Dr. Elisa Shipon-Blum's third edition guide book, "Easing School Jitters for the Selectively Mute Child" is an updated version of the first edition. It is a down-to-earth informational book that will provide advice in an entertaining manner. Every colorful page is filled with facts, helpful ideas, reasons that Selectively Mute Children feel the way they do, and an interactive section where parents can work with children to help them list, draw and write about the things that make them feel good about themselves and see the positive aspects of school. The final chapter of the book is an Ask the Doc- Frequently Asked Question which focuses on common school-related dilemmas that the child with SM may experience and offers an easy-to-understand approach for handling various situations and issues. The book is a must for parents, teachers and treating professionals trying to help the child with SM conquer his/her fears, worries and communication difficulties within the school environment.
About the Author: Elisa Shipon-Blum DO is the President & Director of the Selective Mutism Anxiety Research and Treatment Center (SMART-Center) located in NE Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. She is the Founder & Director Emeritus of the Selective Mutism Group (SMG) Dr. E is a Director of Selective Mutism Research Institute (SMRI). A foundation started to study Dr. Shipon-Blum's theories and treatment methodologies on Selective Mutism. In addition, Dr Shipon-Blum is Clinical Assistant Professor of Psychology & Family Medicine at the Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine. She is a board certified family physician who specializes in Selective Mutism. Dr Shipon-Blum practices in Philadelphia, PA and has developed Social Communication Anxiety Treatment (SCAT) from her years studying & researching individuals with Selective Mutism. She consults worldwide with families, treating professionals and educators and has helped countless children from around the world overcome Selective Mutism. Dr. Shipon-Blum lectures throughout the country on the topic of Selective Mutism, performs school evaluations and trainings for treating professionals, educators & parents and is considered one of the world's leading experts in the treatment and understanding of Selective Mutism. Dr. E has been a featured expert on national television shows such as 20/20, CNN, Inside Edition, Good Morning America as well as other local/national and international TV and Radio broadcasts. In addition, she has been recently featured in TIME Magazine, People Magazine and has interviewed with newspapers such as the New York Times, Chicago Tribune, Boston Globe, San Diego Tribune, Philadelphia Inquirer, Palm Beach Post, etc. Dr. Shipon-Blum is presently involved in multiple collaborative research projects with top researchers and clinicians and has written numerous articles and books on Selective Mutism and anxiety including: 'Easing School Jitters for the Selectively Mute Child, ' 'The Ideal Classroom Setting for the Selectively Mute Child, ' 'Understanding Katie' (a book series about a little girl with Selective mutism), 'Supplement Treatment Guide Book to Understanding Katie' and ' Selective Mutism and Social Anxiety Disorder in School .' Dr. Shipon-Blum (or Dr. E as her patients refer to her) prides herself on being 'down to earth' and 'easy to speak to', and resides with her family in the NE suburbs of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.