Supporting your Child with Selective Mutism: A Practical Guide for School, Home, and in the Community

Cover
Half Title
Title Page
Copyright Page
Table of Contents
List of Tables
List of Figures
List of Forms
Acknowledgements
Foreword
Preface
About This Book
Part 1 About Selective Mutism
	Preschool Graduation Concert – About SM
	The Possible Symptoms of a Child with Selective Mutism
	The Cycle of Negative Reinforcement1,2
	SM Recovery Journey
	Supporting Your Child with SM at School, Home, and Community (The Supporting Triangle)
		The Buddy System
		The Rainbow Bridge
	Talking Five Factors/Talking Formula
	The Essential Eight for SM Management
	SM Treating Professional – Essential Component No. 2
	SMart Village – Essential Component No. 4
	​Buddy System – Essential Component No. 6
Part 2 Parents Become Advocates Inside and Outside of School
	Parents Are the No. 1 Essential Component in SM Recovery Journey
	Parents’ Dos and Don’ts List
	Spending Quality Time with Your Child
	Bringing Pets to the School Playground
	Child’s Participation – the Essential Component No. 8 – Talk to Amy about Her SM and Make an Action Plan
	Reward Calendar
	Parents Volunteer at School – Cafeteria
	Parents Volunteer at School – Gardening Club
	Parents Volunteer at After-school Club – Girl Scouts
	Preparing for Going to School in the Morning
	Riding the School Bus and Bus Buddy
	Sliding-in
	Dad Playing Games with Amy in the Classroom Corner
	Introduce a New Person into the Game
	New Person Slides In
	Parent Slides Out
	Playing Games in Counsellor’s Office
	Counsellor and Amy Teamed Up
	Counsellor Practised SM Strategies
	Amy’s Talking Circle Gets Expanded
Part 3 School Staff Providing Support inside and outside of School
	Letter to Teaching Staff
	Teachers Are the No. 3 Essential Component in SM Recovery Journey
	Dos and Don’ts List for Teachers
	Visiting New School before the New Year/Term/Semester
	Back to School Night
	Private Tour (Left) and Moving up Day (Right) before School Year End
	Private Time with Counsellor and Buddy
	Teacher’s Home Visit
	Teacher’s Arrival
	Teacher Participates in Child’s Work/Activity
	Teacher and Child Decorating Cookies Together
	Rapport Building with Teachers after School and on School Break
	Little Broadcaster – Meeting Teacher outside of School
	Private Time with Teacher/Classmate in the School Cafeteria
	Painting with Teacher – One-on-One Time in a Private Room
	Racing Boats – With Teacher and Talking Buddy in a Private Room
	Playing in a Small Group at the Classroom Corner
	Circle Time/Presentation in Front of the Class
	One-on-One Time with the Teacher between Classes
	Communication Book
	The Task Book
	Language Teacher’s Helper and Shadow
	Language – Support from a Shadow Teacher
	Private Tutor and School Teacher in After-School Program for Academic and Second Language
	Academic and After-School Programs, Team Sports, Clubs, and Volunteer Groups
	Maintain Progress during Summer Break
Part 4 Challenges the Child May Face at School
	Identifying Child’s Challenge and Providing Support in School
	Meet Classmates/Teachers outside of School in the Morning
	Greet Teachers and Students
	Walk to the Building with Classmates/Teacher in the Morning
	Go to the Bathroom with a Bathroom Buddy
	School Challenge – Break Time/Recess
	Butterfly Project 1 – Classroom Observation
	Butterfly Project 2 – Bring Butterflies to School Counsellor’s Office
	Butterfly Project 3 – Show and Tell
	Butterfly Project 4 – Release Butterflies into Nature
	Subject Helper in Technology Class
	Form 4.1 Teacher’s Helper/Subject Helper Work Tracking
	Answer Questions in Class with Support
	Read and Discussion Time in the Library
	Music Class
	Practice Physical Activities in a Small Group before Doing It with Whole Class
	Ask for Help in Art Class
	Science Substitute Teacher
	Take a Test
	Holiday Party
	Watch Out for Unhelpful Comments and Bullies
	Showcase Talent/Skills – Essential Component No. 7 in the Recovery Journey – Chinese Harp (Guzheng) Performance in the Music Class
	Picture Day
Part 5 Support for the Child at Home and in the Community
	Playdate – Essential Component No. 5 in SM Recovery Journey
	Team Sports – After-School Program Hosted in School
	Small Animal Club
	Birthday Party 1 – Birthday Party Invitation
	Birthday Party 2 – Welcome Friends
	Birthday Party 3 – Piñata
	Birthday Party 4 – Class Presentation of Birthday Party Video
	Negative Thoughts and What Actually Happened
	Playdate at Home – Shopping Role-Play
	Playdate in Community
	Attending a Birthday Party
	Go Snow Sledding with Classmates
	Camping with Classmates and Neighbours
	Talents and Skills – Play with Neighbours in the Community
	Catch Me If You Can – Fun Time with Families and Friends
	Shopping 1 – Discuss the Shopping List before Arriving (Left) and Check off the Items on the Shopping List (Right)
	Shopping 2 – Get Help from the Clerk without Speaking (Left) and Check Out Items and Pay at  the Cashier (Right)
	Reading Paws in Township Library
	Yard Sale and Lemonade Stand in the Community
Part 6 Overcoming Selective Mutism and Gaining Social Skills
	Dance All the Way – Amy Overcomes SM
	Going Out and Moving Forward – Gaining Social Skills through Clubs, Volunteering, and Jobs
Index