EP52 features a discussion between Dr E and clinical psychologist, Dr. Ali Mattu, on the connection between misophonia - a disorder where certain sounds trigger emotional and physiological responses - and Selective Mutism.

In this episode, Dr. E and Dr. Ali discuss what misophonia is, it’s connection to general anxiety disorder, strategies and tools to spot it in your children and treat it and more.

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Chapters:

(3:51) Understanding Misophonia

(11:14) Misophonia’s connection to general anxiety disorder

(19:06) How parents can spot Misophonia in their children

(28:25) Strategies & tools for managing Misophonia

(39:36) Experimentation and advocacy are the keys to overcoming Misophonia

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For all podcast inquiries, please contact Dakota Hornak at ⁠dhornak@selectivemutismcenter.org⁠

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EP51 of the Unspoken Words podcast features our latest installment of our Ask Dr. E series, where we answer real questions from our listeners.

In the episode, we answer five questions, including how to handle anxiety-triggered potty talk, should you explain Selective Mutism directly to your child, strategies for teachers & more.

Chapters:

(4:36) How do I address my child's anxious potty talk?

(9:06) How do I make sure my selectively mute child is safe in swim class?

(14:35) How do I help my teen speak up in peer groups?

(21:22) Should we discuss Selective Mutism with our children?

(26:29) How can teachers help students with selective mutism interact with peers?

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Ask Dr. E a question of your own!

Learn more about the host, Dr. Elisa Shipon-Blum

Explore our SMart Center success stories!

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Listen to other Unspoken Words episodes here.

For the best clips from every episode, follow the podcast on Instagram & YouTube

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For all podcast inquiries, please contact Dakota Hornak at ⁠dhornak@selectivemutismcenter.org⁠

This podcast was produced and promoted by New Edition Consulting (neweditionconsulting.com)

EP50 features a discussion between Dr. Elisa Shipon Blum and Janeen Herskovitz, a licensed mental health counselor in the state of Florida, on self-care strategies & tips for parents with children with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) and Selective Mutism.

In this episode, Dr. E and Janeen discuss the importance of self-care for parents, strategies and tips, understanding emotional dysregulation, and more.

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Chapters:

(3:39) The Importance of Parental Self-Care

(16:51) Self-Care Strategies for Parents

(29:34) Understanding Emotional Dysregulation

(43:40) Importance of Downtime

(54:41) More Self-Care Strategies for Parents

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Ask Dr. E a question of your own!

Learn more about the host, Dr. Elisa Shipon-Blum

Explore our SMart Center success stories!

Get started at the SMart Center

Listen to other Unspoken Words episodes here.

For the best clips from every episode, follow the podcast on Instagram & YouTube

Learn more about CommuniCamp, our 3+ day intensive group treatment and ALL DAY parent training & support program

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For all podcast inquiries, please contact Dakota Hornak at ⁠dhornak@selectivemutismcenter.org⁠

This podcast was produced and promoted by New Edition Consulting (neweditionconsulting.com)