SELECTIVE MUTISM
Parent support & resources for selective mutism.
The journey with selective mutism does not have to be lonely and confusing.
As an educator and a mom of a child with selective mutism, I have come to realize that with continuous learning about selective mutism, a reliable support system, smart tools, and techniques to implement at home and in school, a family can help a child overcome selective mutism successfully.
By exploring the resources on this page, you will start your family’s adventure, and I’m here to make sure you have all the help along the way.
Are you suspecting your child to have selective mutism? Here is the parent guide which will help answer the question, “What’s next?..”
Get your checklist for sending your child with selective mutism back to school.
When my daughter was diagnosed with selective mutism at the age of 4, I struggled to understand this rare disorder and was uncertain about the help my child needed.
I knew learning more about selective mutism was a major factor in providing robust and continuous support to my child at home and in school.
Equipped with a few books and articles, I was determined, like you are, to win this battle.
Treatment of selective mutism requires knowledge, tools, and a strong support system (parents, teachers, treatment professionals).
Luckily, overcoming selective mutism is possible with the application of strategies and well-implemented treatment therapy.
A child with selective mutism can thrive and have a quality social and academic learning experience. Start your journey today.
Helping your child with selective mutism be successful at school starts with building strong and efficient home-school conneciton.
“Back-to-School Successfully with Selective Mutism” is a 3-module program that teaches you how to support your child’s teachers in helping your kiddo at school without having to scramble for resources and ideas.
“Back-to-School Successfully with Selective Mutism” does not only ✔️ guide you in home-school transition, but it provides you with ✔️ teacher-targeted resources that you can print and send to school.
Read this article to learn about my family’s journey with selective mutism and how you can help your own child.
What are the causes of selective mutism? A simplified explanation of causes for selective mutism. Parent’s perspective, reflection, and advice.
Diagnosis of selective mutism: simplified parents’ how-to guide.
My child has trouble with basic needs at school. A possible solution for elementary school children.
Selective Mutism behavior tracker/reward chart: school edition.
30 selective mutism symptoms and behaviors. Which ones can you see in your child?
Selective Mutism behavior tracker/reward chart: home edition.
Does my child have selective mutism? Check this selective mutism checklist for signs and symptoms.