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Helping Your Child with Selective Mutism: Practical Steps to Overcome a Fear of Speaking

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I've bought nearly every publication about selective mutism available, and this is the best book yet, as it takes into account the most recent research and outlines clear steps for working to help selectively mute children find ways to cope at school and in public. As anyone who knows someone with selective mutism can tell you, there are no magical quick solutions, but this book has a pragmatic optimism that is encouraging to my family.

We have a 4 year old who did not speak at all in preschool for the first several months. We were very worried about her. Her teacher initially misunderstood her behavior, thinking she was just being uncooperative. I initially consulted the website, [...], and shared the information from it with her teacher. Together we implemented several strategies recommended on the website, including a teacher home visit, and realized some positive, albeit limited, results. I then found this book, and again shared it with her teacher. We had a very clear understanding of SM as a result, and implemented some additional strategies suggested in the book (like another teacher home visit, building on the friendships she had outside of school, being cognizant of classroom seating, etc.). To all of our amazement she is a little chatterbox at school now (same school year)!!! I am incredulous that implementing the simple suggestions on the website and in the book had such dramatic results, and highly recommend the book for parents and teachers of children with this problem. THANK YOU to the authors!!!

As a clinician that has worked extensively in the area of selective mutism, I have read most of the available resources on the topic, and Dr. McHolm's well written and comprehensive book is by far the most valuable. Based upon research findings and the author's years of experience, the book includes information about selective mutism and a detailed, practical description of strategies that can help children become more comfortable speaking. I would strongly recommend this resource to both parents and professionals that are supporting a child with selective mutism.

As a psychologist, I am often looking for books to give to parents to help them to understand the nature of their child's difficulties and how to help at home. This book is an excellent resource not only for parents, but also for any professional helping a child with selective mutism. Clear and concise, this book offers a step-by-step outline for treating the selectively mute child. Sensitive to the child's and families experiences, this book is written in such a way that everyone will find it helpful. Thank you to Dr. McHolm and colleagues for an outstanding contribution to the field.

As an Educational Consultant, I am always looking for resources that will help parents support their children, as well as act as professional readings for our teachers. Dr. McHolm's book "Helping Your Child with Selective Mutism" is just such a resource!

Dr. McHolm's book is a practical, easy to understand guide that shows a true understanding of both the child's and the school's needs. It takes the parent through the steps that will lead a child with Selective Mutism to talk and interact with others.

The case studies and journal examples make it clear to the reader what the "next step" should look like and how to implement it. It also gives parents and teachers simple ways to support these children as they learn to successfully cope with their anxiety of speaking to/in front of others.

In the past, little has existed on the topic of Selective Mutism. Dr. McHolm et al have written a comprehensive tool that sheds much needed light onto this topic. It is thoughtful and thought-provoking.

A must have for anyone that has a child with Selective Mutism in their life!

Sharlene
Educational Consultant - Guidance K-12
Ontario, Canada

This is the first book I would buy after receiving a Selective Mutism diagnosis. It's well written and organized in a logical step-by-step fashion. Well worth the money.

I also highly recommend Maggie Johnson's "The Selective Mutism Resource Manual". It's pricey by comparison, but worth the cost.

As a mother of a child with selective mutism, I can tell how helpful this book can be. Practical and comprehensive, it helps you rate your child's level of selective mutism and gives hints on how to work your way up the ladder of a child's social relationships. Feels good to see the progress. If your child is well described by the first chapter, then get a copy of this book for the teachers.

In Helping Your Child with Selective Mutism: Steps to Overcome a Fear of Speaking, Dr. McHolm and colleagues provide a comprehensive, practical and insightful book that will be of tremendous assistance to parents and professionals alike.

Synthesizing the latest research findings with expert clinical experience, Dr. McHolm and colleagues provide clear, concise information and strategies by which parents and professionals can understand and assist children with selective mutism. The reader is provided with case examples throughout that clearly illustrate the application of tools, and tips by which parents can support their children through any difficulties that may arise.

Helping Your Child with Selective Mutism is written with sensitivity, and in an informative yet engaging manner.

This outstanding book will be a valuable reference for both parents and professionals.

This book helps shed light on an area where there is not a lot of information available.

Parents of children with selective mutism, along with educators, will find Helping Your Child with Selective Mutism: Steps to Overcome a Fear of Speaking, a useful resource, providing both information and a practical approach to assisting the child.

The recommended actions are clearly spelled out. While focusing primarily on working with children who experience selective mutism in the school setting, the strategies suggested in the book are applicable across a variety of settings.

As a special educator, I would recommend this book to parents and teachers who would like to learn more about selective mutism and actions to be taken to assist the child.

This book is a must read for parents that have a child with selective mutism. My doctor recommended it because he learned a lot from reading this book. I am thrilled to finally have a diagnosis for my son and someone to help both him and I dealing with this. This book is excellent for explaining selective mutism and how to help someone with it.