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Selective Mutism Online Summit Selective Mutism H.E.L.P. will be hosting online summits that will give those interested in learning more about Selective Mutism an opportunity to do so in the comfort of their own home, on their own time, and at no cost! |
The next Free Online Summit will be October 18-21, 2024
What is the cost?
There is no charge for you to attend the Online Summit and to have access to all the valuable information presented during the Summit! We want everyone to be able to learn about Selective Mutism!
However, if you would like to contribute to the operating costs associated with the Summit, you can do so by selecting one of the below options. Your contribution is GREATLY appreciated!
However, if you would like to contribute to the operating costs associated with the Summit, you can do so by selecting one of the below options. Your contribution is GREATLY appreciated!
Optional Monetary Contribution with Two Free Selective Mutism Awareness Bracelets
$20.00
Your contribution will go towards operational costs associated with the upcoming Summit. As a thank you for your contribution, please choose Two Free Awareness Bracelet from the list below.
How does an Online Summit work?
An Online Summit is a way for you to get valuable information from leading experts just like you would at an in-person conference. The Summit will have a start and end date with each day providing new interviews with leading experts for you to view. For each day of the Summit, you will have access to new videos which will be available to view for 24 hours. You will be able to watch them at your convenience within that 24 hour period.
Who should attend an SM H.E.L.P. Online Summit?
Anyone interested in Selective Mutism! Whether you are a parent of a child with SM, a teacher with an SM student, a therapist treating an SM patient, the neighbor of someone who has SM, someone wanting to know more about SM, someone who has or has had SM, this Summit is for you! You will have the opportunity to choose which topics you want to learn more about and watch those videos, or you can sit back, relax, and enjoy all the wonderful information that will be presented throughout all the videos.
Is there access to the interviews after the Summit?
Yes! If you missed a previous Summit or are not available during the Summit weekend, you can purchase Lifetime Access. This will give you access to all the videos from the entire Summit or from a particular day of the Summit that interests you.
Click HERE to learn more!
Yes! If you missed a previous Summit or are not available during the Summit weekend, you can purchase Lifetime Access. This will give you access to all the videos from the entire Summit or from a particular day of the Summit that interests you.
Click HERE to learn more!
Summit Testimonials
I am very grateful to hear these stories and am feeling encouraged with helping my now 14 year old son. Thank you so much for the Summit and I am looking forward to watching every video. - New Zealand parent
As a Speech pathologist in a public school and the parent of a daughter with anxieties, these interviews are extremely helpful and hopeful. Thank you! - Melissa P.
Thank you so much!!! I wish I came across this summit 10 years ago. Thank you from the bottom of my heart for doing this! All of us need to understand SM kids better. Without having that understanding, we can't help them. - Gosia B.
I'm a long distance grandparent of a 6 year old SM. Our only communication now is via zoom so interaction is difficult. Watching this series has opened my eyes to a child with SM. Thank you fo much for this experience. - Eugene L.
All presentations were really enlightening and each provided a new added bit that I have not yet tried! Thank you for uniting these amazing people with various SM related connections to shed great light upon this seemingly dark terrain. Your quick-to-grasp interviewing skills and genuine compassion for this topic has made this an incredible learning experience. - Jeanie M
It is an extraordinary opportunity to watch all these speech therapists, psychologists, occupational therapists, educators and parents offering support for SM. Thank you for the very useful resources that you have provided! - Emilia C.
I am a teacher and have been struggling how to help my two SM students. This summit has been wonderful!! I have got ideas now on what to do in certain situations and how to help. Thank you so much! - anonymous teacher
Feeling SO inspired! As an advocate and parent I thought I knew it all, but these videos have taught me even more. So happy about that! - Johanna S.
As a Speech pathologist in a public school and the parent of a daughter with anxieties, these interviews are extremely helpful and hopeful. Thank you! - Melissa P.
Thank you so much!!! I wish I came across this summit 10 years ago. Thank you from the bottom of my heart for doing this! All of us need to understand SM kids better. Without having that understanding, we can't help them. - Gosia B.
I'm a long distance grandparent of a 6 year old SM. Our only communication now is via zoom so interaction is difficult. Watching this series has opened my eyes to a child with SM. Thank you fo much for this experience. - Eugene L.
All presentations were really enlightening and each provided a new added bit that I have not yet tried! Thank you for uniting these amazing people with various SM related connections to shed great light upon this seemingly dark terrain. Your quick-to-grasp interviewing skills and genuine compassion for this topic has made this an incredible learning experience. - Jeanie M
It is an extraordinary opportunity to watch all these speech therapists, psychologists, occupational therapists, educators and parents offering support for SM. Thank you for the very useful resources that you have provided! - Emilia C.
I am a teacher and have been struggling how to help my two SM students. This summit has been wonderful!! I have got ideas now on what to do in certain situations and how to help. Thank you so much! - anonymous teacher
Feeling SO inspired! As an advocate and parent I thought I knew it all, but these videos have taught me even more. So happy about that! - Johanna S.
Click HERE for notes from the Fall 2020 Online Summit
Fall 2020 Online Summit Lifetime Access
Enjoy Lifetime Access to the Fall 2020 Selective Mutism H.E.L.P. Online Summit.
Included in your purchase is over 7 hours of content surrounding Selective Mutism and Anxiety from the following presenters:
Dr. Aimee Kortba: Overview of Selective Mutism
Joshua: A Dad's Story
Chelsea: My Life as an SM Child...
Kelly: A Mom's Story
Dr. Shelley Avny: Treating Teens with Selective Mutism
Lucy Nathanson: What are Treatment Options?
Anna Biavati-Smith: Speech Language Pathologist's Role in Treating Selective Mutism
Jason Hsieh: Using Sensory Tools to Help with Anxiety
Dr. Kelly Mahler: Interoception: The Newest Science of Anxiety
Sonia Story: Calm Anxiety and Unlock Speech with Innate Neuro-Movements
Dr. Christopher Kearney: Selective Mutism Research
After your purchase, you will receive a separate email for you to create a username and password to access the videos online.
Fall 2020 Online Summit - Individual Days
Choose which day of the Summit you would like to have Lifetime Access to. After the purchase, you will receive an email to create a username and password to access the videos online.
DAY 1
Dr. Aimee Kotrba -What is Selective Mutism?
Joshua - a Father of a child with Selective Mutism shares his story
Chelsea - a young professional who had Selective Mutism as a child shares her story about what SM was like for her growing up
Kelly - a Mother of a child with SM shares her story.
DAY 2
Dr. Shelley Avny -Treating teens with Selective Mutism
Lucy Nathanson - What does treatment entail for children with Selective Mutism?
Anna Biavati-Smith - How can a Speech Language Therapist/Pathologist assist with treatment of Selective Mutism?
DAY 3
Jason Hsieh - How sensory tools can help ease a child's anxiety
Kelly Mahler -Interoception and how it can help our child understand what anxiety feels like
Sonia Story - Calm anxiety and unlock speech with innate neuro-movements
Dr. Christopher Kearney - Past and future research on Selective Mutism
Click HERE for notes from the Spring 2021 Online Summit
Spring 2021 Online Summit Lifetime Access
Enjoy Lifetime Access to the Spring 2021 Selective Mutism H.E.L.P. Online Summit. Your purchase will include 8 hours of information about Selective Mutism and Anxiety available to you fro the following presenters:
Gaye James: Mother of an SM Child living beyond the silence
Jamie Lago: Growing up with and overcoming Selective Mutism
Kelly Melhorn: Mother of an SM Child shares insights into Exposure Therapy
Ruth Perednik: Learning about the Village that is needs to help an SM child
Joleen Fernald: Using methods on treating the whole child to help them overcome SM
Claire Carroll: Differences between Autism and Selective Mutism
Charlotte Davies: How Sound Therapy can benefit someone with Anxiety
SENSE-ational Spaces: Learn how Occupational Therapy and Sensory Spaces can support someone with anxiety
Danielle Cottam: Strategies for communicating with an SM child
After your purchase, you will receive a separate email to create a username and password which will give you access to the videos whenever you need.
Spring 2021 Online Summit - Individual Days
Choose Lifetime Access to an individual day of the Spring 2021 Selective Mutism H.E.L.P. Online Summit. You will receive a separate email after your purchase to create a username and password which will allow access to the videos online.
DAY 1
Gaye James: Mother of an SM child shares her story
Jaime Lago: Growing up with Selective Mutism
Kelly Melhorn: Mother of an SM child talks about exposures
DAY 2
Ruth Perednik: Learn who makes up the village to help an SM child
Joleen Fernald: Learn how the " inside out, bottom up" approach could help an SM child
Claire Carroll: Learn about the difference between SM and Autism
DAY 3
Charlotte Davies: Learn how sound therapy could help someone with anxiety
SENSE-ational Spaces: Learn about OT and how a sensory space can help with anxiety
Danielle Cottam: Learn how to support an SM child to lower their anxiety
Click HERE for notes from the Fall 2021 Online Summit
Fall 2021 Online Summit Lifetime Access
Lifetime Access to the Fall 2021 Selective Mutism H.E.L.P. Online Summit will give you information about supporting a teen or adult with Selective Mutism. This resource will be available anytime you need information pertaining to teens and/or adults with SM. Includes over 5 hours of invaluable content from top professionals from around the world.
You will receive a separate email after your purchase to create a username and password which will allow access to the videos online.
Fall 2021 Online Summit - Individual Days
Choose Lifetime Access to an individual day of the Fall 2021 Selective Mutism H.E.L.P. Online Summit. You will receive a separate email after your purchase to create a username and password which will allow access to the videos online.
DAY 1
Antje Bothin: Living with Selective Mutism as an Adult
Erin Glow: My Journey with Selective Mutism
DAY 2
Dr. Shelley Avny: Common Challenges for Teens with SM
Maggie Johnson: Utilizing the Sliding-In Technique and More!
DAY 3
Anna Biavati-Smith: What to Focus on When Treating Teens & Adults with SM
Johanna Syren: The Importance of Extracurricular Activities
Susannah Thomson: Teaching the Brain to be Comfortable Being Uncomfortable
Click HERE for notes from Spring 2022 Online Summit
Click HERE for notes from Fall 2022 Online Summit
Notes for the Fall 2023 Summit coming soon
