EP25: Treating SM & Autism w/ Dr. Vera Joffe Unspoken Words: A Selective Mutism Podcast by Dr. Elisa Shipon-Blum

This podcast was produced by New Edition Consulting (neweditionconsulting.co) 

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In the episode, Dr. E and autism expert, Dr. Vera Joffe, discuss the coexistence of SM and autism, the differentiation between the two, treatment considerations, school-based accommodations, and the importance of early screening for autism. 

Timestamps: 

(2:52) The link between SM and Autism 

(16:36) “Sometimes, parents are in denial” 

(23:00) The difference between an individual with SM and an individual with Autism 

(34:39) Treatment considerations for Autism 

(44:57) Findings from Dr. Joffe’s SM & Comorbidity study 

(49:42) School-based accommodations for individuals with SM & Autism 

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