The Source for Selective Mutism

by Gail J. Richard

End the confusion you may have about selective mutism with this easy-to-read Source. Learn crucial information you need including:
differentiating selective mutism from shyness
differentiating the types of selective mutism
the behavioral parameters of selective mutism
the most beneficial treatment methodologies
Dr. Richard's desensitization treatment program to alleviate speaking anxiety includes 44 pages of detailed instructions
setting treatment goals
how to address comorbid speech and language disorders
why SLPs are uniquely qualified to assess and treat selective mutism
roles of the multidisciplinary team members
why the "wait and see" approach is harmful
how to meet the need for services within regular education and special education
The eye-opening information gives you the facts you need to confidently work with children with selective mutism. Copy the student activity pages or print them from the FREE CD. The chapters include:
Chapter 1: diagnostic criteria, types of selective mutism, leading evidence-based etiological factors
Chapter 2: prevalence, behavioral symptoms, comorbidity, misdiagnoses
Chapter 3: informal and formal assessment procedures, developmental speech-language issues, differential diagnosis, prognosis, Selective Mutism Questionnaire
Chapter 4: treatment considerations, common treatments
Chapter 5: four-stage desensitization treatment program (44-page, detailed program), speech-language goals, working with adolescents
Chapter 6: roles and responsibilities of professionals, qualifying a child for services
Chapter 7: resources for parents, teachers, and other professionals

Copyright © 2011

158 pages, Paperback

First published January 1, 2011