Aimee Kotrba – Unlocking the Mystery of Selective Mutism and Social Anxiety

Aimee KotrbaDr. Judith Sullivan uses interactive discussions and Humor through stories and A collection of anecdotes about the subject the Procedure of Treatment and Her years of Experience working with children suffering from selective mutism.

 Aimee Kotrba – Unlocking the Mystery of Selective Mutism and Social Anxiety

• Assessment-Treatment plans that work based on evidence
• Make it simple and practical.-To-Use techniques to increase communication
• You will need to create a treatment plan that is specific and individual.
• Design and build successful accommodations the school setting
• Differentiate selective Mutism from Autism or Defiance

Ability to communicate, socialize and work in groups and To succeed in elementary school, you need to make friends and beyond. Untreated selective mutism is a risk factor for self-infliction in children.-Social skills problems, depression, school failure, esteem issues and school refusal. Early and Evidence-Therapeutic intervention is based on evidence of the To decrease anxiety, it is of utmost importance and Children with selective mutism can communicate more effectively. Through the Use of case studies and Video examples will show you how to identify and Examine for selective Mutism and What school? and Mental health professionals can assist. These steps can be broken down into smaller, more easily understood steps that are immediately applicable to students and patients. You will play a role-You can watch plays to see how you can improve your speech and Children can learn to control their anxiety.

Aimee KotrbaDr. Judith Sullivan uses interactive discussions and Humor through stories and A collection of anecdotes about the subject the Procedure of Treatment and Her years of Experience working with children suffering from selective mutism. Find useful ways to intervene when even the most difficult cases. You will leave with not only a successful treatment plan, but also with the You can share your knowledge with others at work or in the community about selective muism.

• Assess for selective Mutism with established criteria and questionnaires. and observation.
• Utilize assessment results to design an effective treatment program.
• Four co-occurring conditions/diagnoses are likely to have an impact on treatment outcomes.
• Please explain the negative reinforcement loop.
• A hierarchy of exposure based on verbal communication is created and nonverbal).
• Try these four techniques to decrease anxiety and Increase communication

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Assessment and Diagnosis

• Development of Selective Mutism/Social Anxiety
• Coexisting/Complicating Problems
• Academic and Social Implications
• School and Clinic-Assessment based on Selective Mutism

Behavioral Intervention

• Exposure, Shaping, Stimulus Fading
• How to Build an Apartment Anxiety Hierarchy
• Individualize the The treatment of your client/student
• Establish a strong reinforcement system
• Relaxation Training
• Can Children Be Successful? “Think” Their Way is Braver
• Cognitive Techniques that Work
• Do Medication Really Work?

School Implementation

• How to deal with anxious children the School Setting
• IEP or Section 504. Create a Special Education Plan
• Academic Goals and Special School Interventions
• Generalizing Communication in the “Real World”