Outloud The Selective Mutism Podcast

Outloud The Selective Mutism Podcast discusses everything related to Selective Mutism, the anxiety disorder that makes speaking extremely difficult. Hosted by a mother and daughter and our life experiences (good and bad!) with Selective Mutism. Offering support and education to kids, parents, teachers, family members, and anyone whose lives are affected by anxiety and Selective Mutism.

38. Recalibrating with Rachel Busman 06/22/2021

38. Recalibrating with Rachel Busman The annual Selective Mutism Association Conference will be held in a fully-virtual format on October 2 and 3, 2021. /episode/index/show/outloudsmpodcast/id/19568975

37. Advocacy & Success with Dr. Steven Kurtz 04/12/2021

37. Advocacy & Success with Dr. Steven Kurtz Dr. Steven Kurtz of Kurtz Psychology talks about teaching Self-Advocacy in Selective Mutism Treatment and shares success stories! /episode/index/show/outloudsmpodcast/id/18695039

Tantrums & Meltdowns 04/01/2021

Tantrums & Meltdowns Chelsea talks about the differences between tantrums & meltdowns. /episode/index/show/outloudsmpodcast/id/18560897

35. I Am Brave & Book Giveaway Announcement 03/05/2021

35. I Am Brave & Book Giveaway Announcement Chelsea and Anne talk about her new children's book, I Am Brave. They announce a signed book giveaway coming soon to our instagram and Facebook page! /episode/index/show/outloudsmpodcast/id/18202973

34. Sisters' Stories with Caitlin and Jessica 02/21/2021

34. Sisters' Stories with Caitlin and Jessica Caitlin and Jessica are sisters who grew up with Selective Mutism and anxiety. They tell us the similarities and differences in their experiences. /episode/index/show/outloudsmpodcast/id/18028793

33. Adults & Selective Mutism with Dr. Elisa Shipon-Blum 02/08/2021

33. Adults & Selective Mutism with Dr. Elisa Shipon-Blum In this episode Chelsea and Dr. Elisa Shipon-Blum talk about Adults & Selective Mutism, the barriers they face, and how to get help. /episode/index/show/outloudsmpodcast/id/17865548

32. Antje's Poetry 01/18/2021

32. Antje's Poetry Antje shares her experience growing up with Selective Mutism and shares her poetry about Selective Mutism. /episode/index/show/outloudsmpodcast/id/17596478

31. This Life Rocks! with Nika & Jana 01/02/2021

31. This Life Rocks! with Nika & Jana Nika and her mom, Jana come on Outloud to talk about their experiences with Selective Mutism, what has helped, and words of encouragement for those still struggling. /episode/index/show/outloudsmpodcast/id/17399378

30. Instagram Live with Michelle the Mindset Coach 12/18/2020

30. Instagram Live with Michelle the Mindset Coach Chelsea and Michelle the mindset coach collaborate to talk about Selective Mutism, being bilingual, and high sensitivity. /episode/index/show/outloudsmpodcast/id/17242676

29. Max Gets Curious 12/06/2020

29. Max Gets Curious Max talks about growing up with Situational Mutism without diagnosis or treatment, the impact of culture and religion on her experience and how she ultimately overcame SM. /episode/index/show/outloudsmpodcast/id/17081114

28. How to Make Goals SMARTER 11/16/2020

28. How to Make Goals SMARTER Using the "SMART" model, we review Chelsea's old Selective Mutism therapy goals and offer ways to improve them. /episode/index/show/outloudsmpodcast/id/16819985

27. Social Skills with Dr. Goodman 11/01/2020

27. Social Skills with Dr. Goodman Dr. Alicia Goodman shares her experience with teaching social skills to children with Selective Mutism. We also talk about IEP and 504 accommodations. /episode/index/show/outloudsmpodcast/id/16635998

26. Autism & Selective Mutism 10/18/2020

26. Autism & Selective Mutism /episode/index/show/outloudsmpodcast/id/16446731

26. Autism & Selective Mutism 10/18/2020

26. Autism & Selective Mutism Dr. Elisa Shipon-Blum joins us to discuss the overlap between Autism and Selective Mutism. /episode/index/show/outloudsmpodcast/id/16441751

25. The Role of Occupational Therapy with Katie 10/03/2020

25. The Role of Occupational Therapy with Katie Resources: /episode/index/show/outloudsmpodcast/id/16260179

24. Happy Outloudiversary! 09/20/2020

24. Happy Outloudiversary! In this special episode of Outloud The Selective Mutism podcast, we look back on our first year of podcasting and highlight many key points and important lessons we learned. If you missed any episodes, this is a great way to catch up! /episode/index/show/outloudsmpodcast/id/16081499

22. Tips for Teachers 09/08/2020

22. Tips for Teachers It's that time of year again! Whether you're going back to school virtually or in person, we have tips to help kids struggling with anxiety and Selective Mutism transition back to school during Covid-19. Please share this episode with teachers, therapists, or anyone you know who could benefit! Get to know me templates: https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Product/Emoji-Get-to-Know-Me-Activity-1907161 https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Product/Back-To-School-Get-To-Know-Me-Worksheet-1952937 /episode/index/show/outloudsmpodcast/id/15804470

23. The Highly Sensitive Child with Maureen 09/06/2020

23. The Highly Sensitive Child with Maureen Maureen from thehighlysensitivechild.com tells us about what it means to be "highly sensitive" and how it relates to Selective Mutism as well as Sensory Processing Disorder. Maureen is a writer and a mom to 2 highly sensitive children. /episode/index/show/outloudsmpodcast/id/15871601

21. A conversation with a Speech-Language Pathologist 08/23/2020

21. A conversation with a Speech-Language Pathologist Chelsea and Meg, a Speech-Language Pathologist, talk about the role of an SLP and the importance of an interdisciplinary approach to treating Selective Mutism. /episode/index/show/outloudsmpodcast/id/15714572

Instagram Live Announcement 7/29 7PM EST 07/28/2020

Instagram Live Announcement 7/29 7PM EST Follow us at @outloudsmpodcast or click https://www.instagram.com/outloudsmpodcast/ to join our LIVE Q&A on instagram Wednesday 7/29 @ 7 PM EST. /episode/index/show/outloudsmpodcast/id/15385286

20. Assessing Selective Mutism 07/19/2020

20. Assessing Selective Mutism Chelsea and Anne review an article, Functional-Assessment Based Intervention for Selective Mutism (2007) by Lee Kern, Kristen Starosta, Clayton Cook, Linda Bambara, & Frank Gresham. The article explores why Selective Mutism is maintained for two children in school settings and develops function based assessments to increase vocal responding. /episode/index/show/outloudsmpodcast/id/15263027

19. Managing Masks 06/28/2020

19. Managing Masks In this episode we talk about tips to help kids who struggle to wear face masks during COVID-19 and related sensory issues. We hope you hear something helpful! /episode/index/show/outloudsmpodcast/id/14995967

18. Social Distancing Goals 06/14/2020

18. Social Distancing Goals We walk through 2 plans to meet goals while social distancing. Anne talks about how to get children with Selective Mutism comfortable with talking to family members on Zoom and Chelsea talks about shaping communication during remote learning, peer groups and therapy. /episode/index/show/outloudsmpodcast/id/14819297

17. Lets Talk Teens with Dr. Elisa Shipon-Blum 05/10/2020

17. Lets Talk Teens with Dr. Elisa Shipon-Blum We are excited to share this amazing teen-focused episode with Dr. Elisa Shipon-Blum. Dr. Shipon-Blum is an expert on the subject of Selective Mutism. She tells us how she learned about Selective Mutism through her own daughter, how she became an expert, and developed a whole person approach to treating SM, S-CAT! She answers our most common questions when it comes to tackling SM across ages and in the tough teen years. This episode is packed with useful info for all ages! /episode/index/show/outloudsmpodcast/id/14361644

16. Reading OUTLOUD 04/20/2020

16. Reading OUTLOUD During social distancing due to the Coronavirus, making and meeting goals for Selective Mutism can be hard. In this episode, we talk about ways to promote reading out loud using behavioral principles and what worked for us. If you enjoy this episode please leave us a review. /episode/index/show/outloudsmpodcast/id/14055728

15. Dr. Steven Kurtz Part 2 03/16/2020

15. Dr. Steven Kurtz Part 2 Dr. Steven Kurtz joins us to talk about his extensive experience working with children and families dealing with Selective Mutism. Topics covered include Brave Buddies, Mighty Mouth, PCIT-SM and more! /episode/index/show/outloudsmpodcast/id/13567091

14. Dr. Steven Kurtz Part 1 03/08/2020

14. Dr. Steven Kurtz Part 1 Dr. Steven Kurtz joins us to talk about his extensive experience working with children and families dealing with Selective Mutism. Topics covered include Brave Buddies, Mighty Mouth, PCIT-SM and more! /episode/index/show/outloudsmpodcast/id/13451951

13. Potty Talk 02/19/2020

13. Potty Talk In this episode we talk about toileting and the issues kids with Selective Mutism face surrounding the bathroom. We talk about potential causes of toileting issues as well as how to solve them with details from our own experience. /episode/index/show/outloudsmpodcast/id/13222007

12. Jonathan Kohlmeier 02/02/2020

12. Jonathan Kohlmeier We talk to Jonathan Kohlmeier, author of Learning to Play the Game: My Journey Through Silence. He tells us about his experience growing up with and overcoming Selective Mutism. See our Instagram and Facebook page for a chance to win a free copy of his book. /episode/index/show/outloudsmpodcast/id/12982181

11. Medication Madness 01/20/2020

11. Medication Madness In this episode we discuss the pros and cons of using medication as part of treatment for Selective Mutism. As always, we share our personal experiences. /episode/index/show/outloudsmpodcast/id/12801281

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