Unspoken Words: A Selective Mutism Podcast by Dr. Elisa Shipon-Blum EP14: Back to School (September 2022)
[NOTE: this episode originally aired September 2022]
Dr. Elisa Shipon-Blum welcomes Jennifer Brittingham LPC, a SMart Center lead clinician and school consultant to the podcast to discuss all things back to school! From preparing your child/teen and their teachers, to the comfort-building strategies that help with progression of communication, to how to educate the school, to determining IEP & 504 plans, this episode is jam-packed!
(2:50) - How to prepare your child for school
(12:51) - What if my child has anxiety or a panic attack during school?
(17:01) - What if the teacher calls on me?
(21:30) - How do you recommend we build comfort and help with progression of communication?
(35:09) - How do you recommend educating the school?
(43:26) - How do you determine what type of plan you recommend (i.e., 504, IEP)?
(49:40) - Bathroom and eating issues
(1:01:48) - Taking the Bus
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Relevant resources: About My Child | The Selective Mutism Summer Vacation and Back to School Guide | Social Communication Bridge® | Preparing for the Upcoming School Year
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