Selective Mutism Anxiety & Related Disorders Treatment Center-SMart Center

03/16/2026

NEW BLOG: Your Child's Journey to Communication Success Starts with You! 🦋

Unlock the tools to help your child overcome with CommuniCamp™! 🌟 It’s not just about getting your child to speak. It’s about building their social comfort, confidence,Unlock the tools to help your child overcome with CommuniCamp™! 🌟 It’s not just about getting your child to speak. It’s about building their social comfort, confidence, and independence!

With 15+ hours of parent education, you’ll gain the strategies and support to create lasting progress at home and beyond. Check out just some of the things you'll learn with our ALL-DAY training sessions.

Continue reading our blog post to discover how we can help you make a lasting impact! 📖 https://selectivemutismcenter.org/your-childs-journey-to-communication-success-starts-with-you/

03/13/2026

Does your child/teen struggle with back-and-forth communication, conversation starters, or maintaining friendships? 💬✨ Due to high demand, we've added one last spring series to help build these skills BEFORE summer and the upcoming school year!

Our 6-week virtual social skills series is designed specifically for children, tweens, and teens with , , and social communication challenges, giving them a supportive space to practice and grow with peers. 🔗 Register now: https://ow.ly/zll350YtyaT

Through fun, age-appropriate games and guided activities, participants will:
💙 Practice real-life social communication with peers
💙 Build confidence starting and maintaining conversations
💙 Strengthen friendship and group interaction skills
💙 Prepare for social situations they’ll face at camp, activities, and school
💙 and so much more!

Give your child or teen the chance to practice now so they feel more prepared for the school year ahead! Register today!

03/12/2026

03/11/2026

🌟 SM in the School Virtual Conference | April 10, 2026 🌟

can significantly impact how students participate, communicate, and engage in the classroom, but many school professionals are unsure how to support them. This one-day, live virtual training is designed to give educators and clinicians a deeper understanding of Selective Mutism and the practical strategies needed to support social communication in school.

Join leading Selective Mutism experts, Dr. Elisa Shipon-Blum, Dr. Jenna Blum, and Jennifer Brittingham, LPC, for a powerful day of learning designed for educators, clinicians, and parents!

🎓 6.5 CE/CEUs available | 📍 Attend live from anywhere
🔗 Register now: https://ow.ly/KtMP50YszM2
✨ Special ticket & group rates available!

03/09/2026

🌟 NEW BLOG: PVC—Prepare, Visuals, Choices! A Parent’s Guide to Reducing Anxiety & Boosting Communication 🎯💬

Read Dr. Elisa Shipon-Blum's latest blog now 👉 https://ow.ly/kCjZ50YrtqN

For children with , social situations can feel unpredictable and overwhelming. In this new post, Dr. Elisa Shipon-Blum shares a powerful, parent-friendly strategy: PVC—Prepare, Visuals, Choices. PVC works by minimizing the need to think or process in the moment.

This practical guide gives parents clear tools to build comfort, connection, and confidence while supporting progress across the Social Communication Bridge®. 🌉 When we reduce pressure, we increase possibility. 💛

03/06/2026

🌟 NEW BLOG: Big Shot Roles: Empowering Children and Teens with Selective Mutism 💛🎯

Read Dr. E & Dr. Jenna's latest blog now 👉 https://ow.ly/xbQo50Yqh6K

Supporting a child or teen with isn’t about getting them to “just talk.” It’s about building comfort, connection, and confidence first. In this new post, Dr. E and Dr. Jenna explore how creating intentional "Big Shot Roles" can transform daily experiences at home, school, and in the real world

From feeding the class pet to leading a favorite activity or helping a peer with a shared interest, these roles shift the focus from speaking to doing. When children feel capable and valued, confidence grows, and communication follows. 💙

03/04/2026

⏰ Last Chance for Early Bird Savings! ⏰ Early bird rates for the Selective Mutism in the School Virtual Conference end March 10th. Don’t miss your chance to save!

Do you know a child or student who doesn't speak or barely whispers in the classroom? This child could be suffering from Selective Mutism.

Join us on April 10, 2026 for a full day of expert-led learning with Dr. Elisa Shipon-Blum (developer of Social Communication Anxiety Treatment®), Dr. Jenna Blum, and Jennifer Brittingham, LPC. This continuing education event will provide practical, school-based strategies you can use right away, including:
✅ Developing effective IEPs & 504 Plans
✅ Assessing learning, achievement & comorbidities
✅ Determining special education eligibility & classifications
✅ Evidence-based strategies to support verbal communication
✅ Real case studies, videos & live expert Q&A

🎓 Earn 6.5 CE/CEU credits
🌎 Attend virtually from anywhere

If you’re a school psychologist, educator, SLP, counselor, social worker, physician, nurse — or a parent wanting to better support your child — this conference is designed for you.
🔗 Register Now: https://ow.ly/a43F50Ypn26

03/02/2026

Did you know that Selective Mutism (SM) rarely exists in isolation?

Research presented at the 2016 ADAA Conference examined common co-morbidities in children with . 79.5% of children with SM were diagnosed with additional conditions. The most common included:
• Anxiety disorders
• Sensory processing differences
• Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD)

This highlights an important truth: SM is not one-size-fits-all. Each child’s presentation is unique, and understanding co-occurring conditions is essential for accurate assessment and effective, individualized treatment planning.

To explore the full study, visit https://ow.ly/j6mR50YobTC! Looking for more guidance to support your child? Join our SM in the School Virtual Conference on April 10, 2026! 🌟 Register Now: https://ow.ly/efO150YobUm

02/27/2026

Meet the experts leading the conversation! 👏 Our Selective Mutism in the School Virtual Conference on April 10 brings together internationally recognized leaders in assessment, treatment, and school-based intervention.

✨ Learn from clinical experts with 60+ years of combined experience
✨ Gain practical, school-ready strategies you can implement immediately
✨ Earn 6.5 CE/CEU credits while expanding your knowledge of SM
✨ Attend live from anywhere

Whether you're a school professional, clinician, or part of a student support team, this is your opportunity to learn directly from the leaders shaping the field of Selective Mutism.
🎓 Expand your knowledge. Strengthen your impact. Register Now: https://ow.ly/4J0e50YnePc

02/25/2026

🏫💔 NEW BLOG: When School Feels Impossible—Understanding School Refusal in Children with Selective Mutism

Read Dr. E & Dr. Jenna's new blog now 👉 https://ow.ly/U3so50Ym9EF

When a child suddenly refuses to walk into school, it can feel confusing and scary. But for children with , school refusal is rarely defiance. It’s a signal. In this new post, Dr. Elisa Shipon-Blum and Dr. Jenna Blum explain why school refusal often reflects unmet needs, not misbehavior.

From the intense social and academic demands of the classroom to commonly missed co-occurring learning or processing challenges, they break down the deeper “WHYs” behind avoidance. 🧠💬 When we understand the root cause, we can replace pressure with the right support and help school feel possible again. 💙

02/23/2026

🌍 Families from around the world joined us for our February CommuniCamp™ , an incredible weekend of growth, connection, and confidence-building for both campers and parents. 💛

Our summer sessions are just around the corner! Set your child up for a social summer and a successful start to the school year ahead! Limited seats available! 🦋 Visit CommuniCamp.org to get started today! Financial assistance is available for qualifying families. Apply today: https://fs4.formsite.com/smartcenter/gqshqtu9o2/index.html

☀️ Upcoming Summer Dates: June 26-29, July 16-19, Aug. 7-10

02/20/2026

🌟 NEW BLOG: What Did You Do in School Today? Why Many Kids Say “I Don’t Know” and How Parents Can Reframe the Question 🎒💬

Read Dr. E's latest blog post now 👉 https://ow.ly/7iqH50Yj5Ww

If you’ve ever been met with “I don’t know,” a shrug, or silence after asking about your child’s school day, you’re not alone, and there’s a really good reason for it. 💛 In Dr. Elisa Shipon Blum's latest post, she unpacks why big, open-ended questions can feel overwhelming for children and teens with .

More importantly, you’ll find simple, practical shifts that make sharing easier and lower pressure on your child. Remember: communication doesn’t have to be verbal to be meaningful. 🌈