"The wide range of treatment techniques were beneficial. I liked the excellent knowledge base of the presenter." S.S. (Dec. 2024)

"Discussing the Impact of Trauma on language development and the SLP's role was beneficial. The pacing of information was great and she provided great resources. The video clips were helpful." B.P. (Dec. 2024)

"Evidence-based treatment for SM. Detailed explanation of treatment methods." M.L. (Dec. 2024)

"The examples of CDI transitioning to VDI and all of the PRIDE skills were beneficial. The presenter was extremely competent and knowledgeable and provided a wonderfully comprehensive course on SM. I especially appreciated all of the video examples highlighting either what to do or what NOT to do with a student and the lists of additional resources provided." K.S. (Nov. 2024)

"I learned important information re Selective Mutism." S.J. (Nov. 2024)

"Very clear-cut suggestions on how to work with kids with SM. I learned a lot!" N.D. (Nov. 2024)

"The treatment strategies and resources were beneficial. I felt there were great visuals to go along with the presentation as well as video observations. I liked the anxiety charts explaining the rescue vs. ride it out." V.A. (Nov. 2024)

"The treatment strategies which I will use in my daily practice, were beneficial. In the video examples, I liked that many treatment options were offered." S.P. (Nov. 2024)

"Treatment techniques were beneficial. Very organized format." M.I. (Oct. 2024)

"The resources, activities, and assessments were helpful. I enjoyed the content and convivence." R.H. (Oct. 2024)

"Discussing the background of the disorder was beneficial. I liked the explanation and treatment of anxiety." H.S. (Oct. 2024)

"Examples and therapy ideas were helpful." L.N. (Oct. 2024)

"Beneficial assessment, treatment strategies and ideas. Very informative course, good examples of strategies to use, videos were helpful." K.P. (Sep. 2024)

"The use of CBT in sessions to treat SM was beneficial. I liked the video examples." L.E. (Sep. 2024)

"Treatment for SM was helpful. I enjoyed the case study presentations." K.W. (Sep. 2024)

"I liked the treatment strategies and videos." G.G. (Sep. 2024)

"Excellent examples, video samples, and resources." S.C. (Sep. 2024)

"The treatment of children with SM was very well explained and detailed, which will be helpful in my daily practice with these patients. The videos of implementing therapy were helpful." L.M. (Sep. 2024)

"Strategies for working with SM were beneficial. I liked the information and ease." D.U. (Aug. 2024)

"Help develop appropriate cueing, language to use and avoid, goal development, and how to target goals. I liked all of the examples and thought the presenter did a great job overall." L.F. (Jun. 2024)

"The assessment and treatments of SM including the social-emotional piece were helpful. Specific treatment methods to use to really hit the heart of the issue with SM students." B.L. (Jun. 2024)

"Learning more about SM was beneficial." V.B. (Jun. 2024)

"The assessment was beneficial. I enjoyed this topic." L.G. (Jun. 2024)

"The bridge visual was helpful. The course was easy to follow." C.J. (Jun. 2024)

"Helpful ways to implement therapy techniques. Good information." V.W. (Jun. 2024)

"The treatment component was helpful, and I liked the video examples." J.F. (May. 2024)

"I learned something new on every slide. I appreciated the video examples, the websites and how well Emily described each definition and scenario. I loved all the examples of how to treat SM. Information to share with parents, teachers, and therapists. A fabulous amount of information to help assess and treat!! Thank you!!" L.B. (May. 2024)

"Discussing the role of SLP was beneficial." R.M. (Apr. 2024)

"The course was all great - thank you so much! I loved all the resources and evidence used to back up claims." K.R. (Apr. 2024)

"Discussing intervention was helpful. I liked the ability to stop and go back if needed. I liked the presenter, and how the presentation was organized." S.S. (Mar. 2024)

"I found the entire presentation to be beneficial as I have not had much experience working with Selective Mutism. I feel that I have a better understanding now of what SM is and how I can help students with this difficulty. I liked the entire course. The speaker did a great job defining the condition as well as treatments. I also appreciated the video examples and case studies." J.D. (Mar. 2024)

"The discussion that we are fully equipped as SLPs to assess and treat SM was beneficial. I liked the videos and specific examples of what to do and what not to do, as well as explanations of why." C.G. (Mar. 2024)

"Anxiety cycle description was helpful. I loved the way that the course started with a broader description and then showed specific roles or SLP assessment and treatment methods." S.B. (Feb. 2024)

"The intervention information was helpful. Well organized, practical, answered many questions." G.F. (Feb. 2024)

"I enjoyed the videos of the therapist using techniques in therapy." M.F. (Feb. 2024)

"The entire course was very beneficial. I was never taught how to assess or treat SM in my graduate program and I have several students on my current caseload with SM. I will be applying the information and relaying the information to the teachers at my school who work with my students. The videos and real demonstrations of how to implement were very helpful." K.M. (Feb. 2024)

"Discussing treatment was beneficial." R.Q. (Jan. 2024)

"CDI and VDI were beneficial topics. I enjoyed the supporting materials." S.T. (Jan. 2024)

"I liked the discussion of the role of the SLP and the great breakdown of assessment and treatment, lots of resources too! Comprehensive course." S.L. (Jan. 2024)

"I liked the techniques discussed for treatment. Case histories and videos utilizing discussed techniques." S.D. (Jan. 2024)

"This course was perfect, and everything was relevant. Gave specific activities, things to say, reasons why you wouldn't do certain things. Every area was described very well. I liked the videos showing the right/wrong way to do interventions." C.H. (Dec. 2023)

"All the materials and concrete examples provided were helpful. It allowed me to visualize my client immediately and framework my interventions." M.B. (Dec. 2023)

"Effectively assessing children with SM. I liked the application to working with children in schools." M.L. (Dec. 2023)

"The hierarchy of progressing towards independent speech production was helpful. The charts were also very helpful." L.C. (Nov. 2023)

"The stages and techniques to use with students who have selective mutism were beneficial. Many wonderful resources, including free resources. Great to have videos showing therapy in action." K.T. (Nov. 2023)

"The entire presentation was well done - very informative and helpful for both assessment and treatment. Detailed information." C.R. (Nov. 2023)

"I liked the treatment section with the video examples. So helpful to get specific examples of goals, tx activities, and resources." L.L. (Nov. 2023)

"Discussing CDI vs VDI was helpful. The info was presented in an easy way to understand and apply." C.R. (Nov. 2023)

"Having worked with several students with Selective Mutism in the past, I found this discussion quite informative. Knowledge of Child-Directed Interactions and the VDI Question Sequence are particularly beneficial to Speech Pathologists working with SM students in therapeutic, classroom, or clinical settings. Many of the visual graphics and videos were very helpful in supporting the key points discussed in this presentation. I was also impressed with the amount of detail the presenter went into regarding each SM student and how that affects their treatment program. This was a great course on Selective Mutism." C.F. (Nov. 2023)

"The treatment progression was beneficial. This course was easy to listen to and follow - very specific." C.B. (Oct. 2023)

"Treatment strategies and information for families was beneficial. I liked the knowledge and manner of the presenter." M.L. (Sep. 2023)

"The concept that there is no neutral response, and that we are either strengthening the bravery cycle or the anxiety cycle was beneficial. I liked learning the basics about SM and how to approach therapy." M.E. (Aug. 2023)

"Specific guidelines for therapy. All of this info will help me provide EBP. " K.A. (Aug. 2023)

"The difference between treatment approaches with CDI and VDI was beneficial. I liked the video examples with commentary on what to do." S.W. (Jul. 2023)

"All of this content is excellent. I can put it directly to use." L.A. (Jul. 2023)

"This course was very organized and engaging. I found the information about scaffolding to be the most beneficial. Provides a step-by-step of how to move these children to being verbal communicators. The presentation provided a lot of good resources." M.L. (Jul. 2023)

"The presenter gave several resources and detailed treatment options that I can begin using in my daily practice. I liked all of the examples, case studies, resources and treatment ideas." M.J. (Jun. 2023)

"The topics of CDI and VDI were extremely helpful as well as the videos demonstrating both. I was very unsure how to work with a student on my caseload who fits the profile of SM and seeing how easy it really is to treat with these excellent models was beneficial." D.B. (May 2023)

"This course was very well organized and executed. I enjoyed the entire course. The explanations, video models and case studies were very beneficial to my understanding and subsequently wanting to put these methods into practice." D.B. (May 2023)

"I liked that this course showed videos for how to do each task. I hope to use this content with Middle School Kids. I liked the video examples." T.P. (May 2023)

"This course dove more deeply into actual treatment approaches and ideas than any other course on SM for SLPs that I have come across. This was very helpful. I have already recommended it to another SLP. I liked the specific treatment ideas, examples, and videos." C.P. (Apr. 2023)

"I liked the specific treatment suggestions and strategies. Good organization paired with specific examples and treatment approaches." E.D. (Apr. 2023)

"The review of assessment and the examples were really thorough, and I liked how the presenter gave additional resources to further enhance understanding of this topic." L.F. (Apr. 2023)

"I liked the strategies for working with individuals with Selective Mutism." A.V. (Apr. 2023)

"Learning our role in assessing and treating selective mutism was beneficial." A.C. (Mar. 2023)

"I liked the speaker’s delivery." A.B. (Mar. 2023)

"The fact that it is anxiety based; how important that is to remember, and the communication bridge as well as the screener in the handouts. Loved the handouts and ease of understanding the material." M.E. (Feb. 2023)

"LOVED all of it. Ax and tx strategies for SM. Discussion about the negative reinforcement and how to discuss this with teachers and parents." C.J. (Jan. 2023)

"The presenter was thorough and explained all areas well. I liked the discussion on goals and accommodations." M.F. (Jan. 2023)

"The whole presentation taught me a lot of material about SM that I can use. I liked everything." A.B. (Jan. 2023)

"I found the treatment section to be most beneficial as it gave me new ideas for current sessions I have with my patient. I appreciated the different visuals/charts provided." W.R. (Dec. 2022)

"Learning what is and what is not SM. I liked the hierarchy of language complexity and therapy ideas." K.G. (Dec. 2022)

"Awareness of multi-professional and parent involvement; dietary/biochemical issues; anxiety triggers were beneficial. I liked the intensity and scope of information." E.H. (Dec. 2022)

"Clear, concise, practical information." S.B. (Dec. 2022)

"I appreciated the information on selective mutism, the assessment of clients, and the resources for treatment. I liked the assessment strategies and practical suggestions of therapy activities." S.D. (Dec. 2022)

"The use of videos for demonstration purposes was excellent! I was able to see what mistakes I need to avoid when treating SM patients. I liked all of it! Course was well presented, with actual information and video demonstrations." Y.R. (Nov. 2022)

"Course was specific and descriptive enough in both providing information for diagnosis and treatment so that I could easily transfer the information into my daily practice. Thank you, so much!" L.A. (Nov. 2022)

"SLP role in working with kids with SM and treatment strategies were helpful. Handouts available as well." L.H. (Nov. 2022)

"I liked all the resources and videos." E.M. (Nov. 2022)

"I appreciated the valuable content - very informative! I appreciated the thorough examples, recommendations & videos." M.B. (Nov. 2022)

"The general information for my practice was beneficial." K.S. (Oct. 2022)

"The flow of this course is excellent!" B.B. (Sept. 2022)

"I especially appreciated the videos showing CDI and VDI being implemented and the breakdown of the techniques used in each. I also appreciated the many links to handouts and additional resources." R.M. (Aug. 2022)

"I really liked the information on ways to respond to the child and to engage them in conversation without asking questions or just talking to myself to fill the gaps. Lots of great info. I LOVED that I could speed up the replay, that is so amazing." M.B. (Aug. 2022)

"I liked the way the course was organized. It also helped the person giving the course was a school SLP.  All aspects of the course were very good and relevant." V.K. (Aug. 2022)

"Very helpful for working with selective mutism. Good presentation order." J.H. (July 2022)

"There were a lot therapy ideas. I liked the step by step incremental increase on how to increase complexity of therapy." M.B. (July 2022)

"I found the Assessment and Treatment sections of the presentation to be the most beneficial. I found The Social Communication Bridge to be important for both parents and clinicians. I really enjoyed the videos showing CDI being used correctly and incorrectly and VDI being used correctly and incorrectly. This really helped me to understand." L.C. (June 2022)

"Clear presentation. Well organized and useful examples. I liked the breakdown of treatment strategies with video examples." J.F. (June 2022)

"Very relevant information for my caseload." C.M. (June 2022)

"The course was very organized and descriptive. The progression of therapy was very helpful, in relation to child-directed interactions vs. verbal-directed interactions, and how/when to use these techniques. I really liked the examples given throughout the course, including the example of what a therapy session might look like. I have a preschool student who might have SM, and I feel more equipped to work with her now that I understand more about SM and various techniques I can use with her to encourage communication." M.M. (June 2022)

"I thought it provided a lot of really helpful information on what SM is, how to treat it, what my role as an SLP is, and it gave good resources." R.L. (June 2022)

"It was most beneficial to talk about treatment. I liked that she gave videos to practice identification of skills." C.H. (June 2022)

"Very well organized, videos to see techniques in practice, case studies, and concrete examples to utilize in therapy." C.D. (May 2022)

"The information regarding assessment and treatment of SM was very beneficial." E.M. (May 2022)

"I liked the intervention strategies and hierarchy of treatment approaches. Lots of good information." R.P. (Apr. 2022)

"It was all very informative from the assessment information to the treatment. Lots of good practical information. I loved the specific examples of videos and how you can incorporate SM into groups with other students. I liked the resources to utilize, specifically free resources to use with parents and teachers as well as some I can use." E.D. (Apr. 2022)

"The anxiety portion helped me so much in so many different aspects as well as helping different students! The pace was amazing and I learned so much about selective mutism that I never knew before!" K.M. (Apr. 2022)

"It was very clear, organized, and gave good tips on how and/or what to use in your practice." S.C. (Apr. 2022)

"I enjoyed the entire course. The content was sequential and easy to follow. The PowerPoint had the important information listed. The presenter was fluid and easy to understand. And I was able to access this course as my day allowed." E.E. (Mar. 2022)

"It was very thorough and included tons of resources." N.A. (Mar. 2022)

"Very thorough content, use of videos and case examples." J.M. (Jan. 2022)

This program is offered for 0.35 ASHA CEUs (Intermediate Level; Professional Area).

ASHA CEUs: NSS online courses are registered with ASHA and are offered for ASHA CEUs. The number of ASHA CEUs is noted above. Note that 0.1 ASHA CEU = 1 contact hour = equals 1 CEE.

ASHA CEUs: Attendees must meet at least one of the following conditions in order to be eligible to earn ASHA CEUs:

• Current ASHA Member.
• ASHA Certificate of Clinical Competence (CCC) Holder.
• Licensed by a state or provincial regulatory agency to practice speech-language pathology (SLP) or audiology.
• Credentialed by a state regulatory agency to practice SLP or audiology.
• Credentialed by a national regulatory agency to practice SLP or audiology.
• Engaged in a Clinical Fellowship under the supervision of an individual with their ASHA CCC.
• Currently enrolled in a master's or doctoral program in SLP or audiology.

If an attendee is not an ASHA member or CCC holder but meets any of the above criteria, they may inform the ASHA CE Registry of their eligibility by visiting this site.