In this episode of The Anxious Child podcast, Dr. Joleen Fernald talks about Selective Mutism. We cover her own personal journey as a parent of a child with Selective Mutism, some good first steps for parents and professionals, some basic dos and don’ts in working with a child who has SM, the latest research on SM, and myriad of other factors which can influence its development. Find out more about Dr. Fernald at www.joleenfernald.com and email her at joleen@joleenfernald.com

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