Each year, individuals living with SM walk into classrooms, workplaces, clinics, and social settings unable to speak—not because they won’t, but because they can’t. Selective Mutism is often misunderstood, underestimated,… Continue reading 2025 Annual Appeal
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Selective Mutism and Other Forms of Anxiety
February 2025 Dear SMA Community, Part of the Selective Mutism Association’s goal is to advocate for those withselective mutism by spreading awareness and providing educational resourcesand tools. We believe that… Continue reading Selective Mutism and Other Forms of Anxiety
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
Transition to Summer
April 2023 Dear SMA Community, While it’s just the beginning of spring and most of us are thinking about summer as something far in the future, when planning for kids,… Continue reading Transition to Summer
Top Ways SMA Made a Difference in 2022
SMA continued to experience record growth in 2022, and we are so appreciative of your ongoing support and your commitment to help us spread awareness, educate and support those impacted… Continue reading Top Ways SMA Made a Difference in 2022
Growing your Child’s Motivation to Challenge Anxiety
Dear SMA Community, Engaging in therapy or completing communication goals on your own is hardly ever easy. Its not easy for caregivers to see their loved one struggle, and it’s… Continue reading Growing your Child’s Motivation to Challenge Anxiety
Selective Mutism and Special Education: How to Get Support for Students
Find out about special education eligibility for students with selective mutism Since communication is a key component to learning, children with selective mutism (SM) often struggle in school. Their struggle… Continue reading Selective Mutism and Special Education: How to Get Support for Students