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* Skip to main content SMIRA Selective Mutism Information & Research Association Menu * Home * About SM * About Us * Info Submenu * General Information * Information for Parents * Information for Teens & Adults * Information for Professionals * Resources Submenu * Training Courses * Recommended Reading * Videos * Toys & Games * News * Research * Life Stories * Fundraising * Donate * Contact MAIN CONTENT Welcome to the website of SMIRA (Selective Mutism Information & Research Association) Start Your Journey ABOUT SELECTIVE MUTISM Please take some time to explore the site and learn about Selective Mutism (often referred to as ‘SM’), which can have a distressing effect not only on those with the condition but also on their families. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- NEW MAGGIE JOHNSON PODCAST A 2-part podcast of Maggie Johnson’s interview on SM with Dr Christie: ‘Understanding Selective Mutism’ is packed with tips and info. Maggie also talks about her new book, ‘The Selective Mutism Workbook for Parents and Professionals’. The podcasts are free to access from our Videos page: Go to Videos page -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- SMIRA STATEMENT REGARDING THE USE OF THE TERMS ‘RELUCTANT SPEAKER’ AND ‘RELUCTANT TALKER’ SMIRA has noticed an increase in the terms ‘reluctant speaker’ and ‘reluctant talker’ being used as synonyms for Selective Mutism. We find the use of these terms is unhelpful, as they may be misleading, promoting the mistaken belief that people with SM may be refusing to speak, rather than being unable to do so. Read the full statement here -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- JUMP TO THE LATEST NEWS SECTION Latest News -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- WHAT IS SELECTIVE MUTISM? Selective Mutism (SM) is an anxiety disorder which prevents those affected from speaking in certain situations, such as at school or in public. Find out more ABOUT US SMIRA’s team consists mainly of volunteers who all have knowledge of selective mutism, whether as parents, professionals or from their own personal experience. “It’s so nice to share our journey, all we’ve learned, and ask for support for the newer things we are encountering – it truly is a lifeline” Meet the Team INFORMATION A range of informative leaflets, available to download and share. GENERAL INFORMATION Find out more FOR PARENTS Find out more FOR TEENS & ADULTS Find out more FOR PROFESSIONALS Find out more Search this website RESOURCES A range of resources to consider for parents and carers or those involved in treating Selective Mutism. TRAINING Current list of available training courses – please make enquiries direct to the organiser. Find out more RECOMMENDED READING Recommended books on selective mutism for parents and professionals. Find out more NEWS Connect with our team on Facebook for tips and advice about SM. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Raise money for SMIRA via EasyFundraising: ARE YOU THE PARENT OR CARER OF A CHILD OR YOUNG PERSON BETWEEN THE AGES OF 5 AND 16? SMIRA is running a new research study. This study aims to capture up-to-date information on speaking behaviours in ALL children and young people in the UK, not just those with SM. It is an online questionnaire and will take 10 minutes per child to complete. Please click the link below to take part: https://plymouthpsychology — SMIRA STATEMENT REGARDING THE USE OF THE TERMS ‘RELUCTANT SPEAKER’ AND ‘RELUCTANT TALKER’ SMIRA has noticed an increase in the terms ‘reluctant speaker’ and ‘reluctant talker’ being used as synonyms for Selective Mutism. We find the use of these terms is unhelpful, as they may be misleading, promoting the mistaken belief that people with SM may be refusing to speak, rather than being unable to do so. Read the full statement here — -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- * Home * About SM * About Us * Info * Resources * News * Life Stories * Fundraising * Donate * Privacy Policy * Contact -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Copyright © 2023 · Selective Mutism Information & Research Association (SMIRA) Website by Island Websites We use cookies to ensure that we give you the best experience on our website. If you continue to use this site we will assume that you are happy with it. Full Privacy PolicyOk