The holiday season is here! Dr. Elisa Shipon-Blum sits down with co-host Alex Collins to answer some 'Ask Dr. E' questions on how to best prepare yourself, child or teen heading into the holidays.

(0:00) Intro

(1:37) Prepare your child/teen for the holiday season

(4:35) Communicating with relatives

(19:01) Holiday parties

(29:35) School performances / shows

(32:37) Overall communication strategies

(35:15) Different types of Travelers

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Previous episodes of Unspoken Words:

• Ep 1 - More Than Mutism
• Ep 2 - S-CAT: A whole person approach
• Ep 3 (Part 1, Part 2)
• Ep 4 (Part 1, Part 2, BONUS FAQ)
• Ep 5 – Back to School
• Ep 6 – Medication
• Ep 7 – The Quad

Relevant resources:

• Handout – Dr. Elisa Shipon-Blum’s Holiday Preparations and Practicalities Handout
• Brochure – What is Selective Mutism

This podcast was made possible thanks to New Edition Consulting