Many children are described as &ldquo\;jus t shy\,&rdquo\; but for some\, silence in social settings is more than tem perament&mdash\;it can reflect social anxiety or selective mutism. Katelyn Reed\, MS\, LLP\, an expert in selective mutism and social anxiety\, will help parents\, caregivers\, and educators understand how to distinguish t ypical shyness from anxiety-based communication difficulties. We&rsquo\;ll explore what social anxiety and selective mutism look like in everyday li fe\, how they differ from shyness\, and why these differences matter for a child&rsquo\;s development and well-being. Attendees will also learn prac tical\, supportive strategies for responding to children who struggle to s peak in certain settings\, with an emphasis on building bravery over time.
\n*Please register to receive the Zoom link\, as well as a reco rding of the presentation after the live event.
\nKatelyn is a limited licensed psychologist and Selective Mutism Program Director at Thr iving Minds in Chelsea. In addition to her work at Thriving Minds\, Kately n aspires to increase awareness of SM and other mental health concerns. Sh e is the Past President of the Selective Mutism Association (SMA) and is t he co-author of Selective Mutism: An Assessment and Intervention Guide for Therapists\, Educators\, and Parents\, Revised and Updated. She is a freq uent facilitator for Selective Mutism Training Institute (via SMA) and pre senter for regional\, statewide\, and national conferences.
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