Using Our Voices for Selective Mutism Awareness with Katelyn Reed, MS

WashingtonFamily.com

The truth is that children with SM might not grow out of it. In fact, symptoms of SM get worse the longer they go untreated because the child becomes accustomed to not speaking.

One treatment option is integrated behavior therapy, which involves 20 weekly sessions over six months that focus on gradual exposure to verbal communication. Exposure therapy involves doing the action that causes the child some discomfort so they learn that it’s uncomfortable but not unmanageable.

LUXlife magazine reveals the winners of this year’s Parent & Baby Awards - Thriving Minds

Those named within this year’s programme have been selected for their tireless work in providing exceptional products and services for babies, children, and their parents. From pregnancy classes to parenthood blogs, peri-and-postnatal support to maternity wear, breastfeeding support to fertility solutions, child entertainers to sensory support providers, and many more, we highlight the diverse array of individuals and companies making incomparable contributions to the sector.

Intensive Outpatient Treatment Models with Katelyn Reed, MS

The Testing Psychologist Podcast

Katelyn Reed from Thriving Minds, a group practice in Michigan, is here to talk with me about their intensive treatment model for a variety of anxiety-related disorders like selective mutism and school refusal. While not directly assessment-focused, the episode is great for those of us with multiple service lines in our practice and for anyone working with kids who might benefit from an intensive approach.

Selective Mutism: Interview with Aimee Kotrba, Ph.D

Your Anxious Child Podcast

I had the opportunity to talk with Aimee Kotrba, PhDon the occasion of the release of the second edition of Selective Mutism: An Assessment and Intervention Guide for Therapists, Educators and Parents co-authored with Katelyn Reed, M.S. She is an international expert on the topic of selective mutism and I have used her material frequently with children struggling with selective mutism. Listen to this informative and fun talk with Aimee Kotrba, PhD.

Kids and Sleep (Part 1): Stress, Anxiety and Nightmares with Dr. Andrea Roth

Kids and Sleep (Part 2): Screens, ADHD, and Routines with Dr. Andrea Roth

Kids and Sleep (Part 3): Listener Q’s and Expert Answers with Dr. Andrea Roth

Sleep Talking by Sleepopolis Podcast

What do we do when our kids just can't sleep through the night? Should we turn to a sleep specialist first, or maybe a psychologist? Someone who does both? Today, in recognition of Children's Awareness Month this June, we're kicking off a special 3-part series to reflect on how we can prioritize our children's health and well-being all month long. To help, we've invited Dr. Andrea Roth and Dr. Allison Shale to talk about common sleep behaviors and solutions for children from newborns to grade schoolers. Because if your child has trouble falling asleep, it may be more than just sleep issues.

Ethical & Legal Aspects of Supervision with Dr. Bryce Hella

The Testing Psychologist Podcast

How many of you supervise others? And how many of you have had formal supervision training? According to my guest today, data would suggest that most of us are supervising without the necessary competence to do so. Dr. Bryce Hella is here for an illuminating and practical discussion of all things supervision. I learned a lot myself and expect that many of you will too.

Pediatric Sleep Assessment & Treatment with Dr. Andrea Roth

The Testing Psychologist Podcast

How many of you work with or have children who struggle with sleep? I will put myself firmly in BOTH of those categories, which makes this topic extra relevant to me. My guest today, Dr. Andrea Roth, is an expert on pediatric sleep assessment & treatment. She shares a wealth of information about pediatric sleep concerns, from the beginning of our evals all the way to treatment recommendations

All About Selective Mutism in The Testing Psychologist. with Dr. Aimee Kotrba

The Testing Psychologist Podcast

Have any of you worked with non-verbal kids? Many of us have. I’ve had several kids who were not speaking well into childhood and struggled with diagnostic impressions. In a few cases, it turned out to be selective mutism. My guest today, Dr. Aimee Kotrba, is an expert in this area. Aimee has specialized in selective mutism for years and shares a ton of helpful information during our interview.

Unlocking the Mystery of Selective Mutism with Dr. Aimee Kotrba

SLP Nerdcast Podcast

Selective mutism: the mystery that we hear about in graduate school but most of us don’t quite know a lot about. How can we better support students with selective mutism? What is our role as SLPs on the team? What accommodations do we need to consider in a school environment? How do we communicate and work with other professionals in this area? Dr. Aimee Kotrba walks us through all this and more in this week’s episode.

Intensive Therapy Models in The Group Practice Exchange Podcast with Dr. Aimee Kotrba

The Group Practice Exchange Podcast

Hello group practice listeners! In this episode, I sat down with AImee Kotrba, owner of Thriving Minds Behavioral Health, to chat about bringing intensive therapy models to your group practice.

This episode is packed with so much good information!

Sometimes It’s Not Just Shyness with Dr. Aimee Kotrba

The New York Times

Selective mutism is a common anxiety condition whereby kids who are normally chatty at home clam up around outsiders or at school.