Description
Book SynopsisThis workbook provides hands-on Activities, Strategies, planning sheets and progress trackers for use with children with selective mutism at home, at school and in the wider community. Written by selective mutism expert Maggie Johnson and parent coach Junhua Reitman, the workbook includes first-hand accounts of how children can overcome SM successfully using the Activities and Strategies described in this book. Activities are organised around the daily routines of school and family life and each Activity is broken into a progression of small steps with appropriate Strategies and an accompanying record sheet to track progress. Activities include:
- Using the toilet at school
- Attending social gatherings
- Organising a successful playdate
- Initiating conversation
- Talking in the classroom
- Eating with peers
This workbook is essential reading for parents, professionals and anyone who is looking for a toolkit for selective mu
Table of Contents
Foreword – Alison Wintgens
Preface – Maggie Johnson
Preface – Junhua Reitman
Acknowledgements
Part 1
How to use this workbook: Guidance for parents, school staff and other supportive adults
Part 2
Does my child have selective mutism?
Part 3
Small steps worksheets
Strategies for general use
Activities for a range of situations
Part 4
Take small steps with us: personal experiences and success stories
Part 5 – Appendices
Index
