Date: Friday, October 23rd, 2026
Time: 9:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. (EST)
Location: Zoom
Workshop #1:
Helping Children Overcome Selective Mutism
A Virtual Skills-Training Workshop (via Zoom)
What Will I Learn?
Through participation in this three hour workshop, attendees will be provided:
A brief overview of the available literature on selective mutism, with information regarding its prevalence, etiology, course, comorbid conditions, prognosis, and approaches to intervention
An introduction to a school-based collaborative intervention that approaches selective mutism as an anxiety-based condition and places an emphasis on behavioural principles (e.g., exposure training)
A step-by-step intervention guide detailing the steps to setting up an intervention for the child or youth with selective mutism, highlighting the important role of caregivers
As time allows, open discussion regarding tricky issues
Who Should Participate?
Parents/Caregivers
Teachers & School Personnel
Mental Health Professionals (e.g., Psychologists; Social Workers)
Speech & Language Pathologists
Other Interested Professionals
Price:
Single Participant - Parent or Professional
$106.19 + HST = $120.00
Family Rate - for more than one family member attending
$106.19 + HST = $120.00 total