Selective Mutism: An Assessment and Intervention Guide for Therapists, Educators, and Parents: Revised and Updated Edition

Selective Mutism: A Guide for Therapists, Educators, and Parents, Revised and Updated Edition is an essential resource for those seeking to understand the causes of and intervention for this often-misunderstood disorder. This research-based guide outlines the various etiologies, assessment strategies, and intervention plans necessary to achieve successful outcomes for individuals with Selective Mutism. With this comprehensive guide to Selective Mutism in hand, therapists, educators, and parents can gain a thorough understanding of this disorder and provide effective intervention strategies in the clinic, classroom, and community settings.

Our new and revised edition provides information on how to identify signs and symptoms of Selective Mutism in children, as well as helpful advice on how to approach diagnosis and treatment. It also offers practical guidance on setting up appropriate supports for children affected by Selective Mutism and working collaboratively with other professionals involved in their care. Furthermore, readers will gain insight into how to engage parents and guardians in treatment planning. This new revised edition contains a wealth of new and updated information, including a new chapter on working with adolescents with Selective Mutism, strategies for effectively engaging patients in telehealth, and how to utilize intensive intervention strategies for more efficient outcomes.

Selective Mutism: A Guide for Therapists, Educators, and Parents, Revised and Updated Edition is an invaluable resource for anyone seeking to support individuals affected by Selective Mutism. Updated with new material, its comprehensive overview of the disorder and practical, step-by-step strategies make it a must-read for therapists, educators, and parents alike.

Dr. Aimee Kotrba is a nationally-known expert and speaker on the identification and treatment of Selective Mutism, a childhood anxiety disorder, and loves working with families to promote "brave talking". Dr. Kotrba has authored Selective Mutism: An Assessment and Intervention Guide for Therapists, Educators, and Parents, Revised and Updated Edition and Overcoming Selective Mutism: A Field Guide for Parents. She created and co-directs Confident Kids Camp, a camp for children and teens with Selective Mutism that runs annually in Brighton Michigan (with offshoot camps in the metro DC area and Toronto, Canada). Dr. Kotrba also owns and directs Thriving Minds, a pediatric psychology clinic with four locations in Michigan.

Katelyn Reed, M.S. is a Limited Licensed Psychologist at Thriving Minds Family Services, located in Chelsea, MI. She completed her Master's degree in Clinical Behavioral Psychology at Eastern Michigan University where she focused on evidence-based behavioral and cognitive behavioral interventions for children and adolescents. Through her work at Thriving Minds, Katelyn specializes in treating children with Selective Mutism via traditional weekly therapy, intensive therapy (i.e., 15-20 hours of treatment in one week), and group therapy models. Through an exposure therapy model, children with Selective Mutism are encouraged to be brave in talking with new people and in new settings. Katelyn emphasizes collaborative care and frequently works in partnership with parents and schools to best assist clients and to promote growth through education on appropriate goals and interventions. Katelyn is also the Assistant Director for Confident Kids Camp, an intensive week-long treatment program for children with Selective Mutism. In addition to her work with children with Selective Mutism, Katelyn provides evidenced-based therapy for children with other anxiety disorders, depressive disorders, and disruptive behavior disorders.