The Selective Mutism Pack has been created to help parents, teachers and friends of children with selective mutism understand why they are unable to talk in certain settings and how to work with them. This great resource pack includes:
Can't Talk, Want to Talk! - When outgoing Lily meets a little girl who is too afraid to talk in school or other places outside of her home, she befriends the silent girl. Their friendship grows, and the silent girl feels comfortable enough to talk to her new friend. This beautifully illustrated storybook is for children with selective mutism to see that they can make a friend like Lily.
Key Features
- The Selective Mutism Resource Manual - For anyone who needs to understand, assess or manage selective mutism, this is a comprehensive and practical manual that is grounded in behavioural psychology and anxiety management and draws on relevant research findings as well as the authors' extensive clinical experience.
- An up-to-date summary of literature and theory to deepen your understanding of selective mutism.
- A wealth of ideas on assessment and management in home, school and community settings so that its relevance extends far beyond clinical practice.
- A huge range of printable online handouts and other resources.
- Case studies and personal stories to illustrate symptoms and demonstrate the importance of tailored interventions.
Additional Information
It is also a helpful tool for parents, friends and teachers of children with selective mutism to understand why these children are unable to talk in certain settings, and to explore some strategies that may help reduce their anxiety around speaking. Jo studied for a Masters Degree in Speech and Language Sciences and qualified as a Speech and Language Therapist at University College London in 2006. Since then she has worked with children in a range of home, clinic and educational settings and currently combines NHS and independent work.
This book is essential reading for people who have selective mutism as well as for the clinicians, therapists, educators, caseworkers and families who support them.
