As a parent, family member, teacher of a child with selective mutism could be very difficult. As well as it could be difficult for the child. I have been thinking a lot about what kind of resources are out there? Is there help? With help does it get better? I know there are support groups for everything out there and I came across a website that is one big support group. It seemed really interesting it is for anyone to join. You could be a family member, friend, teacher or someone who is interested. I haven't joined yet, but becoming a teacher this may be soemthing I would be interested in. The website is...
Support Group
I also am going to be trying to talk witha parent/teacher of a child with Selective Mutism. This will definitely be one of the questions I ask them. What kind of support do you have and what do you suggest helps?
Libby,
ReplyDeleteI think a support group would be very helpful for families of children with Selective Mutism. It seems like it would also be helpful for teachers that have children with Seletive Mutism in their classroom. It would have been helpful to have more information on the subject when I was student teaching so I could have felt better equipped to handle the situation. I'm also curious to know how effective these support groups are. I hope to read what you discuss with the parent of a child with Selective Mutism.
Lindsey