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Treating Selective Mutism

Since our founding, SMA has worked with professionals who have experience with diagnosing and treating selective mutism. Our goal is to help everyone access resources and support so that more youth can find their voice. Help us connect our community by listing your professional profile and events, and connect with other professionals via our email listserv.

Online Library

Learn more about selective mutism through our online library. We offer tips, resources, scientific and peer-reviewed articles, and more to help you learn more about SM.

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Adolescent and Adult EXPRESS Selective Mutism (SM) Communication Questionnaire

ADULT EXPRESS SELECTIVE MUTISM COMMUNICATION QUESTIONNAIRE 8-26-24Download …

Child EXPRESS Selective Mutism (SM) Communication Questionnaire

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School Speech Questionnaire

School_Speech_QuestionnaireDownload Developed by R. Lindsey Bergman and colleagues, the School Speech Questionnaire (SSQ) is an eight-item teacher-report measure. Teachers are asked to rate how frequently a target student engaged in various speaking behaviors and other forms …

Videos and Webinars

SMA offers a variety of video and webinar resources for treating professionals. 

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Webinar ADHD and Anxiety: UnderstandingSimilarities and Differences

Presented by Brittany Bice-Urbach, Ph.D., Eleanor Ezell, LCSW & Rupal Upadhyay, MD, FAAPRecorded: Wednesday, July 17, 2024.  View the Presentation Slides This webinar is geared toward parents, treating professionals, educators, and caregivers. This presentation will provide a discussion …

Hear Our Voices Panel

Moderator: Katelyn Reed, MS, LLP Recorded: June 2, 2022 This webinar is geared toward treating professionals, school professionals, parents, caregivers, and individuals with SM! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=24coGf0Hydo Join individuals who have overcome Selective Mutism as they share their personal stories and …

What is the Evidence? A Review of the Latest Research on Selective Mutism Treatments, Mechanisms, and Correlates

Presented by Rachel Merson, Psy.D Recorded August 13, 2021 This webinar is geared toward treating professionals. https://www.youtube.com/embed/uxhanvdbxBw What is the Evidence SMA Webinar Presentation Slides Description: For treating professionals, it can sometimes be challenging to stay on top of the …

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    By joining SMA, you become a part of the largest and most comprehensive charitable organization in the world dedicated to selective mutism. To connect with our community of treating professionals and families and access all of our resources and information, consider becoming a member.

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News and Articles

Browse our expansive collection of resources for information and tips for managing Selective Mutism. All of our resources are based on scientific, peer-reviewed research.

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Research Studies

Research is vital in understanding, supporting, and treating selective mutism. To help us better understand this disorder, we need more individual and research-based support. Learn more about research studies that might be available for your patients.

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Read Our FAQs

Whether you’re a parent, teacher, clinician, or an individual living with selective mutism, there are a lot of questions about this disorder. We’ve compiled our most-asked questions and answers for you to learn more about SM.

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