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. ...
What parents want others to understand about selective mutism
I recently posted a question on the Confident Children Facebook page asking parents what they wish others understood about selective...
Helping a child with selective mutism return to school after the holidays
Returning to school after the holidays is often anxiety inducing for children with selective mutism. Having been at home for an extended...
Selective Mutism Is Not Control
I often deliver school training on selective mutism and something I frequently hear is: "It really is unbelievable how (he/she) can have...
BBC documentary clips 'Why can't my child speak'
BBC documentary on the BBC News channel 'Why can't my child speak?' Here are some clips that I feature in. (shared with permission from...
A week intensive with a child with Selective Mutism
I have just finished a one week intensive with a child with selective mutism. Prior to this week, I had three sessions with this child....
