Child Therapy NYC (PAC PSYCH)

08/20/2015

Another article on SM from http://www.wsj.com/articles/when-a-child-doesnt-speak-treating-selective-mutism-1439859076

A program works to coax children who stay silent in public out of their shells.

08/17/2015

Great article on intensive SM treatment
http://mobile.nytimes.com/2015/08/18/health/coaxing-children-with-selective-mutism-to-find-their-voices.html?emc=edit_tnt_20150817&error_code=4201&error_message=User+canceled+the+Dialog+flow =_

The anxiety disorder affects roughly one in 140 children. Researchers are taking a different tack in treating it: intensive immersion programs.

03/31/2015

Anxiety in very young kids, or all kids for that matter, is common. They're figuring out their place in the world. Here are 12 ways to help them through.

03/13/2015

Anxiety in kids can be particularly distressing but they respond well to intervention. Here's are the skills that will build them and protect them for life.

02/28/2015

Listen to some interviews on overcoming Selective Mutism. https://www.facebook.com/SocialAnxiety/posts/1396605997301778:0

Information is power. Take the first step in freeing yourself or your dependent from a lifetime of despair and distress caused by social anxiety.

01/09/2015

Take a look at past patient "Professor P" pretending to do an interview on overcoming anxiety for school!! https://youtube.com/watch?v=5Xh90avWHpI

https://youtube.com/watch?v=5Xh90avWHpI

01/09/2015

Check out the latest edition of Selective Mutism magazine at http://smsupportmag.wordpress.com/magazine/

To open, click on the link below (this will open in a pdf). Latest Issue Finding Our Voices Issue 2 (Nov 2014) - Click here to view magazine If you would like to send anything in for the next (3rd...

08/27/2014

Hope everyone is having a great summer. For kids with anxiety or Selective Mutism the transition back to school can be difficult. Try these quick tips to make sure you get off to a good start.
1. Bring your child to the school before school begins. Bring a favorite toy or game and let them play in the school yard, the hallways and in the classroom if possible.
2. On a separate visit if possible, try to fade in your child's teacher while playing in the classroom.
3. Have as many playdates with kids that will be in your child's class before the school year starts as possible
4. Make sure your teachers and all those who will be working with your child are educated about SM and your child.

09/11/2013

Exciting new research shows that CDI is effective in helping infants with language acquisition. The more you talk while playing with your baby, the quicker their vocabulary will grow.

09/10/2013

Dr. Gibson and Dr. Cooper are attending the 2013 PCIT International Convention, and will return with the latest info for our PCIT families.

07/10/2013

Check out Dr. Gibson's tips for talking about body safety with young kids: http://www.ladieslivingwell.com/blog.html

06/10/2013

Check out Dr. Cooper's tips on gearing up for camp:
http://www.ladieslivingwell.com/blog.html

This time of year is often exciting for kids as the end of school is nearing and camp is just around the corner. It's to be expected that children preparing to go off to sleep away camp for the first...