SLP's Role With Selective Mutism

Got a student who clams up the second they walk into school—but you know they’ve got a ton to say? This episode of SLP Coffee Talk is your go-to guide for helping students with selective mutism find their voice (and maybe even belt out some Taylor Swift at lunch 🎤)We’re hanging out with Emily Laracy, M.A., M.S., CCC-SLP, school-based SLP, SM expert, board member of the Selective Mutism Association, and total rockstar when it comes to helping our quietest kids shine. She’s sharing her tried-and-true strategies for getting students talking—from baby steps like yes/no responses to full-on classroom convos.Bullet Points to Discuss:What is SM?Differentiating SM from other disordersThe role of the SLP in working with SMTips for AssessmentTips for TreatmentHere’s what we learned:How to gradually build comfort using forced choice and closed-ended questionsWhy shaping behavior in small steps leads to big gains in communicationTechniques to fade in peers and adults for broader communicationHow “survey walks” around the school create real-world practiceClassroom strategies to reduce pressure and encourage participationThe importance of teacher collaboration and consistent expectationsLearn more about Emily Laracy:Book: Treating Selective MutismEmail: [email protected] more about Hallie Sherman  and SLP Elevate:  📝 Website: https://speechtimefun.com/🎲✨ Check out the Secondary Secret Podcast here! https://www.speechtimefunpd.com/secret-podcast-signupSubscribe today and get access to my secret podcast filled with my juicy secrets for planning with ease for secondary speech students. 6 quick episodes that you can quickly listen to and feel refreshed and inspired! https://speechtimefun.com/secondarysecrets