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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

21/09/2025

What If Your Child Could Speak Up—Even Somewhere New?

New places can feel scary, and new people can be overwhelming. For kids with Selective Mutism, speaking isn’t just hard—it can feel impossible.

💡 Familiarity helps! A trusted friend, sibling, or comfort object can ease anxiety.
💡 Small steps matter! Whispering, pointing, or writing is still progress.

Every small step is a BIG win! 🎉With patience, kindness, and understanding, we can help kids feel safe and ready to speak.

20/09/2025

From hiding in silence to small brave steps—Chris shares how his daughters broke through their comfort zones. A powerful reminder that progress with selective mutism is built on safety, not pressure.

👉 Full conversation here: https://youtu.be/0dbyddzqfrE

19/09/2025

Chris reveals how discovering the Brave Muscle Method shifted everything for his family. Learn how reframing fear into strength can help anxious kids feel safe and start communicating again.

👉 Watch the full story here: https://youtu.be/0dbyddzqfrE

18/09/2025

What’s it like parenting a teen with selective mutism and anxiety?
Chris shares his honest story—how small steps, patience, and the Brave Muscle Method brought his daughters closer to finding their voice.

👉 Full interview here: https://youtu.be/0dbyddzqfrE

17/09/2025

💬 "Undoubtedly changed our lives."

Short words. Big meaning.

👉 Read what they say—it could be the encouragement another parent needs today.

Ready to take the next step?
👥 Join our free Facebook group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/selectivemutismsupporthub
🎥 Subscribe for tips:
📲 Follow for tips & support:
Instagram: Facebook: Scottish Selective Mutism Speech Therapy

💡 Note: Our highly valued course, Steps To Brave Talking, is temporarily closed while we restructure it to offer a more personalized experience for each family. You can still be part of its development by joining our research project.
Join the Research Project → https://stepstobravetalking.com/parent-research-project

15/09/2025

Parents, I want to hear YOUR story! Click here to join 👉 https://stepstobravetalking.com/parent-research-project

I’m running a Parent Research Project to better understand the challenges of raising a child with selective mutism. Your voice can make a difference.

🎥 In this video, I share practical tips to cope with parent burnout and ways to better support your child through anxiety and selective mutism. You don’t have to carry this alone. 💙

15/09/2025

Don’t Worry, She’s Fine

I’ll never forget a mum telling me she was brushed off with those exact words: “Don’t worry, she’s fine.”

But she wasn’t fine.

Her child’s silence wasn’t a phase.

And the more her worries were dismissed, the more alone she felt.

Parents often worry they’ll look like the “anxious mum” if they keep asking questions.

But your gut matters.

Your voice matters.

And if you’ve been told “don’t worry”

I want to say: I hear you.

👉 This is the time for change.
Share your story with me in a free session

I’m listening

I’m learning, and together we can make sure no parent feels brushed aside.

Comment RESEARCH if you’d like your story to be part of my ongoing work supporting families

11/09/2025

🐻🐢 Owl, Bear, Turtle: Teaching Kids Their “Zoo Brain”
What if your child could name their feelings like animals in a zoo? The Zoo Brain Method gives kids simple, fun language to understand their emotions and build confidence in speaking.

👉 Full video here: https://youtu.be/_C-Tt_E3asw

10/09/2025

🔓 Unlocking Silent Voices: Helping Anxious Kids Speak
Is your child chatty at home but silent at school? Discover the Zoo Brain Method—a playful way to help anxious kids understand their emotions, reduce fear, and feel safe enough to speak. 🐢🦉🐻🐌

👉 Watch the full video here: https://youtu.be/_C-Tt_E3asw
👉 Download my Free Brave Voice Toolkit Guide: https://stepstobravetalking.com/freebie-the-brave-voice-toolkit-guide

10/09/2025

💛 "This has helped my daughter enormously."

The words of parents say so much in so little.

👉 Read what they say and feel a little less alone.

Ready to take the next step?
👥 Join our free Facebook group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/selectivemutismsupporthub
🎥 Subscribe for tips:
📲 Follow for tips & support:
Instagram: Facebook: Scottish Selective Mutism Speech Therapy

💡 Note: Our highly valued course, Steps To Brave Talking, is temporarily closed while we restructure it to offer a more personalized experience for each family. You can still be part of its development by joining our research project.
Join the Research Project → https://stepstobravetalking.com/parent-research-project

10/09/2025

Am I Making It Worse?

Do you ever lie awake at night replaying the day and wondering:

Am I making this worse for my child?

Am I failing them?

I’ve been there too the guilt, the doubt, the ache in your chest. And what I’ve learned is this: you are not failing.

Your child doesn’t need you to push for words they need your calm, your presence, your Brave Muscle.

Sometimes the smallest things walking together, laughing, humming make the biggest difference.

This is the time for change. You don’t have to carry the guilt alone.

I want to hear your story.

Book a free session with me and let’s talk your experience can help shape my research and support other families walking the same path.

Comment FREE CHAT if you’d like me to message you with details.

08/09/2025

Still Waiting for Words? Start Here Instead.
If your child isn’t talking yet, you’re not stuck.
Start with co-play. With rhythm. With emotional safety.
Words don’t lead the way. Safety does.

Address

Loanhead
EH209

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/

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