Selective mutism (SM) can feel challenging for children and their families, but with patience, understanding, and thoughtful strategies, you can create a supportive environment to help your child grow in confidence.

With a little creativity and some playful strategies, you can turn mealtime into an exciting opportunity for kids to explore flavors, textures, and experiences.

Stimming involves repetitive actions like hand-flapping, rocking, tapping the same icon on an AAC device, or repeating words and sounds.

One of the first steps speech therapists teach to support kids who stutter is diaphragmatic breathing. This form of breathing fosters both physical and mental benefits, creating a solid foundation for easier, relaxed speech.

Orofacial Myofunctional Evaluations provide essential information about the coordination of oral and facial muscles, breathing patterns, and swallowing behaviors. However, because these functions are closely linked to many other systems in the body, it’s important to consider referrals to specialists who can address any underlying issues.