Tackling Selective Mutism: A Guide for Professionals and Parents
written by Benita Rae Smith, fl. 2015; presented by Alice Sluckin, fl. 2015 (London, England: Jessica Kingsley Publishers, 2015, originally published 2015), 314 page(s)
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- Abstract / Summary
- Bringing together the latest research and understanding on selective mutism, this edited book gives essential information on the various treatment and therapy options. Experts in the fields of speech and language therapy, psychology, music therapy education and communication offer a wide range of professional perspectives on the condition, while case studies from people with selective mutism, past sufferers and parents reveal the personal impact. The book also clarifies what support a person with selective mutism is likely to need at home, school and in social situations. This definitive volume on selective mutism will be key reading for professionals such as speech and language therapists, educational psychologists, child psychiatrists, child and adolescent mental health workers, teachers, SENCOs and anyone working with selective mutism in therapeutic and educational settings, as well as family members wanting a closer understanding of what selective mutism is and how they can help.
- Field of Interest
- Counseling & Therapy
- Author
- Benita Rae Smith, fl. 2015
- Publisher
- Jessica Kingsley Publishers
- Copyright Message
- Copyright © 2015 Benita Rae Smith and Alice Sluckin; foreward copyright © 2015 Jean Gross
- Content Type
- Book
- Duration
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- Format
- Text
- Original Publication Date
- 2015
- Page Count
- 314
- Publication Year
- 2015
- Publisher
- Jessica Kingsley Publishers
- Place Published / Released
- London, England
- Subject
- Counseling & Therapy, Psychology & Counseling, Health Sciences, Theoretical Approaches to Counseling, Youth, Psychological issues, Theory, Disorders, Sensitivity (personality), Social anxiety, Selective mutism, Timidity
- Clinician
- Alice Sluckin, fl. 2015