This episode of the Unspoken Words podcast features a live chat with five parents at CommuniCamp.

Dr. E discusses with the participating parents their experiences and concerns, particularly how their children become non-verbal in certain social situations such as meeting school peers. Strategies discussed include using bridging techniques, diligent parental involvement, the importance of school-based accommodations, and specific strategies used at CommuniCamp to help children gradually overcome their mutism.

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This podcast was produced by New Edition Consulting (neweditionconsulting.co)

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Chapters:

(3:12) PARENT INTROS

(4:34) MANAGING ANXIETY IN SOCIAL SETTINGS

(13:49) HELPING CHILDREN TRANSITION TO NEW SCHOOLS

(22:06) TIPS FOR ENGAGING NON-VERBAL CHILDREN

(32:50) HELPING YOUR CHILD AT SOCIAL EVENTS

(43:19) HOW COMMUNICAMP HELPS PARENTS UNDERSTNAD THEIR ROLE IN TREATMENT

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