DiscoverUnspoken Words: A Selective Mutism Podcast by Dr. Elisa Shipon-BlumEP51 (Ask Dr. E): How to handle anxiety-triggered potty talk, should you explain Selective Mutism directly to your child, strategies for teachers & more
EP51 (Ask Dr. E): How to handle anxiety-triggered potty talk, should you explain Selective Mutism directly to your child, strategies for teachers & more

EP51 (Ask Dr. E): How to handle anxiety-triggered potty talk, should you explain Selective Mutism directly to your child, strategies for teachers & more

Update: 2025-04-21
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EP51 of the Unspoken Words podcast features our latest installment of our Ask Dr. E series, where we answer real questions from our listeners.

In the episode, we answer five questions, including how to handle anxiety-triggered potty talk, should you explain Selective Mutism directly to your child, strategies for teachers & more.

Chapters: 

(4:36 ) How do I address my child's anxious potty talk?

(9:06 ) How do I make sure my selectively mute child is safe in swim class?

(14:35 ) How do I help my teen speak up in peer groups?

(21:22 ) Should we discuss Selective Mutism with our children?

(26:29 ) How can teachers help students with selective mutism interact with peers?

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Ask Dr. E a question of your own! 

Learn more about the host, Dr. Elisa Shipon-Blum 

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Listen to other Unspoken Words episodes here

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For all podcast inquiries, please contact Dakota Hornak at ⁠dhornak@selectivemutismcenter.org⁠ 

This podcast was produced and promoted by New Edition Consulting (neweditionconsulting.com)

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EP51 (Ask Dr. E): How to handle anxiety-triggered potty talk, should you explain Selective Mutism directly to your child, strategies for teachers & more

EP51 (Ask Dr. E): How to handle anxiety-triggered potty talk, should you explain Selective Mutism directly to your child, strategies for teachers & more

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