Educational Links: Special Education/504 Accommodations Information: Wrightslaw: In-depth information on special education law issues. Great for parents, advocates, and attorneys. Pacer Center: Resources for families for children with disabilities. Individuals with Disabilities Education… Continue reading Helpful Links and Resources for Selective Mutism
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What Is Selective Mutism?
Learn what selective mutism is, its signs and symptoms, and more What is Selective Mutism? Selective Mutism (SM) is an anxiety disorder characterized by an individual’s inability to speak in… Continue reading What Is Selective Mutism?
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
Webinar: Before the Talking Happens: Strategies for Increasing Nonverbal Engagement
Live Webinar with Q & A! General registration is free! Speakers:Rachel Busman, PsyD, ABPP This program is intended for behavioral health professionals, including Psychologists, Social Workers, Counselors, and MFT’s however… Continue reading Webinar: Before the Talking Happens: Strategies for Increasing Nonverbal Engagement
Webinar: Differentiating Exposures at School- Meaningful Goals for Each Stage of Your Child’s Journey
Emily Doll and Rachel Busman talk about speaking at school and how parents and teachers can choose the right path based on where the child is at in their speaking goals. The speakers will specifically discuss what strategies to use 1) when the child is not yet verbal at all, 2) when the child is starting to speak, and
Live Webinar: Differentiating Exposures at School- Meaningful Goals for Each Stage of Your Child’s Journey
Earn 1 CE Credit This webinar is geared toward parents, treating professionals, educators and caregivers. General registration is free. To be eligible for CE credit, registration is $20. For more… Continue reading Live Webinar: Differentiating Exposures at School- Meaningful Goals for Each Stage of Your Child’s Journey
How To Find A Treating Professional
Finding A Treating Professional Who Can Work With A Child With Selective Mutism There are few providers who may have specific expertise in SM. However, as SM is a form… Continue reading How To Find A Treating Professional
SM Special Education Process
The Special Education Process: What Do I Need to Know? The term, “special education,” often elicits concern and hesitancy from parents, because in past years it has carried some negative… Continue reading SM Special Education Process
Treatment Statement
Treatment Statement SMA advocates for evidence-based treatment strategies that are consistent with current understanding that SM should be treated as an anxiety disorder. Anxiety disorders are the number one mental… Continue reading Treatment Statement
How to Participate Effectively in Your Child’s IEP Meeting
As a parent of a child with special education needs, you should learn how to use the IEP (Individualized Education Program) process as an effective tool to obtain appropriate special… Continue reading How to Participate Effectively in Your Child’s IEP Meeting