EP5: Back to School

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!

(2:01) - How to prepare your child for school

(12:02) - What if my child has anxiety or a panic attack during school?

(16:12) - What if the teacher calls on me?

(20:41) - How do you recommend we build comfort and help with progression of communication?

(34:20) - How do you recommend educating the school?

(42:37) - How do you determine what type of plan you recommend (i.e., 504, IEP)?

(48:51) - Bathroom and eating issues

(1:01:07) - 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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