Overcoming Selective Mutism

Overcoming Selective Mutism is a comprehensive guide book offering parents the knowledge and guidance they need to move their child beyond silence. The authors offer a creative and motivating Journey theme to introduce tools that help parents and children plan and conquer some of the most common challenges associated with selective mutism. Parents can be important advocates and skillful interventionists, helping children to become brave and confident speakers and reach the top of Peers Peak, School Summit and Community Crest!

Drawing from their respective experiences as a clinician who has treated hundreds of children with selective mutism and a parent of a child with selective mutism, authors Dr. Aimee Kotrba and Shari J. Saffer provide clear strategies to increase speaking and reduce anxiety.

Plan your child's journey to confidence with:

• Research-based intervention tools and expert step-by-step guidance
• Practical skills to help your child increase speech with peers, adults and educators
• Easy-to-understand handouts and cheat sheets for teachers, caregivers and schools
• Colorful worksheets, planning pages for adults, and activities for children to practice bravery in speaking

Drawing from their respective experiences as a clinician who has treated hundreds of children with selective mutism and a parent of a child with selective mutism, authors Dr. Aimee Kotrba and Shari J. Saffer provide clear strategies to increase speaking and reduce anxiety.

"Jointly written by a psychologist and a parent of a child who successfully overcame selective mutism, this book is

unique among the offerings on this topic. In addition to detailing basic information, outlining effective treatment

strategies, and providing a wealth of information to help advocate for a selectively mute child in the community and

at school, this book also details a parent's account of the journey from diagnosis through to successful treatment.

With plenty of worksheets, handouts, goal-sheets, and reward charts, as well as recommendations for games and

apps to engage a child to speak, it is a resource like no other." -Katherine K. Dahlsgaard, Ph.D., ABPP

Clinical Director, Child and Adolescent Psychiatry and Behavioral Science, Children's Hospital of Philadelphia

"Overcoming Selective Mutism is a great resource for parents who are searching for effective strategies to use with their child. The field guide is well organized and provides ideas, support, and options for families regardless of where the child is in the treatment process." - Rachel Busman, PsyD, Child Mind Institute

"As the parent of a child overcoming selective mutism, I wish I had this valuable resource when my daughter was

first diagnosed. Parents often feel lost on this journey and this book leads caregivers through easy-to-implement

steps and hands-on activities with brilliant reproducible handouts to help at every step of the way. This book is a

tremendous resource and one of the best guides available to help children with selective mutism." -Jenny Foster

Parent, Teacher, and Selective Mutism Association board member