Selective Mutism Resource Manual

Maggie Johnson & Alison Wintgens

Selective Mutism is a rare condition but it is important because selectively mute children are at a significant disadvantage personally and socially. It is also a greater barrier to learning, with the increased emphasis on verbalization within the school curriculum.

This unique manual emphasizes practical assessment and treatment, advice and information, filling a significant gap in the availability of suitable resources in this field.

● The approach is based on behavioral principles and a hierarchy of stages of confident speaking originally conceived by Anthony Glassberg.
● Starts with a summary of the literature and theory, followed by detailed ideas on assessment and management, with accompanying material that can be photocopied.
● Case examples and a discussion about progress, transfer and discharge are included.

Contents include: Frequently asked Questions, General Assessment Considerations and Implications, Preliminary Investigation, Child Interview and Assessment, Creating the Right Environment: Advice for Home and School, General Treatment Considerations, Overview of the Treatment Progression, A Structured Treatment Program, Eliciting Speech for the First Time, Generalizing Speech across People and Settings, Effective Practice, Parent and Teacher Support, Letting Go, and Illustrations of Intervention.

Readership:
Speech & language therapists, pediatric occupational therapists, teachers, psychologists, child psychiatrists, and parents.