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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.

Selective Mutism in Tweens/Teens

Most older children with selective mutism (SM) have had symptoms since they were young, and for several reasons, may end up not receiving effective treatment. SM treatment has become more nuanced and specialized as clinical …

How to Participate Effectively in Your Child’s IEP Meeting

As a parent of a child with special education needs, you should learn how to use the IEP (Individualized Education Program) process as an effective tool to obtain appropriate special education and related services for …

School-Based Supports for Students with SM: 504 vs IEP Explained

Understanding the Differences Between Section 504 Plans and IEPs Within the school setting, students with Selective Mutism may qualify for a wide range of supports organized under either a Section 504 accommodations plan or an Individualized …

Request to Modify an IEP, 504 Plan, or Other Intervention Plan

If for some reason you believe your child’s behavior plan in school needs to be modified, you always have the right to request that the team, which includes you, meets to discuss your concerns. It’s …

Requesting an Independent Educational Evaluation + Letter

Parents/guardians are important members of a child’s educational team, and thus, they have many parental rights in the educational system. One of these rights is being able to request an Independent Educational Evaluation (IEE). An …

Functional Behavior Assessment Request from Parents to School

Sample Letter Your NameCity, State Zip CodeTelephone NumberEmail Address Date (Name of Special Education Director)(Name of School District)(Full Address of School) Dear (Special Education Director), Our family continues to be concerned about our child’s functioning in school and the impairment …

Functional Behavioral Assessment Overview for Parents

Functional Behavioral Assessment Why are children selectively mute? This is a critical question and the answers will be different for different children. Answering the question for your child requires a team effort to do a Functional …

Parenting and Teens with SM

Motivation to Change The unique developmental characteristics of adolescents can make them particularly resistant to acknowledging and accepting help for their SM. That is, as they get older, kids often have an increased desire to function …

Parent Letter to Teacher of Student with Selective Mutism

How to Share Information About Your Child’s SM with Their Teacher Teachers are typically confused by a student with selective mutism (SM). They often have not yet had a student with SM and don’t know what …

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