DESCRIPTION:

Recording date: June 29, 2021

This session for families will explore children who tend to be shy, anxious and take longer to adapt to change. The session covers the following topics:

• Contributing factors to shyness, anxiety
• Stages of confident speaking
• What is anxiety?
• Overview of general strategies
• ... and more!

The session will discuss and provide strategies and supports available for your child.

Facilitators:

• Ron Joyce Children’s Health Centre, Hamilton Health Sciences

Related resources:

• Book: The Selective Mutism Resource Manual, by Maggie Johnson and Alison Wintgens
• Book: Understanding Katie, Dr. Elisa Shipn-Blum​
• Book: My Friend Daniel Doesn’t Talk, Sharon L. Longo​
• Book: Cat’s Got Your Tongue? A Story for Children Afraid to Speak, Charles E. Schaefer, Ph.D.
• Article: “What To Do When Your Child Won’t Speak” 
• Myths about Selective Mutism (Anxiety Canada)​​
• Selective mutism: What to do when your child won't speak (Today's Parent) ​
• The Silent Treatment: Helping Kids Overcome Selective Mutism (Parent Map)​
• Selective Mutism in Children and Youth: Information for Parents and Caregivers (eMentalHealth.ca)