Webinar - Selective Mutism Treatment for Speech Pathologists
This 5-hour webinar by Elizabeth Woodcock, PhD / Clinical Psychologist and Director of the Selective Mutism Clinic, provides detailed strategies specifically for Speech Pathologists about assessment and treatment of Selective Mutism in Children.
Selective Mutism is a treatable condition but generally takes 1-2 years of treatment to resolve, and requires an intensive clinic as well as school treatment program. Children with Selective Mutism are often referred to a Speech Pathologist given their difficulties with communication. However, given that Selective Mutism is an anxiety disorder rather than a speech disorder, some Speech Pathologists are unsure whether to take a leading role in the child’s treatment or whether to address the comorbid speech issues alone and also involve a psychologist in treatment. Some Speech Pathologists are keen to take on the main role in treatment and are able to achieve great outcomes. This webinar provides the information necessary to give Speech Pathologists the confidence to take a lead role in a treatment program for Selective Mutism.
This webinar covers topics such as:
· What Speech Therapists can do to treat Selective Mutism
· Key treatment strategies for Selective Mutism, such as graded communication hierarchies and 'Sliding In'
· Ways to train teachers to effectively implement strategies in the classroom
· Specific strategies to gradually enable children to become confident talkers with teachers, peers, and give presentations to their class
This webinar will also provide an opportunity to ask questions to the presenter, Elizabeth (a Clinical Psychologist) and Rosy Lloyd, our Speech Pathologist at the Selective Mutism Clinic.
Date & Time: 13/10/2023 at 9AM - 2PM (AEDT)
Cost Details: $280
Price per additional persons in the same booking: $50
Final Registration Date: 12/10/2023
Contact: Elizabeth Woodcock
02 9438 2511
For more information and registration, see our website: https://selectivemutism.com.au/webinar-speechies/
If you can't make the live webinar, our website has options to purchase a:
a) Previous webinar recording on USB: https://selectivemutism.com.au/product/usb-speechies/
b) 4-week online access to a recording: https://selectivemutism.com.au/product/recording-speechies-sm/