Do you know a child who does not speak in school or other social
settings, but chatters nonstop at home?

This child may suffer from the anxiety disorder,
SELECTIVE MUTISM


Selective Mutism Anxiety Research & Treatment Center in
collaboration with
Selective Mutism Group Childhood Anxiety Network

Who should Attend? This conference will benefit individuals
interested in updating their knowledge of Selective Mutism. This
includes parents and family members of individuals affected by
selective mutism, school personnel, Treating professional; ie,
psychologists, speech/language specialists, audiologists, school
nurses, social workers and other mental health professionals
interested in 'anxiety' in children.

Continuing Education: This conference has been approved for up to 15
hours of CME/CPD's for psychologists, 15 Contact hours for speech-
language pathologists, and audiologists and 15 CEU's for MFTs,
LCSWs, and teachers.

WORKSHOP TOPICS:
-Understanding SM, Precipitating & Propagating factors into the
Development of Selective Mutism, Evaluation/Assessment of
the `Silent' Child, Differential Diagnosis and `How to'
Differentiate SM from other Similarly Appearing Disorders, -
Accommodating the Child with Selective Mutism within the School
Setting -Key Considerations into the Development of an IEP/504 plan
for SM; Medication: Why, When & How to Use? The Role of the SLP in
the Diagnosis/Treatment of SM, How to Advocate for Your Child,
Understanding Sensory Integration Dysfunction and How it can Relate
to SM, Ask the Parent Discussion Forum, Ask the Doc Discussion
Forum, School Interventions - A Team Approach

For Registration & more information, visit
www.selectivemutismcenter.org ~ Phone: 215-887-5748 email:
smartcenter@...

Conference Location: 199 Smith Rd, Parsippany, NJ 07054 973-560-
5165

Meet/Greet Events to help parents, older children/teens spend time
with others who `understand'