EP66: How Shining Star, Leo, Overcame Selective Mutism

EP66 features the latest installment of our Shining Stars series, where we sit down with former SMart Center patients – or their parents – and discuss how they overcame Selective Mutism. This episode, we meet former SMart Center patient, Leo.

In this episode, Dr. Elisa Shipon-Blum and Leo’s mom, Misty, discuss how her family found the right treatment approach for Leo, concrete examples of Leo’s expanded communication, and advice for families beginning this journey, and more.

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Chapters: 

(03:44) Recognizing Leo's Signs – When Leo's Shyness Became Something More

(08:03) The Search for Answers – Explaining Four Years Without Progress

(14:24) Finding the SMart Center – A Turning Point For Leo

(22:03) The Power of Structure – Crossing the Bridge to Communication

(29:47) Trust the Process – Lessons for Families on the Journey

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Ask Dr. E a question of your own! 

Learn more about the host, Dr. Elisa Shipon-Blum 

Explore our SMart Center success stories! 

Get started at the SMart Center 

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Share our upcoming Selective Mutism In The School Virtual Conference with your child or teen’s school staff. 6.5 CEs/CEUs are available. 

Learn more about CommuniCamp, our 3+ day intensive group treatment and ALL DAY parent training & support program

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For all podcast inquiries, please contact Dakota Hornak at ⁠dhornak@selectivemutismcenter.org⁠ 

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