Let's Talk questions about Selective Mutism for SM awareness month

About this episode

This episode discusses selective mutism, its causes, and how to support affected children.

"Did you know that some children talk freely at home but can’t get a single word out at school? It’s not stubbornness, and it’s not shyness — it’s something called selective mutism , an anxiety condition that literally freezes a child’s ability to speak. In this episode of Let’s Talk Small Talk , we dive into the most common questions parents and teachers ask. What causes selective mutism? How can you tell the difference between being quiet and having SM? And most importantly — what actually helps, and what makes it worse? If you’ve ever wondered how to support a child with selective mutism — or you just want to understand it better — this episode is for you. Libby's book is on Amazon https://amzn.eu/d/dRlx2Fp

People in this episode

Host: Libby Hill

Topics covered

• selective mutism
• anxiety condition
• child development
• parenting
• education
• support strategies

Keywords

• selective mutism
• anxiety
• children
• support
• education
• parenting
• communication

Mentioned in this episode

Products: Libby's book

Books & works: Let's Talk Small Talk

Places: Amazon

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