Selective Mutism – Evidence-Based Practices
Ohjelma
Päivä 1
09:10
Registration
09:15
Understanding the nature of selective mutism (SM)
What SM is and what it is not: taking the child’s perspective
Different presentations of SM
Contributory Factors and links with dual language learning
A preventative strategy for early years settings
10:45
Break
11:00
Assessment and diagnosis
Conducting a core assessment of SM
Diagnostic indicators of SM
Assessing the maintaining factors that strengthen and prolong the child’s SM
12:15
Lunch break
13:15
Establishing a stress-free communication environment at home and school
Eliminating maintaining factors
Talking to the child about their speech anxiety and involving peers and siblings
Additional considerations for bilingual children and migrant families
14:45
Break
15:00
Facilitating verbal communication
Working informally through the stages of one-to-one interaction
Everyday strategies for home and school – video examples and discussion
16:00
Conclusion of the day
16:15
The 1st training day ends
Päivä 2
09:10
Registration
09:15
Implementing a small steps programme
When is a more formal small steps programme necessary?
The overall management progression
Preparing the child
10:45
Break
11:00
CASE
Putting it into practice: establishing speech on a one-to-one basis with video examples
Choosing from a range of techniques
Principles for effective implementation
Case studies
12:15
Lunch break
13:15
Putting it into practice: generalising speech with video examples
Generalising to other people and places: educational settings and the wider community
Working towards spontaneous speech
Maintaining progress when transitioning to a new class or school
14:45
Break
15:00
Troubleshooting
Identification of factors which prevent or delay progress
Dealing with regression
Additional considerations for children with speech and language disorders
16:00
Conclusion of the day
16:15
The training day ends