This episode is a Live Chat with Parents, hosted by Dr. E and moderated by LisaMarie. This is a special recording focused on children ages nine to 12 with selective mutism. Three parents, Daphne, Edwin, and Julie, engage in conversation, sharing their experiences and asking Dr. E questions related to their children's specific circumstances.
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Questions:
(3:40) HOW CAN I BE THE BEST ADVOCATE FOR MY DAUGHTER IN SCHOOL? WE ATTEND A PRIVATE SCHOOL.
(9:54) PUBLIC SCHOOL VS PRIVATE SCHOOL. WHICH IS MORE EFFECTIVE FOR A CHILD WITH SM?
(15:25) HANDLING THE MISCONCEPTION THAT KIDS WITH SM ARE DEFIANT OR NON-COMPLIANT
(26:19) HOW TO ENCOURAGE A YOUNG TEEN TO BE MORE OF AN ADVOCATE FOR THEMSELVES
(35:36) IF WE LIFT MY CHILD'S SM, IS THERE A CHANCE THAT IT'LL COME BACK?
(39:58) WAYS TO BUILD COMFORT IN SCHOOL AND SETTING IMPACTFUL IEP GOALS
(44:39) HOW TO REGAIN THE MOMENTUM AFTER A DIGRESSION
(49:00) WAYS TO MAINTAIN OLD FREINDSHIPS AS YOUR CHILD'S INTEREST GROW AND EVOLVE
(51:45) WOULD A MONTESSORI SCHOOL BE BENEFICIAL FOR MY CHILD?
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Unspoken Words: A Selective Mutism Podcast by Dr. Elisa Shipon-Blum