By Dr. Elisa Shipon Blum For teens and young adults with Selective Mutism, if symptoms persist, does not disappear in adolescence. It changes form. As children become teens and young adults, their worlds expand and so do the expectations for independence, social participation, and self-advocacy. For those with Selective Mutism, this stage [...] The post 🌟Typical Goals for Teens and Young Adults with Selective Mutism🌟 appeared first on Selective Mutism Anxiety & Related Disorders Treatme...| Selective Mutism Anxiety & Related Disorders Treatment Center
By Dr. Elisa Shipon Blum When children with Selective Mutism (SM) reach late childhood or adolescence, their world begins to expand beyond the classroom into after-school clubs, sports, music, art, and volunteer programs. For families, this can feel both exciting and daunting. Will my child participate? Will they feel overwhelmed?The good news [...] The post 🌟 Finding Their Place: The Importance of Small Group Activities for Older Children and Teens with Selective Mutism appeared first on ...| Selective Mutism Anxiety & Related Disorders Treatment Center