By Shanti Swadia (SMA Student Advisory Board) & Taylor Hicks-Hoste (SMA President) August 2026 Dear SMA Community, With a new school year fast approaching, many families and teachers are preparing… Continue reading Starting the School Year Strong: A Student’s Perspective on Selective Mutism
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The Importance of Extracurricular Activities for Children and Teens with Selective Mutism
April 2026 Dear Selective Mutism Community, Participation in extracurricular and socially enriching activities plays an important role in the emotional, social, and developmental growth of children and teens. Research consistently… Continue reading The Importance of Extracurricular Activities for Children and Teens with Selective Mutism
Incorporating Brave Practices at School
October 2025 Dear Selective Mutism Community, Students in the United States spend approximately 35-40 hours per week at school. This highly social and verbal setting is often difficult for students… Continue reading Incorporating Brave Practices at School
Selective Mutism Spring School Transition Plan
April 8, 2024 Dear SMA Community, Spring has officially sprung, and the school year is winding down. It’s time to start developing (or refining) a transition plan for students with… Continue reading Selective Mutism Spring School Transition Plan
SMA Educator’s Webcourse Is Now Available!
September 2023 Dear SM Community, SMA has exciting news to share! SMA has launched a new online professional development resource for teachers and school staff–the SMA Educator’s Webcourse. The SMA… Continue reading SMA Educator’s Webcourse Is Now Available!
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
How to Help a Child with Selective Mutism in the Classroom: 9 Tips
These are the basic best practices for teachers to follow when figuring out how to engage a child with selective mutism So there’s a student in your classroom with selective… Continue reading How to Help a Child with Selective Mutism in the Classroom: 9 Tips