Our Brave Voices

Our Brave Voices Empowering school teams & families across New England with expert support to help children with selective mutism find their brave voices.

Book your free intro call today: https://ourbravevoices.com/contact/

Happy Holidays! ♥️Annie
12/25/2025

Happy Holidays! ♥️Annie

As we head into the holiday break, a shout-out to school teams:Supporting a student with selective mutism takes mindful ...
12/23/2025

As we head into the holiday break, a shout-out to school teams:

Supporting a student with selective mutism takes mindful intention—especially during busy, high-stimulus days.

Your flexibility, patience, and compassion matter more than you know. Thank you for all you have done for your students heading into the holidays!

🎁 The greatest gift is a safe, supportive, environment. ~Annie

12/20/2025

A tremendous progress update! One of the amazing keyworkers I have been working with just reported that their student has now shared their voice with 70+ students and staff at school this fall.
I am consistently inspired by the tireless efforts of the school teams I work alongside and amazed by the students they support.
Great job everyone! ~Annie

Happy Thanksgiving to everyone who is celebrating today! ~Annie
11/27/2025

Happy Thanksgiving to everyone who is celebrating today! ~Annie

Such an honor to present at ASHA with Dr. Steve Kurtz today!
11/22/2025

Such an honor to present at ASHA with Dr. Steve Kurtz today!

Are you a teacher, speech-language pathologist, school administrator, or parent looking for actionable strategies to sup...
11/12/2025

Are you a teacher, speech-language pathologist, school administrator, or parent looking for actionable strategies to support a student with selective mutism?

Join us for an insightful session where we’ll explore:
- Best practices and evidence-based approaches
- How to collaborate with the student, family, and school
- Tips for gently expanding communication in the classroom
- Real-world examples and case studies
- Q & A to help you apply what you learn

📅 Date & Time: Tuesday, December 9, 2025 from 9:00-3:30pm
📍 Location: The Loft, 125 Main Street, Suite E, Newmarket, NH 03857

This is the next step (together) for helping students find their voice in school settings. We hope you’ll join us!

https://ourbravevoices.com/a-next-step-for-your-student-with-selective-mutism/

I'm excited to see so many folks signing up for the fireside chat next week! I hope you will come join Jonathan Kohlmeie...
11/03/2025

I'm excited to see so many folks signing up for the fireside chat next week! I hope you will come join Jonathan Kohlmeier and I for a heartfelt conversation about life with and beyond selective mutism on Wednesday, November 12, 2025, from 7:30–8:30pm EST live via Zoom!
- https://ourbravevoices.com/fireside-chat-with-jonathan.../

With Kurtz Psychology Consulting, PC – I just got recognized as one of their top fans! 🎉Love it! ~Annie
10/24/2025

With Kurtz Psychology Consulting, PC – I just got recognized as one of their top fans! 🎉Love it! ~Annie

A few selective mutism back to school tips for families and school teams:1. Make sure you have a plan of support in plac...
08/23/2025

A few selective mutism back to school tips for families and school teams:
1. Make sure you have a plan of support in place with both interventions and accommodations and be certain the student knows their key people
2. If possible, have the student meet the teacher 1:1 before the first day
3. Seat the student with a preferred peer whenever possible
4. Ensure the student has a means for communicating basic needs, i.e. bathroom, illness/injury/asking for help, ect.
5. Reach out for support as needed https://www.selectivemutism.org/find-support/

Wishing everyone a year full of brave talking and courage! ~Annie

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What is Selective Mustism?

Selective Mutism is an anxiety based disorder that causes individuals not to speak in specific settings or with specific listeners despite the ability to speak freely when they are in a comfortable setting and/or with comfortable listeners. There is a common misconception that individuals with SM are choosing not to talk, research suggests otherwise.

SM often coexists with other areas of potential growth, such as; sensory integration disorders, speech/language delays, or anxiety disorders.

SM is often identified in the preschool years when a child first goes to school and she/he is not able to speak to teachers and/or peers. More mild cases may not be identified until the late adolescent or teenage years. Though this can feel like a difficult time for school teams and parents, there are wonderful resources available and with appropriate supports in place, an individual at any age can find their voice, it’s never too late!