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
By Dr. Elisa Shipon Blum Many adults look back on their childhood and remember the intense silence that came with Selective Mutism (SM). For some, speech gradually returned, and they moved on. But for others, even when the silence faded, lingering struggles remained. Social anxiety. Depression. Trouble making or keeping friends. You might [...] The post I Had Selective Mutism as a Child – Why Am I Still Struggling as an Adult? appeared first on Selective Mutism Anxiety & Related Disorde...| Selective Mutism Anxiety & Related Disorders Treatment Center