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Selective Mutism Therapy & Support

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Selective Mutism Therapy & Support

Anna Biavati is the director of Word Steps SLT and is a multilingual therapist, specialist in

Word Steps provides a friendly and professional private Speech and Language Therapy services throughout Edinburgh, Mid, East and West Lothian, Fife and Stirlingshire

23/11/2025

Comment "MANTRA" to download your 20-day guide.

Mistakes are not proof of failure, they’re proof of learning.
Every time something feels hard, your brain is growing new pathways.
💬 “Mistakes help my brain grow.”

22/11/2025

The brain doesn’t learn from getting it right — it learns from trying again.
Each small effort creates new, stronger connections.

Repeat this mantra today:
💬 “I’m learning every time I try.”

Comment "MANTRA" to start rewiring your Brave Brain!

21/11/2025

✨ New here? Start with this FREE resource, the Selective Mutism Survival Kit: Parent Reflection Journal.
This is the guide thousands of parents use to understand why their child isn’t speaking, what’s really happening in the brain, and how to build safety so speech can naturally emerge.

If your child freezes, shuts down, avoids eye contact, or can’t get words out… this survival kit will help you begin the journey with clarity and confidence.

💛 Inside the Survival Kit you’ll learn:
• The brain-body anxiety cycle behind Selective Mutism
• What actually helps (and what accidentally increases fear)
• How to connect without pressure
• Simple daily reflections to track progress
• The foundational steps of my Brave Muscle Method™

This isn’t just a PDF, it’s the reset button so many parents have been looking for.

🔗 Comment "SM" to download the Selective Mutism Survival Kit

If you’re a parent navigating selective mutism, this is your safe starting point.
You’re not alone and you can begin creating change today. 💛

21/11/2025

Comment CHECKLIST and I’ll send you my Free Selective Mutism Checklist Guide.

NO. Selective Mutism isn’t shyness. It’s the brain seeking safety, not refusing to speak.

In this clip, I explain what’s really happening beneath your child’s silence — and why this myth can keep them stuck.

▶️ And make sure to watch the full YouTube video to learn all 3 myths keeping children silent. 👉 https://youtu.be/GJ0alOB-T4I

19/11/2025

💛 "Anna has been in touch several times since the group to check in with us personally which we've never had from any other professional."

Supporting a child with selective mutism can feel overwhelming.
👉 Read what this parent says—sometimes one sentence says it all.

Ready to take the next step?
🔗 Book a free discovery call: http://bit.ly/3U6auj0
👥 Join our free Facebook group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/selectivemutismsupporthub
🎥 Subscribe for tips:
📲 Follow for tips & support:
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18/11/2025

Your brain listens to every word you say to yourself.
When you speak with kindness, your brain relaxes and feels safe to learn.

Try saying this three times today:
💬 “I speak to my brain with kindness.”

Comment "MANTRA" to get your free 20 Day Mantra Series and join the challenge!

17/11/2025

If your child isn’t talking, try this today:
1️⃣ Go for a walk together
2️⃣ Use a softer voice when you speak
3️⃣ Play a game that makes you both laugh

Words aren’t the goal—connection is.

Save this and comment below to share your experience.

16/11/2025

Parenting asks us to feel, remember, and grow all at once.
We’re learning, just like our children. 🌸

💌 Join my community of parents, professionals, and teachers for weekly encouragement, gentle neuroscience, and heart-led tools to help quiet children feel safe to speak.
👉https://www.facebook.com/groups/selectivemutismsupporthub

15/11/2025

Your brain believes every word you say to yourself.

If you keep saying “I can’t,” “I’m not good enough,” or “This is too hard,” — your brain believes that too.

But the amazing thing is… the brain can change.

Through neuroplasticity, every kind thought and gentle repetition helps rewire your Brave Muscle, the part of your brain that connects calm, courage, and communication.

💛 That’s why I’ve created 20 DAYS OF KIND MANTRAS. A short, simple affirmations for children, teens, and parents to build self-belief, resilience, and calm from the inside out.

For the next 20 days, I’ll be sharing one mantra at a time, each one a gentle reminder that you are learning, growing, and that it’s okay to try.

11/11/2025

💬 "I wouldn't hesitate to attend another course with them and recommend it to others."

Hearing the words of families, professionals, and individuals living with selective mutism reminds us why we do this work. 💛

Every breakthrough—no matter how small—is worth celebrating.
👉 Read their story and feel encouraged today.

Ready to take the next step?
🔗 Book a free discovery call: http://bit.ly/3U6auj0
👥 Join our free Facebook group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/selectivemutismsupporthub
🎥 Subscribe for tips:
📲 Follow for tips & support:
Instagram: []
Facebook: [Selective Mutism Therapy & Support]

09/11/2025

Joy and laughter aren’t extras — they’re how the brain learns to trust. 💫
Safety, connection, and relationship build brave pathways.

If you’d like more heart-led guidance each week — join my newsletter (https://www.stepstobravetalking.com/) or our Facebook community (https://www.facebook.com/groups/selectivemutismsupporthub) for parents and professionals supporting brave talking. 🌿

08/11/2025

You might notice your child chatting freely with one person… and completely shutting down with another.
It’s easy to think it’s about who they like or trust — but really, it’s about what their nervous system feels in that moment.

🧠 When the body senses safety, speech flows.
🐢 When it senses threat (even subtle), the voice disappears.

It’s not personal — it’s neurological.
And that means with the right support, safety can be rebuilt.

Has your child ever spoken easily with one person but not another? Share below — you’re not alone in this.

👉Watch the full video here → https://youtu.be/hvShxIKYsEI

Address

Loanhead
EH20 9

Opening Hours

Monday	9am - 3:30pm
Tuesday	9am - 5pm
Wednesday	9am - 3pm
Thursday	9am - 5pm
Friday	9am - 4pm

Website

https://www.edinburgh-speech-therapy-wordsteps.co.uk/contact-me/, https://www.stepstobravetalking.com/

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