Preparing for the return to school
Going back to school can be challenging for children with Selective Mutism - here are some practical tips to support your child’s return...
Is your child's school trained in Selective Mutism?
School training on Selective Mutism is so so important. I cannot stress this enough. If a child has another condition, schools would be...
𝗪𝗵𝗮𝘁 𝗶𝘀 𝗦𝗲𝗹𝗲𝗰𝘁𝗶𝘃𝗲 𝗠𝘂𝘁𝗶𝘀𝗺?!
Selective Mutism is an anxiety disorder whereby a person can talk in some situations but they can't talk in other situations....
What is the difference between High Profile Selective Mutism and Low Profile Selective Mutism?
The terms "high-profile" and "low-profile" are used to describe different presentations of Selective Mutism (SM). High profile SM refers...
What not to say in front of a child with Selective Mutism
When speaking in front of a child with Selective Mutism, it's important to be mindful of the language we use and the messages we convey....
What is Selective Mutism?
Selective mutism is an anxiety disorder, whereby a child (or adult) is unable to speak in specific situations or with specific people....
Helping children with Selective Mutism during the Coronavirus pandemic
How life has changed so drastically in the last couple of weeks. Only a couple of weeks ago I was in schools in Ireland, busy delivering...
Selective Mutism: Why Certain Words are Trickier (hello / goodbye / please / thank you / sorry)
Certain words are particularly hard for children with selective mutism to say. Words such as, 'hello', 'goodbye', 'please', 'thank you',...
Selective Mutism: How to manage a transition to a new class
As we approach the end of the academic year, I have had a lot of parents asking me about how to manage the crucial 'transition'. We know...
How to help a child with Selective Mutism cope with family gatherings
The Christmas period, Easter and other family gatherings can be very anxiety inducing for children with Selective Mutism. Why? 1. ...
