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SMA has an expansive collection of resources available for families and individuals with selective mutism, and we are always expanding our database. All of our resources are based on scientific, peer-reviewed research.

Is a Selective Mutism Intensive Treatment Camp Right for our Family?

Many caregivers of children with SM will have heard of Selective Mutism treatment camps before—whether on SMA’s events page, through social media groups, or by word of mouth. Many have questions about how these camps …

SMA Statement Regarding Different Terminology Used to Describe Selective Mutism

The Selective Mutism Association has become aware of an increase in variable terminology used as synonyms for Selective Mutism. Some of these terms include “Situational Mutism,” “Reluctant Speaker,” and “Reluctant Talker.” SMA strongly discourages the …

Top Ways SMA Made a Difference in 2022

SMA continued to experience record growth in 2022, and we are so appreciative of your ongoing support and your commitment to help us spread awareness, educate and support those impacted by selective mutism. Your continued …

Growing your Child’s Motivation to Challenge Anxiety

Dear SMA Community, Engaging in therapy or completing communication goals on your own is hardly ever easy. Its not easy for caregivers to see their loved one struggle, and it’s certainly not easy for individuals with …

Siblings and Selective Mutism

Dear SMA Community, Supporting and parenting children with Selective Mutism (SM) can present unique situations for families with multiple children. Treatment at times requires a lot focused attention on the interactions and behavior of a child …

Distinguishing between Anxiety, ADHD, and Learning Disorders

Which is it and how can I figure it out? Dear SMA Community, As a pediatrician, several times a week, I see a patient in the office that has been flagged by their school as having some …

Using Technology to Increase the Generalization of Gains

Dear SMA Community, The last two years have truly been like no other in many of our lifetimes, between the COVID-19 pandemic, the racial pandemic, and now the war between Russia and Ukraine. In March 2020, …

A Parent’s Perspective on Empathy: How I Stepped Out of My Comfort Zone to Better Understand My Daugher with Selective Mutism

About two years after my daughter’s diagnosis with selective mutism, my husband and I were invited to her school to do a presentation on SM to the teachers at a staff meeting. This seemed like …

Selective Mutism and Special Education: How to Get Support for Students

Find out about special education eligibility for students with selective mutism Since communication is a key component to learning, children with selective mutism (SM) often struggle in school. Their struggle to effectively communicate with teachers and …

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