EP16: How to navigate the testing & assessment process at school and accommodate school-related difficulties

Dr. E sits down with SMart Center Lead Clinician Jennifer Brittingham to discuss ways to navigate the testing and assessment process, what to do when your child has difficulty engaging with peers, how to build comfort with teachers, and more.  

Topics: 

(1:54) How to navigate the testing process 

(17:51) What if my child has difficulty engaging with peers? 

(30:01) How to build comfort with teachers   

(39:18) Strategies for children to become more responsive in the classroom  

(42:54) Does your child have difficulty starting and completing tasks? 

(50:28) How to accommodate picky eating  

(57:46) How to navigate changes and transitions 

(1:01:35) Final thoughts/recommendations heading into the school year 

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Listen to other episodes of Unspoken Words here. 

Recommended Listening:  

• Ep5: Back to School  

• Ep9: Importance of School-based accommodations and interventions 

• EP15: Differences between 504 and IEP plans, getting the school on board with treatment, building social skills & more 

• Webinar: What is Selective Mutism? 

Recommended Reading:  

• Handout: Social Engagement is the KEY and FUEL to Communcation 

• Summer Vacation & Back-to-School Guide (download eBook) 

• Easing School Jitters for the Selectively Mute Child (download eBook) 

This podcast was produced by New Edition Consulting 

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