As each child has unique needs, i advise parents to read through books first, before introducing them to a child, to make sure. This book also emphasizes that treating selective mutism requires patience and understanding since progress and behavioral change is slow. Selective mutism is a complex disorder, and no one treatment will work for every child affected. An ethical, nonprofit, public service organization since 1991. Free ebook the selective mutism resource manual pdf. This book also helps children who are shy and need assistance in expressing themselves. The selective mutism resource manual 2nd edition johnson, maggie and wintgens, alison 2016 speechmark, bicester, oxfordshire. The mission of the selective mutism association is to increase public awareness of selective mutism, to promote greater understanding of this disorder through education and support of. I have found the following resources from the book particularly useful for assessment.
A guide for schoolbased professionals by christopher kearney. The child certainly wants to speak, but may be literally physically unable due to the severe anxiety. These books have been recommended by parents and can be used to help the child with sm, as well as peers and. Selective mutism sm, also known as situational mutism, is an anxiety disorder in which a person normally capable of speech cannot speak in specific situations or to specific people if. Become a member by purchasing a membership or log in if you are. Selective mutism is an anxiety disorder with a persistent failure not refusal to speak in select social settings. This 80page book is beautifully designed with graphics and written in an easytounderstand way.
For anyone who needs to understand, assess or manage selective mutism, this is a comprehensive and practical manual that is grounded in behavioural psychology and anxiety management and draws on relevant research findings as well as the authors extensive clinical experience. This book is directed to children, parents, and teachers. Helping children with selective mutism and their parents. This is when a person can speak but, for psychological reasons, does not. A question and answer section about selective mutism is included. Elisa shiponblums book, the selective mutism summer vacation and backtoschool guide. This website is presented to broaden public awareness and understanding of selective mutism. Pdf the selective mutism resource manual researchgate. Download for offline reading, highlight, bookmark or take notes while you read the selective mutism resource manual. Studies and research surrounding selective mutism are scarce and textbook descriptions are often nonexistent or limited. The silence within describes a teachers experience with a selectively mute child. The selective mutism resource manual 2nd edition taylor.
This website is presented to broaden public awareness. Selective mutism sm, also known as situational mutism, is an anxiety disorder in which a person normally capable of speech cannot speak in specific situations or to specific people if triggered. The term selective mutism is somewhat misleading in that the term leads many to believe the child selects where to speak and is therefore, defiant. A resource for clinicians that outlines a treatment program for young children who display symptoms of selective mutism. Also described is the process that followed in the child overcoming the disorder, after five years of being mute in school and all social situations. Selective mutism guide to helping selectively mute and. It is a widely misdiagnosed childhood anxiety disorder which is now known to.
Here are fourteen childrens books about selective mutism for preschool through young adult. The selective mutism resource manual by maggie johnson. Selective mutism information and research association this 300page manual lives up to the preface and introduction as a resource manual for a wide range of people. Johnson and wintgens 2015 report that parental involvement in the treatment of mutism is a recent phenomenon. Selectively mute children are at a significant disadv.
For anyone who needs to understand, assess or manage selective mutism, this is a comprehensive and practical manual that is grounded in behavioural psychology and anxiety. Sep 25, 2018 selective mutism is a complex disorder, and no one treatment will work for every child affected. For anyone who needs to understand, assess or manage selective mutism, this is a comprehensive and practical manual that is grounded in behavioural psychology and. Childrens books about selective mutism brave voices. The selective mutism resource manual a speechmark practical. Selective mutism, formerly called elective mutism, is a complex psychological disorder with an unknown origin. Vanier helping children with selective mutism and their parents.
Selective mutism resources school interventions and. This is why its important to involve an expert whenever possible. Recommended resources selective mutism clinic, sydney. It also provides a guide to develop a plan for a team. In many situations, the information is inaccurate and. Selective mutism is in the diagnostic and statistical manual of mental disorders.
Recommendations and strategies for building social communication skills is an excellent. Doctors and others use the dsm5 to help diagnose social and mental problems. Important resources selective mutism foundation, inc. Maggie johnson, alison wintgens easy, you simply klick the selective mutism resource manual book download link on this page and you will be directed to the free. Alison wintgens selective mutism is a rare condition but it is important because selectively mute children are at a significant disadvantage personally and socially. Recommendations and strategies for building social communication skills is an excellent resource for parents, educators, therapists and others who spend time with a child with selective mutism. Schum selective mutism is a uniquely challenging childhood communication disorder that demands a coordinated treatment approach. Now in its second edition and including new material for adolescents and adults, the selective mutism resource manual 2e provides. Selective mutism an integrated treatment approach by robert l. Alison wintgens selective mutism is a rare condition but it is important because selectively mute children are. It also provides a guide to develop a plan for a team approach to interventions at school, and at home. Below is a range of general information on selective mutism, in three sections. Fiction and nonfiction which have characters suffering from selective mutism also called elective mutism. The silence within describes a teachers experience with a selectively mute.
A comprehensive and practical resource on selective mutism in children, adolescents and adults. Reading a story is an excellent way to start a conversation about selective mutism, which can be a difficult topic for children and adults to understand. Kotrba is an advocate of team treatment parents, schools, and mental health professionals working together to intervene with selective mutism and this book provides intervention. Selective mutism is an anxiety disorder american psychiatric association, 20, whereby. Practical steps to overcome a fear of speaking by angela e. The recommendations listed here are not intended to replace expert advice, but may offer some possible ideas to help teachers dealing with this issue in the classroom. The selective mutism resource manual by maggie johnson helping your child with selective mutism.
The selective mutism resource manual johnson and wintgens, 2002 this book is my sm bible. Helping your child overcome selective mutism or a fear of speaking. The development and psychometric properties of the selective mutism questionnaire. The selective mutism resource manual by maggie johnson, 97819093037, available at book depository with free delivery worldwide. The selective mutism resource manual by maggie johnson, 9780863882807, available at book depository with free delivery worldwide. This is the first childrens book about selective mutism that i read to my son. Jul 28, 2017 the selective mutism resource manual book. Now in its second edition and including new material for adolescents. Selective mutism is related tosocial anxiety and social phobia, and more than 90 percent of children with selective mutism also manifest symptoms of one of these problems. The mission of the selective mutism association is to increase public awareness of selective mutism, to promote greater understanding of this disorder through education and support of research, and to provide support to professionals, affected individuals, and their families. The child speaks happily and freely in some situations, but not in others. The royal college of speech and language therapists and the association of speech and language therapists in independent practice can help you find professionals in your area. General information smira selective mutism information.
This list of resources is not exhaustive and the inclusion of any specific resource does not imply endorsement from asha. A teacher parent guide to working with selectively mute and shy children. With support from his parents and teachers, mason slowly learns to overcome his anxiety in the classroom. Often they speak in some settings like home but not others like school. Speechlanguage pathologists are in an excellent position to coordinate intervention among family, classroom teachers, and other clinicians. These books have been recommended by parents and can be used to help the child with sm, as well as peers and siblings. This varied speech pattern has been apparent for a month or more. Most changes in 2nd edition are for older people with sm and generalising outside. Buy the selective mutism resource manual a speechmark practical sourcebook 1st new edition by maggie johnson, alison wintgens isbn.
There are several wonderful childrens books about selective mutism. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. Selective mutism usually coexists with social anxiety disorder. The selective mutism resource manual book depository. Clinical resource materials specific to selective mutism. Selective mutism guide to helping selectively mute and shy. Leaflets produced by smira handouts submitted by maggie johnson frcslt including some from the selective mutism resource manual 2nd edition of which she is coauthor leaflets authored by parents from their own experiences you can. The selective mutism information and research association smira is another good resource for people affected by selective mutism.