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When a child with selective mutism walks into your classroom, it can be difficult to know what to do.
You may have heard:
“Just give them time.” “Don’t worry, they’ll speak when they’re ready.” “They’re fine at home.”Or perhaps you’ve been encouraged to ask more questions in the hope that confidence will g...
When a child has Selective Mutism, people often focus on one thing: getting them to talk.
But what if talking isn’t the first goal?
Children with Selective Mutism usually know exactly what they want to say. The difficulty is not langu...
Mornings can feel overwhelming when you’re raising an anxious child.
One minute your child seems fine. The next, they’re refusing to get dressed, complaining of a tummy ache, moving incredibly slowly, or becoming upset over something that seems small.
If this sounds familiar, you’re not alone.
Many parents assume their child is ...
Every nursery has them.
The child who happily chats at home but never speaks in nursery.
The child who whispers to one adult but stays silent with everyone else.
The child who watches from the side, desperately wanting to join in but unable to find their voice.
It’s easy to assume these children are simply shy.
But...