Review
To learn about Selective Mutism, Recommend learning from the guru. Dr. Shipon-Blum has years of experience and watching The Selective Mutism Conference covered all areas of Selective Mutism. I was amazed at the depth of information shared. Case studies and treatment strategies presented helped relate the information in a clinical manner. A ++ rating. I look forward to meeting you in person one day! --Dr. S Goldenberg (diagnostician, licensed psychologist)
Product Description
The Selective Mutism Conference; Understanding and Treating Selective Mutism; Development of School-Based Accommodations/Interventions (IEP's & 504 Plans) Presented by: Dr. Elisa Shipon-Blum 6 hour video conference. 4 Disc Set Can watch/listen or listen in the car! - Special Introduction: Sophie and Dr. E Speak Out about Selective Mutism: *Audience has opportunity to ask Sophie (14 yr old) questions about her experience with Selective Mutism. Commentaries by Dr. E. - Let s Talk; What Exactly is Selective Mutism? - Predisposing/precipitating/propagating factors - Genetics, Environment, Sensory Processing, Speech/Language, Developmental influences, etc. - Speech Phobia & SM: The Loose Noodle Syndrome! - Social Communication Bridge and Stages of Selective Mutism - Evaluation/Assessment of the child/teen with Selective Mutism - How to evaluate a silent child? -Treatment of Selective Mutism; Lowering Anxiety is not ENOUGH! -Treatment via Social Communication Anxiety Therapy (SCAT)) - Parent Education, Building coping skills, Silent vs Active goals, Ritual Sound Approach, Trophy Games, Big Five Words, Bridging... - Medication and Alternative Therapies Part 2 - Approach to the SILENT Child/Teen within School -Team Approach, Role of Both the School/Outside Professional - Purpose of School Accommodations/Interventions - Which Plan is best? An IEP? 504? or NO Plan? And if an IEP, how to determine the best classification to maximize services. - Guidelines to Planning/Meeting the Child s Needs - Determining the Child s Needs via comprehensive evaluation. - Designing AGE Specific Accommodations/Interventions - Speech and Language; Importance of Social Pragmatics - Social Skills vs. Social Comfort; Important to Differentiate! - Challenges & Setting Realistic Goals (it is not about just speaking!) - Case Study reviews Selective Mutism Within the School Setting; *Development of appropriate school accommodation/intervention plans Topics: - Approach to the SILENT Child/Teen within School -The Meeting: Team Approach to the Silent Child/Teen - Role of Both the School/Outside Professional - Purpose of School Accommodations/Interventions - When to consider an evaluation for an IEP or 504 plan? - Which Plan is best? An IEP? 504? Or NO Plan? - IEP Testing: HOW to Assess to assure accurate results - HOW Plans Differ across the ages! Preschool-College! - Guidelines to Planning/Meeting the Child s Needs - Determining Child s Needs - Designing Specific Accommodations/Interventions - Speech and Language; Importance of Social Pragmatics - Social Skills vs. Social Comfort; Important to Differentiate! - Challenges within the School Setting - Setting Realistic Goals (it is not about just speaking!) - Student Case Study reviews Includes PDFs of relevant goals/charts that were mentioned during the presentation. Includes goals/charts, strategy guide and VIDEOS. 6 CEU's available for Professionals!
