Selective Mutism – When Your Child Isn’t Talking with Dr. Erika Penner

In this episode, Dr. Jenn interviews Dr. Erika Penner, R.Psych., a Clinical Child Psychologist from Vancouver, B.C. Topics include: discussing differences between shyness, social anxiety, and selective mutism, how to help a child who can’t talk in certain situations, and the evidenced-based treatment of selective mutism.

Resources:

https://www.anxietycanada.com/disorders/selective-mutism/

https://www.selectivemutism.org/