Selective Mutism Anxiety & Related Disorders Treatment Center-SMart Center

02/06/2026

🌟 NEW BLOG: The Selective Mutism Interview Goal/Game©: A Strategic Tool in Social Communication Anxiety Treatment® (S-CAT®) 🎯

Read Dr. E's latest blog now 👉 https://ow.ly/nKRB50Y9kTB

Helping children and teens with move from answering questions to initiating communication is a huge (and often tricky) step. In this new post, Dr. Elisa Shipon-Blum breaks down how the Interview Goal/Game© turns that challenge into a structured, predictable, and confidence-building process.

Learn how this approach supports children at every stage of social communication, why initiation is often harder than responding, and how low-pressure practice can make everyday moments feel possible! 💙

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02/04/2026

🌟 SM in the School Virtual Conference | April 10, 2026 🌟

This live conference is packed with practical, school-focused strategies you can use right away. Join Dr. Elisa Shipon-Blum and other leading Selective Mutism experts for a powerful day of learning designed for school professionals, clinicians, and parents!

🎓 You’ll learn how to:
• Support students with SM in real school settings
• Create meaningful accommodations, IEPs, and 504 plans
• Build confidence, social connection, and communication skills

🗓️ Save the date: April 10, 2026
🔗 Register now: https://ow.ly/VH3750Y90XY

Share with your school and treatment teams! 6.5 CE/CEUs | Special ticket rates & scholarships available!

02/02/2026

Does your child struggle with back-and-forth communication, conversation starters, or maintaining friendships? 🫣💬 Our 6-week, virtual social skills series are thoughtfully designed for children, tweens, and teens with , , and social communication challenges.

🔗 Register now: https://ow.ly/Hn2n50Y7OP8

Throughout this series, your child will build social communication confidence through age-appropriate games & activities, practice real-life social skills with peers, strengthen friendship and group interaction skills, and so much more! 💙

👉 Don’t wait; secure your spot today! ⚠️ Seats are limited, and registration ends soon:
🗓 Children’s series closes February 16
🗓 Tween & teen series closes February 20

01/30/2026

🌟 Last chance to sign up for our February 13-16 CommuniCamp™! Give your child or teen the tools they need to thrive in the new year with 15+ hours of intensive group treatment. Meanwhile, parents gain expert guidance with ALL-DAY education and training sessions, led by Dr. Elisa Shipon-Blum and other SM experts.

Help your child build social communication skills and confidence in a supportive classroom setting and learn how to set them up for success every step of the way! 💪✨

🎟️ Visit CommuniCamp.org to secure your spot today! Remaining $500 CommuniCamp Grants are only available for our February 13-16 session.

01/28/2026

🌟 NEW BLOG: The Power of Warm-Up Time: Why Children & Teens with Selective Mutism Need Space Before They Communicate ⏳💬

Read Dr. E & Dr. Jenna's latest blog now 👉 https://ow.ly/7MSC50Y56FG

When anxiety is high, the nervous system needs time to settle before communication can happen. That’s where warm-up time becomes a powerful (and often overlooked) tool.
In this new post, Dr. Elisa Shipon-Blum and Dr. Jenna Blum explain why silence at the start isn’t avoidance, but a way to regulate.

Learn how giving children space to observe, connect nonverbally, and acclimate to new settings helps create a safe path forward across the Social Communication Bridge®. 🌉

01/26/2026

🌍 Families from around the world joined us for our January CommuniCamp™, an incredible weekend of growth, connection, and confidence-building for both campers and parents. 💛

Our February 13-16 CommuniCamp™ is around the corner; limited seats available! 🦋 Visit www.CommuniCamp.org to get started today! Don’t miss out on our limited-time $500 CommuniCamp Grants! Apply now: https://forms.office.com/r/H0jsMH7wLx

🗓️ Upcoming Program Dates: Feb. 13-16, June 26-29, July 16-19, Aug. 7-10

01/21/2026

Does your child struggle with speaking up, joining in, or feeling confident in social situations? 🫣💬

🎉 Our 6-week, virtual social skills series are thoughtfully designed for children, tweens, and teens with , , and social communication challenges.
In these supportive, engaging groups, participants will build social communication confidence through age-appropriate games & activities, practice real-life social skills with peers, strengthen friendship and group interaction skills, and so much more!

💙 All groups are led by our trained clinicians, who meet each child where they are, whether nonverbal, transitioning into speech, or verbal. 🔗 Register now at https://ow.ly/ZTfk50Y0Tmx!

01/20/2026

🧩 NEW BLOG: Don’t Wait—FACILITATE: Helping Students with Selective Mutism Build Comfort, Connection, and Communication 💬✨

Read Dr. E & Dr. Jenna's latest blog now 👉 https://ow.ly/tr2l50Y0cuo

When supporting students with , progress doesn’t happen by waiting for them to “feel ready.” It happens through intentional facilitation. In this new post, Dr. Elisa Shipon-Blum and Dr. Jenna Blum explain why educators must shift from waiting, forcing, or rescuing to becoming effective facilitators of social communication.

🌱 Learn how proactive facilitation creates safe pathways from nonverbal responses to verbal initiation—supporting meaningful, lasting communication progress in the classroom. 💙 For more school advice, register for the SM in the School Virtual Conference on April 10 & earn 6.5 CE/CEUs! Learn more: https://ow.ly/TBiF50Y0cul

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01/19/2026

01/18/2026

Our January CommuniCampers on Day #2 practiced engaging, responding and initiating skills with peers through fun exposure games and activities! Our campers truly did amazing as they crossed the Bridge®️!

Parents received all-day education and support while learning how to implement strategies to engage and facilitate communication progression. We also welcomed former patients and their parents to answer questions and share their lived experiences with !

Visit CommuniCamp.org to learn how to join us for our February 13-16 session!

01/17/2026

Our January CommuniCamp™️ has kicked off as parents embark on ALL-DAY education! They learned how to use the Social Communication Bridge®️ in treatment and learned critical skills to help their child cross the Bridge®️. Meanwhile, campers are forming friendships and practicing skills as they rate their feelings and progress across the Bridge®️!

Learn how to set your child up for success while they practice social communication skills within a real school environment! Visit CommuniCamp.org to join our February 13-16 session!

01/16/2026

📣 Exciting Announcement! 📚✨ On April 10th, 2026, join us for the Selective Mutism in the School Virtual Conference, a transformative day with Dr. Elisa Shipon-Blum, the pioneer behind the evidence-based Social Communication Anxiety Treatment® (S-CAT®), and leading SM experts Dr. Jenna Blum, and Jennifer Brittingham, LPC.

Register Now (early bird & group rates available!): https://ow.ly/XrlJ50XXiIt

This continuing education activity will dive into Selective Mutism assessments and interventions tailored for the school setting, covering:
✅ Developing effective IEP/504 plans
✅ Assessing learning, achievement & comorbid disorders
✅ When to consider special education and classifications
✅ Evidence-based strategies to encourage verbal communication
✅ Real-life case studies, videos, and expert panel Q&A

🎯 Who Should Attend? School Psychologists, Psychologists, Educators, Counselors, Speech and Language Pathologists, Marriage and Family Therapists, Physicians, Nurses, Social Workers, and Families—anyone passionate about helping children thrive!

🗓️ Mark your calendars and don't miss this opportunity to gain actionable insights and make a difference!