Outloud The Selective Mutism Podcast: Recent Episodes
Chelsea Gamache
Outloud The Selective Mutism Podcast discusses everything related to Selective Mutism, the anxiety disorder that makes speaking extremely difficult. Hosted by a mother and daughter and our life experiences (good and bad!) with Selective Mutism. Offering support and education to kids, parents, teachers, family members, and anyone whose lives are affected by anxiety and Selective Mutism.
The annual Selective Mutism Association Conference will be held in a fully-virtual format on October 2 and 3, 2021. Click here for more information https://www.selectivemutism.org/.../online-selective.../ Also check out SMA's library of free webinars: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC6GwY4kccpkcmgl-uNIA5tg
Dr. Steven Kurtz of Kurtz Psychology talks about teaching Self-Advocacy in Selective Mutism Treatment and shares success stories!
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Chelsea talks about the differences between tantrums & meltdowns.
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Chelsea and Anne talk about her new children's book, I Am Brave. They announce a signed book giveaway coming soon to our instagram and Facebook page!
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Caitlin and Jessica are sisters who grew up with Selective Mutism and anxiety. They tell us the similarities and differences in their experiences.
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In this episode Chelsea and Dr. Elisa Shipon-Blum talk about Adults & Selective Mutism, the barriers they face, and how to get help.
Resources:
https://www.selectivemutism.org
https://selectivemutismcenter.org
Silence
by Antje Bothin
Talkative at home, happy and loud
But quiet and withdrawn in a crowd
Silent at school and in the shop
Does this selective mutism ever stop?
It is not a choice
This hiding of the voice
When people are around
There is no sound.
Like a sudden freeze
Being in a tight squeeze
Unable to talk
Nowhere to walk.
Observing and listening is easy to do
But asking and joining in is hard to pursue
Keep trying and trying again
Nothing is ever in vain.
If people only knew
That kindness is the thing to do
Inclusion, no pressure and some fun in life
Is all that is needed to thrive!
And there is another one:
Incredibly Invisible
by Antje Bothin
Invisibility was her natural superpower
She could do it every minute and every hour
She could miraculously hide herself away
She had absolutely nothing to say
Her mind had the words ready in a crowd
But her voice could never be heard aloud
Nobody could see her stare
Because she wasn’t really there
She could dress in red or green
And she wouldn’t actually be seen
She could do whatever she pleased
Nobody would notice if she sneezed
She could even take things and leave
But people wouldn’t in the slightest perceive
The signs that she had been present at all
Even if she suffered a terrible fall
But she is free now, happy and strong
The things she does usually never go wrong
Because invisibility is her incredible superpower
And she is proud of it like a radiant sunflower!
Nika and her mom, Jana come on Outloud to talk about their experiences with Selective Mutism, what has helped, and words of encouragement for those still struggling.
Nika also tells us about 100 Kind Deeds Day & This Life Rocks!
Find her @life_rocks on instagram and https://www.facebook.com/thisliferocks/
Chelsea and Michelle the mindset coach collaborate to talk about Selective Mutism, being bilingual, and high sensitivity.
Find Michelle on instagram @Michelle_themindsetcoach on instagram and at
michellethemindsetcoach.com
Max talks about growing up with Situational Mutism without diagnosis or treatment, the impact of culture and religion on her experience and how she ultimately overcame SM.
Find her at LinkTree and MaxGetsCurious.com
Using the "SMART" model, we review Chelsea's old Selective Mutism therapy goals and offer ways to improve them.
Habit Tracker: https://keepingupchangs.com/habit-tracker/
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Dr. Alicia Goodman shares her experience with teaching social skills to children with Selective Mutism. We also talk about IEP and 504 accommodations.
Visit Dr. Goodman's website for courses and info on her social skills groups and other treatment options:
SimplyPsychServices.com
Dr. Elisa Shipon-Blum joins us to discuss the overlap between Autism and Selective Mutism.
Resources:
selectivemutismcenter.org
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Katie gives us an overview of Occupational Therapy and the role it can play in treatment for Selective Mutism. What is OT? https://www.aota.org/Conference-Events/OTMonth/what-is-OT.aspx OT vs OTA https://www.aota.org/Practice/OT-Assistants.aspx OT and Social-Emotional Learning https://www.aota.org/~/media/Corporate/Files/Practice/Children/SchoolMHToolkit/Social-and-Emotional-Learning-Info-Sheet.pdf OT and Sensory Integration https://www.aota.org/~/media/Corporate/Files/AboutOT/Professionals/WhatIsOT/CY/Fact-Sheets/FactSheet_SensoryIntegration.pdf
In this special episode of Outloud The Selective Mutism podcast, we look back on our first year of podcasting and highlight many key points and important lessons we learned. If you missed any episodes, this is a great way to catch up!
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It's that time of year again! Whether you're going back to school virtually or in person, we have tips to help kids struggling with anxiety and Selective Mutism transition back to school during Covid-19. Please share this episode with teachers, therapists, or anyone you know who could benefit! Get to know me templates: https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Product/Emoji-Get-to-Know-Me-Activity-1907161 https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Product/Back-To-School-Get-To-Know-Me-Worksheet-1952937
Maureen from thehighlysensitivechild.com tells us about what it means to be "highly sensitive" and how it relates to Selective Mutism as well as Sensory Processing Disorder. Maureen is a writer and a mom to 2 highly sensitive children.
Resources:
https://www.thehighlysensitivechild.com
My Book of Brave:
https://www.amazon.com/My-Book-Brave-Journal-Feelings/dp/1542457432
Dr. Aron's Book:
The Highly Sensitive Child
The Facebook Group:
https://www.facebook.com/groups/thehighlysensitivechild
Chelsea and Meg, a Speech-Language Pathologist, talk about the role of an SLP and the importance of an interdisciplinary approach to treating Selective Mutism.
Visit Asha.org for more information
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Chelsea and Anne review an article, Functional-Assessment Based Intervention for Selective Mutism (2007) by Lee Kern, Kristen Starosta, Clayton Cook, Linda Bambara, & Frank Gresham. The article explores why Selective Mutism is maintained for two children in school settings and develops function based assessments to increase vocal responding.
Functional-Assessment Based Intervention For Selective Mutism (2007)
In this episode we talk about tips to help kids who struggle to wear face masks during COVID-19 and related sensory issues. We hope you hear something helpful!
We walk through 2 plans to meet goals while social distancing. Anne talks about how to get children with Selective Mutism comfortable with talking to family members on Zoom and Chelsea talks about shaping communication during remote learning, peer groups and therapy.
Boston Child Study Center: Braving Covid-19 Suggestions for youth with Selective Mutism:
https://bostonchildstudycenter.com/suggestions-for-youth-selective-mutism/
We are excited to share this amazing teen-focused episode with Dr. Elisa Shipon-Blum. Dr. Shipon-Blum is an expert on the subject of Selective Mutism. She tells us how she learned about Selective Mutism through her own daughter, how she became an expert, and developed a whole person approach to treating SM, S-CAT! She answers our most common questions when it comes to tackling SM across ages and in the tough teen years. This episode is packed with useful info for all ages!
Happy Mothers Day!
Selective Mutism Anxiety Research & Treatment Center ...selectivemutismcenter.org
selectivemutismresearchinstitute.org
During social distancing due to the Coronavirus, making and meeting goals for Selective Mutism can be hard. In this episode, we talk about ways to promote reading out loud using behavioral principles and what worked for us. If you enjoy this episode please leave us a review.
Dr. Steven Kurtz joins us to talk about his extensive experience working with children and families dealing with Selective Mutism. Topics covered include Brave Buddies, Mighty Mouth, PCIT-SM and more!
Resources:
https://www.kurtzpsychology.com
https://selectivemutismuniversity.thinkific.com
https://www.facebook.com/KurtzPsychologyConsulting/
Dr. Steven Kurtz joins us to talk about his extensive experience working with children and families dealing with Selective Mutism. Topics covered include Brave Buddies, Mighty Mouth, PCIT-SM and more!
“Dr. Steven Kurtz, is an internationally recognized expert in child psychology with specializations in a number of areas, including but not limited to ADHD, oppositional and defiant behavior, anxiety, and educational challenges. He also is the founder of the Selective Mutism Programs at both the NYU Child Study Center and the Child Mind Institute. He created the Brave Buddies & Mighty Mouth programs, serving the needs of children around the globe with selective mutism.”
Resources:
https://www.kurtzpsychology.com
https://selectivemutismuniversity.thinkific.com
https://www.facebook.com/KurtzPsychologyConsulting/
In this episode we talk about toileting and the issues kids with Selective Mutism face surrounding the bathroom. We talk about potential causes of toileting issues as well as how to solve them with details from our own experience.
Super Duper Pooper Video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZDPCtKScH9w
We talk to Jonathan Kohlmeier, author of Learning to Play the Game: My Journey Through Silence. He tells us about his experience growing up with and overcoming Selective Mutism. See our Instagram and Facebook page for a chance to win a free copy of his book.
Find the book:
https://m.facebook.com/learningtoplaythegame
https://www.learningtoplaythegame.com
Contact Jonathan:
learningtoplaythegame@gmail.com
In this episode we discuss the pros and cons of using medication as part of treatment for Selective Mutism. As always, we share our personal experiences.
References:
https://www.kurtzpsychology.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/07/Medications-for-SM-Facts-Fears.pdf
https://www.selectivemutism.org/learn/faq/how-is-medication-used-in-the-treatment-of-sm/
https://childmind.org/article/when-should-medication-be-used-to-treat-selective-mutism/
This episode we examine Parent Child Interaction Therapy-SM and its effectiveness. Listen to learn effective ways of improving your interactions and increasing success in overcoming Selective Mutism while maintaining a trusting relationship.
References:
pcit.org
kurtzpsychology.com
PCIT Handbook by Cotter, Todd, & Brestan-Knight
2019 Article: https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/abs/pii/S088761851930091X
Chelsea and Anne talk about exposure therapy, living the exposure lifestyle, and more in the final episode of this year. They talk about Dr. Steven Kurtz's youtube video on Exposure and give examples of exposure scenarios.
Watch Steven Kurtz talk here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VALy7jmTdLU
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Chelsea and Anne review an article, Social Communication Anxiety Treatment (S-CAT) for children and families with selective mutism: A Pilot Study evaluating the effectiveness of the S-CAT for Selective Mutism.
Dr. Shipon-Blum's website
Selective Mutism Questionnaire SMQ
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Answering your questions about Selective Mutism. Listeners sent in questions for Chelsea and Anne to answer.
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Answering your questions about Selective Mutism. Listeners sent in questions for Chelsea and Anne to answer.
Thank you for submitting your questions!
Find a treatment for Selective Mutism here:
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Recent research indicates about 75% of children with SM have difficulty with sensory processing.
In this episode we talk about Sensory Processing disorder, its signs and symptoms, Occupational Therapy, and Sensory Integration Therapies. We talk about the difference between hyposensitivity and hypersensitivity.
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References:
https://journals.uncc.edu/ujop/article/view/742
https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S0006322306002381
Chelsea answers her mom's questions about her experience with Selective Mutism. She talks about the word "shy," self-esteem, relationships, friendships, vegetarianism, motivational quotes and sensory processing disorder.
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Anne and Chelsea talk about separation anxiety, show and tell, bathroom problems and more! This episode includes some personal stories about experiences with selective mutism and the challenges children face in preschool.
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Chelsea and Anne talk about going back to school with Selective Mutism, sharing their tips and life experiences. Chelsea talks about SelectiveMutism.org “I’m an Educator” resource for teacher and the SM University on KurtzPsychology.com FREE e-course.
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