By Emily Doll, M.A., M.S., CCC-SLP Dear SM Community, A speech-language pathologist (SLP; also referred to as a speech therapist) is a trained clinician who evaluates and treats people… Continue reading What is a Speech Language Pathologist-and Does My Child Need One?
Category: Treating SM
Make Brave Talking Fun with Bravery Bingo
June 2023 Dear SM Community, One of our favorite ways to make brave talking practice more fun is to turn it into a game! Bravery Bingo is an approach that… Continue reading Make Brave Talking Fun with Bravery Bingo
Is a Selective Mutism Intensive Treatment Camp Right for our Family?
Many caregivers of children with SM will have heard of Selective Mutism treatment camps before—whether on SMA’s events page, through social media groups, or by word of mouth. Many have… Continue reading Is a Selective Mutism Intensive Treatment Camp Right for our Family?
Distinguishing between Anxiety, ADHD, and Learning Disorders
Which is it and how can I figure it out? Dear SMA Community, As a pediatrician, several times a week, I see a patient in the office that has been… Continue reading Distinguishing between Anxiety, ADHD, and Learning Disorders
Treating Selective Mutism
How to Treat SM: Effective Research-Based Treatments for Selective Mutism Selective Mutism Treatment Options Treatment for selective mutism (SM) can include psychotherapy and medication to address the anxiety that underlies… Continue reading Treating Selective Mutism