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Oct 9, 2026 53 min

The DIR® Approach to "Selective" Mutism

from We chose play from Affect Autism Hosted by Daria Brown

October is Selective Mutism Awareness Month! In this episode, speech-language pathologists Dr. Joleen Fernald, a DIR-Expert, and Lauren Kline of Bjorem Speech explain Selective Mutism and Situational Mutism and discuss Dr. Jo’s DIR-SM card deck, a developmental approach to selective mutism. Link to the show notes with links to key discussion points and other ways to view or hear the episode here: https://affectautism.com/2026/10/09/dir-sm/ Consider joining our DIR® Parent Network or becoming an Affect Autism member for bonus content and support from a like-minded community of Floortimers here: ⁠⁠https://affectautism.com/support/

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