Learn more about selective mutism through our online library. We offer tips, resources, scientific and peer-reviewed articles, and more to help you learn more about SM.
Developed by R. Lindsey Bergman and colleagues, the School Speech Questionnaire (SSQ) is an eight-item teacher-report measure. Teachers are asked to rate how frequently a target student engaged in various speaking behaviors
Developed by R. Lindsey Bergman and colleagues, the Selective Mutism Questionnaire (SMQ) is a caregiver-report questionnaire that assesses the frequency of selective mutism symptoms.
Selective mutism and autism share several key features and can be challenging at times to differentiate. It is important that children receive a timely, accurate diagnosis to ensure they receive appropriate treatment as soon as possible.
Consume information faster with our video form webinars and fun community talks as our members share their personal stories regarding living with Selective Mutism
Join individuals who have overcome Selective Mutism as they share their personal stories and address audience questions about their experiences. Parents, caregivers, school professionals and individuals with Selective Mutism are welcome to watch and learn more!
Dr. Rachel Merson, will provide an overview of selected selective mutism research, focusing on new treatment outcome studies as well as papers that offer insight into factors that may cause, maintain, and/or be associated with selective mutism.
Using the bathroom and eating are two areas that many children with SM struggle with. (e.g. asking to use the bathroom or asking for help opening food items). Join Rachel Busman and Eleanor Ezell in a discussion about these two common concerns and learn tips and strategies around targeting them specifically