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Handouts & Guides

Practical Resources to Support Every Step of the Selective Mutism Journey

Whether you're a parent, educator, therapist or health professional, having access to the right information can make a significant difference in supporting a child with Selective Mutism.

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Our collection of handouts, guides and recommended resources has been carefully selected to provide practical, evidence-informed strategies that build communication confidence across home, school and community settings. From quick reference handouts and school-based strategies to recommended books and professional resources, these materials are designed to help you better understand Selective Mutism and implement supportive approaches with confidence.

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Browse the resources below to access free downloads, recommended publications and practical tools to support children in becoming confident communicators.

Helpful Resources

Free Handout

Do's and Don'ts

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SMWA Handout Pack

Comprehensive Professional Guide Collection

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Professional Handouts

The handouts below are shared (with permission) from the Selective Mutism Resource Manual (Johnson and Wintgens, 2001).

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Addressing the Issue of Speech Anxiety
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General Management of Speech Anxiety
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Supporting Children with Speech Anxiety in School
Can I Tell You About
Selective Mutism?

Maggie Johnson

An illustrated guide for family and professionals to understand the condition from a child's perspective.

Helping Your Child
with Selective Mutism

Angela E. McHolm

A step-by-step guide for parents to help children overcome their anxiety in social situations.

The Selective Mutism
Resource Manual

Maggie Johnson & Alison Wintgens

A comprehensive manual providing practical strategies for home and school environments.

Recommended Books

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