Selectively Mute Pupils: Pupils Who Can Speak But Don't.

Course code:

MJ0102

Persistent failure to communicate affects pupil's educational, social and emotional development and creates high anxiety for both families and professionals. When children converse freely at home - but not in other situations such as school - the term "selective mutism" can be used to describe their behaviour.

Selective Mutism is a much misunderstood condition and one that often presents itself as stubbornness, attention seeking and manipulation is, in fact, avoidance behaviour arising from severe anxiety.

This session aims to provide an overview of patterns of communication withdrawal and assessment - and furnish you with practical techniques that can be used effectively at home as well as at school.

Maggie J

Maggie has over 20 years’ practical experience in educational settings. She combines work as a consultant speech and language therapist for a South Eastern Local Authority’s schools with freelance training across the UK. Maggie was a key contributor to the National Strategy for Children who have Special Educational Needs. Publications include Functional Language in the Classroom and The Selective Mutism Resource Manual. Maggie has also designed a range of practical language resources for Taskmaster, including the popular Social Skills Posters.

Suitable for:

Preparatory/Primary, Senior/Secondary, Special Schools, Post 16/FE Colleges

Availability:

Scheduled Events, In-school Training