism During the Holiday Season
Try these 7 tips to make holiday gatherings more enjoyable for your child with selective mutism Holidays are a time of fun, warmth, and togetherness—but they can also be a… Continue reading Selective Mutism and Holidays: How to Manage Selective Mutism During the Holiday Season
How to Talk to Your Child’s Teacher About Selective Mutism
Help set your child up for success in the classroom by following these tips for explaining selective mutism to their teachers Teachers may not be familiar with selective mutism, especially… Continue reading How to Talk to Your Child’s Teacher About Selective Mutism
Activities and Games for Families Navigating Selective Mutism
Help your child develop their brave talking skills through engaging activities for the family When it comes to helping your child practice their brave talking skills, play is a great… Continue reading Activities and Games for Families Navigating Selective Mutism