SELECTIVE MUTISM
Therapy, School Trainings, & Consultations
Evaluations & Therapy for Selective Mutism
We offer evaluations for individuals ages 2.5 years – adult. The initial intake includes a comprehensive review of records, a clinical interview with parents, and an observation session with the child. After the initial intake, we schedule a feedback session to determine treatment and share diagnostic feedback.
Therapy for children with selective mutism is focused on encouraging your child to talk both in our office and in various places outside of the office, including in the community and their school. Our goal is to guide your child to use their brave voice to speak to their teachers, friends, and extended family, advocate for what they need, share their opinions and ideas, and make friends!
Treatment starts with the PCIT-SM (Parent-Child Interaction Therapy adapted for Selective Mutism) method. PCIT-SM is an evidence-based therapy in which we use coaching and feedback to provide parents with the tools needed to support their child in using their brave voice beyond the therapy room.
During our sessions, we will also work one-on-one with your child and help them use their “brave talking” by joining them in their play with and without parents present. As your child progresses, we will work on brave talking in various places outside the office so the child can practice together in different settings.
When treating selective mutism, it is essential that the adults in your child’s life are equipped with the tools needed to support them throughout their day. That is why we also work with your child’s school and teachers to educate them on how to best support your child’s progress in speaking.
We will also provide homework to keep your child progressing between sessions.
School Trainings & Support
Roaring Whisper provides trainings and direct consultations to schools and districts looking to provide evidence-based support and accommodations for children with selective mutism in the school setting.
Trainings will instill essential and accurate information about selective mutism and provide resources to school administrators, teachers, speech-language pathologists, social workers, school psychologists, counselors, etc., to facilitate the educational and social success of their students with selective mutism.
We offer several training packages based on each program’s specific needs and goals. Most of our packages also include follow-up consultations with staff to provide ongoing support. This ensures that providers feel confident working with a child with selective mutism and have the tools to maximize the effectiveness of their techniques in the educational environment.
Trainings are provided virtually and in-person for programs nationwide.
Parents and Professional Consultations
Many parents and professionals benefit from one-on-one consultation calls where they can receive dedicated support and guidance from an expert in selective mutism. These sessions are designed specifically for parents whose children are not currently in therapy with me, as well as for professionals who have clients that may have selective mutism and are seeking education and strategies to support them.
If your child is experiencing difficulty speaking in certain situations, places, or with certain people, it can be overwhelming to figure out the best way to support and advocate for your child. During our parent consultation sessions, we will discuss your concerns and your child’s current needs to provide you with resources, tools, and strategies on selective mutism.
For professionals, our consultation sessions focus on discussing your client’s needs and providing you with effective strategies and resources to support them.
Our consultations take place over Zoom and are available to families and professionals nationwide. Please note that these sessions do not include direct work with your child or clients; they are dedicated to parent and professional support only.