Understanding Selective Mutism: A Beginner's Guide - Softcover

Nathanson, Lucy

Softcover

ISBN 10: 1788087844 ISBN 13: 9781788087841

Publisher: Lucy Nathanson, 2017

Synopsis

This book is a 30 page, clear and concise introduction to selective mutism; it is an excellent tool for parents to lend to family members and school staff to help them to gain an understanding of selective mutism in a short amount of time. There are often misconceptions surrounding this condition; the aim of this book is to provide the reader an understanding of what children with selective mutism are experiencing. This book covers an overview of selective mutism: what selective mutism is and is not, the diagnostic criteria, what causes selective mutism, how to interact with a child with selective mutism and an overview of the treatment methods. Lucy Nathanson is a child therapist and founder of www.confidentchildren.co.uk Lucy is passionate about helping children with selective mutism. She works directly with children and makes YouTube videos with the aim of spreading awareness of selective mutism. On an international level, Lucy speaks at conferences and provides support and guidance to parents and professionals.

Edition details

• Publisher: Lucy Nathanson
• Publication date: 2017
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 1788087844
• ISBN 13: 9781788087841
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 36