Selective Mutism Anxiety & Related Disorders Treatment Center (SMart Center)

Chelsea began pre-school, her teacher mentioned that she could have Selective Mutism. After researching more and trying to help her independently, Chelsea’s parents discovered the SMart Center! Through the SMart Center, Chelsea's family attended CommuniCamp by the SMart Center and monthly follow-ups to help her build comfort, confidence, and social communication skills in the real-world and school environment! Since starting treatment, Chelsea is now fully verbal in stores, restaurants, and with peers at the playground! Read more about how Chelsea overcame SM at https://ow.ly/ZNgy50U0n1h! #successstory #ShiningStar #overcomingSM #overcominganxiety

👻 🎃 Halloween is almost here, which means now is the perfect time for children and teens with #SelectiveMutism to prepare and practice for the festivities ahead! Read our Halloween blog post at https://ow.ly/C9Pa50TVlt7 for more ways to prepare! 🦇 #HalloweenwithSM #socialanxiety #SMAwareness #SMAwarenessMonth

Halloween is almost here and now is the perfect time to prepare! Check out these three tips for how you can help prepare your child or teen with #SelectiveMutism for a fun and fear-free night! Learn more about the best ways to prepare for Halloween outings now at https://lnkd.in/e7pvug9m! #SMAwarenessMonth #SMAwareness #HalloweenwithSM #socialanxiety

Dr. E and Dr. Jenna recently delivered “Breaking the Silence: Barriers to Progress in the Treatment of SM” in front of #parents, mental health professionals, speech and language pathologists, educators and individuals at the Selective Mutism Association (SMA) Annual Conference in #Chicago. Thank you to the Selective Mutism Association for having us!

Kaelyn's 6th grade teacher brought concerns to Kaelyn's parents about her lack of participation in the class and simply not responding to questions. Kaelyn admitted to her parents that her anxiety had grown to the point where she couldn't speak in class. Through the SMart Center, Kaelyn was able to build her comfort, confidence and social communication skills needed to excel in the classroom and beyond. Kaelyn's family pursued the Individualized Intensive, CommuniCamp™ and monthly follow-ups to gain the momentum they were looking for. Since starting treatment, Kaelyn has now made more friends at school, can freely speak to her teachers, advocate for herself, and has joined extracurriculars like choir and marching band! Read how Kaelyn overcame #SelectiveMutism now at https://lnkd.in/ew636BsF!

Did you know that October is #SelectiveMutismAwarenessMonth?! 💙 The Selective Mutism Research Institute works to fund treatment, education, research and support for families struggling with SM. This month, share our resources with relatives, teachers, and school professionals to help spread awareness for #SelectiveMutism! To explore our resources, visit https://ow.ly/fj5E50TA0kj! #socialanxiety #socialcommunicationanxiety #SMawareness

This fact was pulled from a study we conducted that examined the co-occurrence of four challenges—eating, sleeping, toileting, and difficult behaviors—in children with Selective Mutism (SM). 🔎 To read the full study, see the comments below! #SMRI #research #socialanxiety #SMresearch 

Reminder! 📢 Join Dr. E and Dr. Jenna at the Selective Mutism Association (SMA) Annual Conference, a two-day event packed with the latest in evidence-based information, support, and networking on all things Selective Mutism. The conference will be taking place at the Embassy Suites Chicago Downtown Magnificent Mile from October 5-6 and will be designed for parents, relatives, mental health professionals, speech and language pathologists, educators, and individuals with #SelectiveMutism. On October 5 at 2:40 PM, Dr. E and Dr. Jenna will present "Breaking the Silence: Barriers to Progress in the Treatment of SM" which delves into the challenges, solutions, and practical strategies in treating SM. Whether you are a parent seeking guidance, a professional looking to expand your knowledge, or someone with SM aiming to connect with others, this conference is the place to be. Mark your calendar for a weekend of learning, support, and connection. Register today at https://ow.ly/IXWT50TqRen and we will see you in Chicago in October!

“The best advice I've ever received was to look out the other's window and to see the world as your patient sees it." Victoria is passionate about providing a safe space and holistic approach in therapy to promote healing and growth. At the SMart Center, Victoria works with both families and individuals presenting with #SelectiveMutism and other various mental health challenges and participates in CommuniCamp™ as a counselor. Learn more about our staff here: https://lnkd.in/drqf3pE5

Join Dr. E and Dr. Jenna at the Selective Mutism Association (SMA) Annual Conference, a two-day event packed with the latest in evidence-based information, support, and networking on all things Selective Mutism. The conference will be taking place at the Embassy Suites Chicago Downtown Magnificent Mile from October 5-6 and will be designed for parents, relatives, mental health professionals, speech and language pathologists, educators, and individuals with #SelectiveMutism. On October 5 at 2:40 PM, Dr. E and Dr. Jenna will present "Breaking the Silence: Barriers to Progress in the Treatment of SM" which delves into the challenges, solutions, and practical strategies in treating SM. Whether you are a parent seeking guidance, a professional looking to expand your knowledge, or someone with SM aiming to connect with others, this conference is the place to be. Mark your calendar for a weekend of learning, support, and connection. Register today at https://ow.ly/BEEK50Ths77 and we will see you in Chicago in October!