It's Not Selective Kat Jackson

This final episode has been my favourite to record.  I was able to chat to a couple of teachers who have supported my daughter over the primary years, and debrief classroom experiences, the strategies that have worked and learnings that have taken place.  THANKYOU so very much Rachel and Jess for giving up your time to chat with me.  X 

October is Selective Mutism awareness month and this episode I have my daughter sharing her thoughts and experineces with Selective Mutism. 
She has inspired me to learn as much as I can about SM so that I am able to support, advocate and educate. 

In this episode Kat and Dr E talk about the common misunderstandings and stigma that surround Selective Mutism.  We discuss the need for adjustment and provisions at school as well as some strategies that can be used in the classroom. NB: Audio issues during the intro... hold on it improves after a few sec.    

We are just about to start another school year.  Here are some things to add to your checklist so you can begin as you mean to go.  May this year be a great year for growth both in understanding SM and reaching a many goals as possible. 

A description of what anxiety looks like and look at whether anxiety is only inherited or do environmental factors contribute?  I also share part of my own story with anxiety and what I have learned. 

Setting goals for children with Selective Mutism can take time as we observe and tweak the goals so they remain attainable.  This episode runs through some important considerations when setting goals as well as some important reminders about what communication looks like.