Sara, I actually think that this could be a very good idea, and sometimes it is very helpful for parents to spend as much time at the school as they can. I do...
That e-mail was very helpful...THANKS. I like the idea of having us go to the classroom without anyone in there. It makes sense.....she has always been there...
Sara, I am glad that you found that helpful.. You might also want to think about any place else that seems hard for your daughter at school. Some kids have a...
Sara, My daughter is also 4 and in her second year of pre-school. Same problem exists with her that you described with your daughter. I am taking her to a...
Hello to all! It's been a long time since I've had some concerns, but I'm stuck again. There are many new people here so let tell you that I have a 5yr.old...
Hi Theresa YES, YES, YES My daughter (just turned 10) comes home from school and often, when I ask her how school was she says "I don't want to talk about it."...
Hi everybody, My school district has recommended counseling twice weekly for my pre-schooler with SM. In addition, her doctor just started her on prozac for...
unfortunatly i've been told that "gifted" can mean that treatment will be harder but my daughter was very withdrawn too and although so far therapy hasn't...
Hi Theresa I am one of those new people here ! I have two daughters diagnosed with SM. One who has mostly overcome it.. and a 10 year old who still has a ton...
Victoria, My daughter Kayla, now 10 was like your daughter, she was very withdrawn, and didn't participate in anything. Through third grade, she didn't even do...
... will be harder but my daughter was very withdrawn too and although so far therapy hasn't gotten her talking she now readily makes eye contact, nods, and...
Hello Victoria, sorry it took me so long to respond...I have been busy. How long did you wait before meds? Are you seeing any progress with them? I have...
Hi Sara, I'm in Orange County, NY. I am using a psychologist and neuropsychologist from NYU Child Study Center in Manhattan. I went there for a diagnostic...
I am in Upstate NY...but my sister lives in Newburgh. I have searched for someone around here and I am still unable to find anyone who feels that they have a...
Hi my daughter Gina (12) was diagnosed with SM when she was 8 she began on prozac right away (we saw Dr. Black an SM specialist in Boston) Gina was on...
Dear Maureen, Tell Gina that a lot of people that she does'nt even know are proud of her. Do you think Gina can write to the support group and tell us about...
I have recently enrolled my four year old in preschool. She has been there a little over a month and will not talk. Her teacher is getting really worried and...
Dont pull her out of school. Tell her teacher not to ask her any questions as this will only increase her anxiety. Also dont tell her she is shy as to not to...
In a message dated 11/20/03 12:13:59 PM Tokyo Standard Time, ... I know exactly what you're going through! My daughter's kindergarten teacher tried to keep...
I am so glad that you found this website.. What great advice and support from Victoria and Maci.. You two are wonderful. I don't think that I can add much,...
Hi everyone, I am at university in Wales, Uk, studying early childhood. I have a module on child welfare and am writing about SM, I had SM as a child so I will...
Emma, I would suggest you going to the Selective Mutism Group-Childhood Anxiety Network at www.selectivemutism.org to gather some factual information on SM. I...
Emma, I have no objections to you using emails. I would love a copy of the finished report. My daughter is now 12, she suffered for many years and is...
Hello everyone. I got wonderful news yesterday.. I am now working at my daughter's school so I get info first hand.. My daughter's speech therapist came to me...
Shelly that is terrific news! What a HUGE MILESTONE!!!! Shelly <shellyhollo@...> wrote:Hello everyone. I got wonderful news yesterday.. I am now working...
Emma, I have no problems with you using the SM info, I'm glad to see that someone is going to educate others! siane.whitton@... wrote:Hi everyone, I...
Hi Julie, i take your advice I will not be using any information without permission as I have already stated in my e.mails. Thanks, Emma ... Email provided by...
Hi Victoria. You may want to check the "files" on the other Yahoo sm message board. I have an article there titled, "Help for Teachers". It would be a...
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