Selective Mutism and other Disorders - Feelings about Communication

by Mia McDaniel | Putting Words In Your Mouth

Price: 500 points or $5 USD

Subjects: sel,speech,specialed

Grades: 13,1,2,3,4

Description: This is a therapeutic activity for children with communication differences. As you know, communication delays and disorders (or learning English as a second language while living in an English speaking country) can affect children emotionally and socially. It's extra useful for children who display selective mutism because this product gives the child a means of communicating nonverbally. Using the cards and the sorting mats (“Yes, I agree” and “No, I don't agree”) helps the child to communicate feelings about talking without needing to actually speak. NOTE: the bundle listing for this exact product at the exact price includes a PDF download with information about treating selective mutism as well (for the same price) Going through this important process can help you discover the root of the mutism and identify situations that may facilitate or hinder speaking. It's truly an eye-opening activity to use with any child with any kind of speech or language disorder if you suspect it's having an impact on their social/emotional health. Hopefully, this will help you establish goals for the child and learn what activities or in what situations the student would be most likely to speak. It is crucial to develop a safe, secure and relaxing environment and to establish a trusting relationship with the child. Get a free handout for you and your team at: http://bit.ly/SMhandout Questions? Feel free to email me at miamcdaniel@gmail.com