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This podcast is for those that have someone in their life affected by Selective Mutism. Whether you are a parent of a child with Selective Mutism, a teacher with an SM student, or a medical professional working with an SM patient, this podcast will give you an inside look at what Selective Mutism is and how a child can be supported to help them overcome this anxiety disorder. As a mom of a child with SM, this podcast will be a way for me to help others on the same journey. I will share the ups and downs of our journey and hopefully help you avoid some detours along yours. New episodes will be released the 3rd Thursday of every month. I hope you join me! www.smhelp.org
Episodes

Aug 5, 2021
Aug 5, 2021
16 min
In this episode you will learn about Rhythmic Movement Training and how it may be related to Selective Mutism. You will learn about primitive reflexes and what may happen if primitive reflexes are retained (spoiler alert - they may contribute to Selective Mutism!). Plus, learn what you can do to help a child with retained primitive reflexes.
Here are some links discussed in the podcast:
"The Importance of Integrated Reflexes" article by Sonia Story
"The Rhythmic Movement Method: A Revolutionary Approach to Improved Health and Well Being" book by Harald Blomberg MD
Fit 2 Learn YouTube Channel - videos by Charlotte Davies
Free Chart of the 22 infant reflexes and possible long-term effects if unintegrated by Brain and Sensory Foundations
Interested in being trained in Rhythmic Movement to help your child or a child you work with? Click HERE to check out an amazing course by Move Play Thrive/Brain and Sensory Foundations.
Listen to the end of the podcast to learn how to save on Lifetime Access to interviews on the topic of Rhythmic Movement Training.
Email smhelp2020@gmail.com with any questions you have about this episode or about Selective Mutism.

Jul 15, 2021
Jul 15, 2021
18 min
In this episode you'll learn which medications are typically used to treat those with Selective Mutism, various studies conducted on the effectiveness of medication for those with SM, and you'll hear about our journey with medication and how our thoughts on medication have changed over time.
For more information about Selective Mutism, visit www.smhelp.org or email smhelp2020@gmail.com
Here are the links to the studies mentioned in this podcast:
https://www.jaacap.org/article/S0890-8567(09)63935-6/pdf
https://www-sciencedirect-com.portal.lib.fit.edu/science/article/abs/pii/S089085670963433X
https://link-springer-com.portal.lib.fit.edu/chapter/10.1007%2F978-3-7091-1501-5_17

Jul 1, 2021
Jul 1, 2021
21 min
In this episode you will learn about the different types of therapy options for treating someone with Selective Mutism and which questions to ask yourself to help decide which option is best for your situation.
Links discussed in this podcast:
Spring 2021 Online Summit: https://www.smhelp.org/awareness-merchandise.html Use discount code podcast2 to save 25% off Day 1 and Day 3 of the Spring 20201 Online Summit.
SM Intensive Camps: https://www.smhelp.org/sm-camps.html
SENSE-ational Spaces: https://www.senseationalspaces.com
Living Beyond the Silence Book by Gaye James
Next episode to be released July 15th!

Jun 15, 2021
Jun 15, 2021
15 min
In this episode, you will learn about what Selective Mutism (SM) is and the typical characteristics of someone that has SM. Selective Mutism isn't very well known which made it difficult to put a name to what our daughter was going through. I'll share with you what we were seeing in our daughter when she was around her immediate family, her extended family, and how she was in her early years of school. Plus, I will share with you how we came about finding out how our daughter had Selective Mutism.
To learn more about Selective Mutism, visit www.smhelp.org(Select the "About" section to see the picture discussed in this episode)
Like Selective Mutism H.E.L.P. on Facebook and Instagram
Use code podcast1 to save 25% on the entire Fall 2020 Online Summit or Spring 2021 Online Summit. Click HERE to learn more.
Click HERE to view the Selective Mutism Questionnaire
Let's connect! Email smhelp2020@gmail.com with questions or to share your story.
