EP24: Navigating challenges in the classroom w/ School Professionals

This episode offers valuable insights from Dr. E, Jen, and school professionals, James and Lindsey, on empowering students with selective mutism in the classroom. 

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Timestamps: 

(04:16) Student overcomes school anxiety with teacher support. 

(06:57) Prepare and support children to ease transitions. 

(11:01) Observe children and note behavior in class. 

(16:00) Use songs and sounds to engage cat. 

(18:03) Small groups or one-on-one aid progress. 

(21:25) Encouraging verbal interactions to move to next stage. 

(24:48) Be cautious of tallying for motivation. 

(29:34) Student excels in independent projects, delivers eloquently. 

(30:22) Fostering student engagement and growth in class. 

(35:11) Preparing thoughts, sharing verbally, mastering social cues. 

(39:06) Each child's unique needs require personalized approach. 

(42:28) Focused support and communication helps student thrive. 

(45:51) Guide parents on appropriate involvement in school. 

(47:43) Parents need education on selective mutism support. 

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