Acknowledgements. Foreword by Donna Williams. Preface. 1. An
experiential introduction to Selective Mutism.
2. Selective Mutism - what it is in our own words. 3. Early life
and Selective Mutism. 4. Early school experience and Selective
Mutism. 5. High school experience and Selective Mutism. 6. Parents'
experiences of high school and home-schooling. 7. Becoming an adult
with Selective Mutism. 8. Bullying and Selective Mutism. 9. Mutism,
family relationships, and the home environment. 10. Those who spoke
for me. 11. Selective Mutism and Asperger Syndrome. 12. Selective
Mutism and Learning Difficulties. 13. Parents' experiences of
Selective Mutism. 14. Therapists' experiences of Selective Mutism.
15. A teacher's experience of helping a child with Selective Mutism
to find her voice. 16. How different life would have been without
Selective Mutism. 17. Life Stories. Appendix A: Helping a new
partner join a family where there is a child with Selective Mutism.
Appendix B: Bullying and Selective Mutism. Appendix C: The reasons
why I dislike school. References. Index.
First hand experiences of living with Selective Mutism (SM), providing insights into SM and support for people with the condition
Carl Sutton and Cheryl Forrester set up and run the iSpeak online support group for older children and adults with Selective Mutism. Carl has had Selective Mutism since childhood, and has carried out research into Selective Mutism at the University of Chester, UK. Cheryl is a qualified social worker, counsellor and nurse. They both live in Wales, UK.
Finally, a book to dispel the myth that Selective Mutism is an
exclusively childhood condition. My greatest hope is that this
valuable contribution to the field will not only improve
understanding of the nature and far-reaching effects of SM, but
help mobilise Health Services to provide appropriate support for
both children and adults.
*Maggie Johnson, FRCSLT, co-author of Can I Tell You About
Selective Mutism?*
This must-read book educates about the emotional challenges of
Selective Mutism experienced by all involved. From being bullied to
overcoming obstacles, Sutton and Forrester expertly weave
heartbreaking and uplifting moments through personal stories that
read like journal entries. This is a resource that should be on all
clinician's shelves.
*Joleen R. Fernald, PhD, CCC-SLP, BCS-CL, Selective Mutism
Expert*
A fascinating and beautiful glance into the lives of individuals
with Selective Mutism and those who love and support them.
*Aimee Kotrba, Ph.D., Author of Selective Mutism: An Assessment and
Intervention Guide for Therapists, Educators, and Parents*
Selective Mutism in our own words in an excellent compilation of
short extracts written by people living with the disorder. Carl
Sutton's own personal experience creates a sensitive and
enlightening undertone throughout the book, and the amalgamation of
perspectives both from the individuals and their family members
provides a holistic insight into the triggers, symptoms and
consequences of having this communication anxiety disorder.
*Afasic News*
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