Selective Mutism training for all ages

This webinar is for parents/carers and education staff who want to learn more about the best ways to support a child or young person who is unable to speak in some situations.

The nine parts go through how to put in place environmental support for children with SM and similar conditions, how to lay the groundwork for a successful small steps programme, and how and when to refer for further support. There are also handouts which should be downloaded. If you have any questions or issues accessing this please email us: bht.selectivemutism@nhs.net.

Selective Mutism training for all ages

Part 1. What is SM and why else might a child not speak?

Part 2. SM as a speech phobia and what does SM look like for you?

Part 3. The ABCD of SM support

Part 4. Informal techniques particularly for under 5s

Part 5. Additional advice for older children and young adults

Part 6. Advice for parents

Part 7. Target setting

Part 8. What next and referrals

Part 9. Brief overview of graded exposure programmes