Most kids with SM are put on Prozac along with Behavior Therapy. He will need a
good child psychologist who knows how to deal with SM. Wow, 14 is a long time
to go without intervention for SM. The non-talking behavior must be very
engrained by now, making it tougher to overcome. I do know from experience with
my own daughter that therapy and meds have changed her life for the better. He
will need a good transition plan from the school district. Maybe they can place
him in classes where he knows some of the kids from Middle School.
Ask the parent to log onto the Selective Mutism Support Group. This way she can
get involved and correspond with other parents in her similar situations.
Check out the website from New York University Child Study Center. They have a
treatment protocol on their site.
Hope this helps.

sa59brown <no_reply@yahoogroups.com> wrote:
I have been a teacher of a student with selective mutism for three
years while he was in middle school. He is getting ready to go to
high school and will basically have to start over with getting to
know school personnel. I am working with the student this summer, and
the parent has asked me about possible meds and therapy for her son.
As a teacher, I don't know if I am allowed to offer her suggestions,
but I want to still be in the process of helping this amazing student
as the "familiar" teacher in his life. Can anyone offer any
suggestions as to the ways I can help him and his family as he
continues his education in the local high school?


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