EP33 of the Unspoken Words podcast features a detailed discussion between Dr. E and Dr. Jenna on the critical role parenting plays in the treatment of Selective Mutism.

In the episode, Dr. E and Dr. Jenna dive into the four main parenting styles – permissive, authoritarian, uninvolved and authoritative – highlighting their characteristics and impact on treatment.

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Chapters:

(4:58) UNDERSTANDING PARENTING STYLES & THEIR IMPACT

(9:37) FINDING THE RIGHT PARENTING APPROACH

(18:03) HOW PARENTING STYLES AFFECT OUR CHILDEN & TEENS

(28:49) EXPLAINING THE 'UNINVOLVED PARENT'

(38:40) THE IMPACT OF AUTHORITARIAN PARENTING

(42:20) THE AUTHORITATIVE PARENTING APPROACH

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This episode of the Unspoken Words podcast features a live chat with five parents at CommuniCamp.

Dr. E discusses with the participating parents their experiences and concerns, particularly how their children become non-verbal in certain social situations such as meeting school peers. Strategies discussed include using bridging techniques, diligent parental involvement, the importance of school-based accommodations, and specific strategies used at CommuniCamp to help children gradually overcome their mutism.

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Chapters:

(3:12) PARENT INTROS

(4:34) MANAGING ANXIETY IN SOCIAL SETTINGS

(13:49) HELPING CHILDREN TRANSITION TO NEW SCHOOLS

(22:06) TIPS FOR ENGAGING NON-VERBAL CHILDREN

(32:50) HELPING YOUR CHILD AT SOCIAL EVENTS

(43:19) HOW COMMUNICAMP HELPS PARENTS UNDERSTNAD THEIR ROLE IN TREATMENT

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In this episode, Dr. E. introduces Dr. Jenna to the SMart Center’s podcast audience.

Dr. Jenna received her doctorate in Clinical Psychology and is now working full-time at the SMart Center.

They discuss Dr. Jenna's passion for psychology, her career path, her upcoming role at the SMart Center and more.

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This podcast was produced, published and promoted by New Edition Consulting (neweditionconsulting.co)

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Read more about Dr. Jenna here

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EP31 of the Unspoken Words podcast features a detailed discussion between Dr. E and Dr. Eric Endlich on the process and challenges of securing college accommodations for students with disabilities.

In the episode, Dr. E and Dr. Endlich discuss the differences between K-12 and college accommodations, the role of self-advocacy, types of accommodations available, the importance of early preparation and parental involvement and more.

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This podcast was produced by New Edition Consulting (neweditionconsulting.co)

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Chapters:

(4:33) UNDERSTANDING COLLEGE DISABILITY ACCOMMODATIONS

(13:35) BEST COLLEGES FOR STUDENT ACCOMMODATIONS

(19:42) EXAMPLES OF NON-ACADEMIC ACCOMMODATIONS

(27:03) EXAMPLES OF ACADEMIC ACCOMMODATIONS

(36:13) WHEN TO DISCLOSE A DISABILITY TO YOUR COLLEGE

(44:53) IMPORTANCE OF STARTING COLLEGE SELECTION PROCESS EARLY

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In the latest installment of our Ask Dr. E series, Dr. E answers five teen-related listener questions, including whether changing schools can serve as a fresh start for your teen, how to handle a teen who won’t leave their room, how to continue supporting and encouraging your teen and more.

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Chapters:

(2:57) My son is 18 and is completely silent everywhere. He hasn’t spoken since 2nd grade. Are there any resources you recommend I check out and pass along?

(10:45) Will changing schools solve my teen’s mutism? If so, should I consider a special education school or a private school?

(17:09) I have a 15-year-old son with SM and social anxiety who refuses to go to school and stays in his bedroom all day. How can I help him? What’s a good first step?

(22:00) I have a 14-year-old daughter who has social communication difficulties, sensory processing difficulties and defiance at home. What training(s) do you recommend we check out to help support and encourage her?

(28:01) Is there a link between Multiple Personality Disorder and SM? My 17-yr-old brother, out of the blue, stopped talking to his close family in late 2022. Have you seen anything like this before?

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EP29 of the Unspoken Words podcast features an in-depth discussion between Dr. E and Dr. Megan Faye on eating difficulties, specifically focusing on Avoidant Restrictive Food Intake Disorder – otherwise known as ARFID.

In the episode, Dr. E and Dr. Faye explore the reasons behind the lack of awareness regarding ARFID, its diagnostic criteria, its developmental patterns, and much, much more.

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To learn more about Dr. Megan Faye, please view her bio.

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Chapters:

(3:52) IMPORTANCE OF UNDERSTANDING ARFID

(10:04) A DEEP DIVE INTO SENSORY PROCESSING & EATING BEHAVIORS

(19:40) THE CONSEQUENCES OF UNTREATED ARFID

(25:05) PRACTICAL TREATMENT APPROACHES TO ARFID

(39:09) ARFID, A COMPREHENSIVE PARENTING GUIDE

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Watch Dr. Megan Faye’s YouTube series here

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EP28 of the Unspoken Words podcast features an in-depth discussion on the buddy process, an important and effective accommodation to help children and teens with Selective Mutism build comfort in the classroom.

In the episode, Dr. E and Jen explain what the buddy process is, why it’s so important, what to do when the school isn’t cooperating, and much, much more.

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This podcast was produced by New Edition Consulting (neweditionconsulting.co)

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Chapters:

(2:59) Explaining the Buddy Process

(6:22) Why the Buddy Process is so important and how to set your child up for success

(20:26) What if the school can't implement the buddy process?

(29:19) How the buddy process evolves as your child gets older

(36:06) Next steps once child's buddies are in place and working

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This episode features the latest installment of our Shining Star series. Olive was diagnosed with Selective Mutism in pre-school, when her parents noticed she wasn’t talking in school yet was fully verbal and “normal” at home.

In this episode, Dr. E sits down with Olive's mom, Mindy, to discuss how Olive overcame Selective Mutism, what Olive is like today, and the strategies that worked.

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Chapters:

(3:14) Mindy and her daughter Olive’s Selective Mutism Story

(8:10) Mindy and her daughter's experience at CommuniCamp

(12:17) The tipping point moment where treatment was the only way through

(15:24) What's Olive like today?

(23:27) Importance of Parental Education

(27:22) Mindy's advice to parents and strategies that worked for her and her child

(42:07) How Mindy helped her child build social connections

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For all podcast inquiries, please contact Dakota Hornak at ⁠dhornak@selectivemutismcenter.org