During the “Evidence-based Assessment and Treatment of Selective Mutism” webinar, attendees gained a deeper understanding of the primary symptoms of Selective Mutism (SM) as well as learned a number of specific tools for assessing the presence and severity of SM symptoms. The course discussed the behavioral conceptualization of SM, and how SM symptoms are maintained as well as specific strategies and access to other resources to support their clinical practice in treating children with SM. Helpful tools and resources from the presentation are provided below:

Assessment Tools

• Frankfurt Scale for Selective Mutism (FSSM)
• Selective Mutism Questionnaire (SMQ)
• School Speech Questionnaire (SSQ)

Integrated Behavior Therapy for SM (IBTSM; Bergman, 2013)

Selective Mutism Learning University

Selective Mutism Toolkit for Caregivers

The next course is Friday, April 12, from 9:00 a.m. to 12:15 p.m. on “Preparing Kids with Autism transitioning to adulthood” (worth 3 CEUs). Register for the April offering and be sure to check out the full Partner’s for Kids Behavioral Health Community Education Series Course calendar for more trainings.