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@sophiemarkides8111 4 күн бұрын
Thank you so much for sharing this information. Thank you for always being there. You have become my mentor in everything revolving around selective mutism !!!! 😊
@snowbunnytatum 7 күн бұрын
I have it it’s hard!
@RandomRater387 9 күн бұрын
Ive been like this since i was in 3rd.. now its still going in 6th
@carolinekilobara8132 12 күн бұрын
Thanks very much My 3 Yr old can speak some words very clearly but most of the time he makes very long comments but not using proper words so it's difficult to understand what he's trying to say
@TheArt_Girl 12 күн бұрын
I got diagnosed with it when I was young and have overcome it for a while now! I still do show signs of it but it has just turned into shyness now because I am comfortable speaking, just sometimes I am more shy than other people my age.
@sandrataylor5864 19 күн бұрын
This is so helpful. Thank you.
@lesliem5394 19 күн бұрын
Inspiring…… I’m going to jump now!
@christesta2521 20 күн бұрын
We just went for a nice autum walk in the forest this past weekend.
@christesta2521 21 күн бұрын
Yes, it does. Although with patience we can work out of it.
@ChiOfo 24 күн бұрын
Is a therapist, psychologist, psychiatrist, medical social worker or mental health therapist best suited to treat this disorder?
@stardust942 24 күн бұрын
Wish i had known this in my childhood when everyone was blaming me for being just shy
@annabiavatislt 24 күн бұрын
it must have been difficult, and have you overcome it?
@stardust942 24 күн бұрын
Not really. I am still struggling. But it is better than before and nobody bullies me now because of it unlike my school days
@ilovemonke420 26 күн бұрын
to be honest, i don't know if i have selective mutism or some other type of social disorder
@marialynmendoza5398 26 күн бұрын
my son has SM and we can't afford to send him to therapy. I've been watching your videos and it helped us a lot. thank you
@christesta2521 Ай бұрын
Sometimes people that do not know me girls or what selective mutism is think that my girls are on the spectrum.
@karolinapastwa7352 Ай бұрын
I agree,I am also naturalised anxiety and how trying make us closer to ours goals 😊
@christesta2521 Ай бұрын
Yes anna I try never to use the term S/M in front of my girls. I also attempt to watch all of your videos.
@MyCircleHeads Ай бұрын
Hello, thank you so much for your videos and the information you give. I was wondering if you have a video on how to know if you still have selective mutism? I had it when I was younger, but now I’m a teenager and my Mom says that I might not anymore but we don’t know for sure
@christesta2521 Ай бұрын
Animals can be a great asset for children with S/M.
@sweetalgakhar3925 Ай бұрын
Sounds like S and f. Has issue with him.
@christesta2521 Ай бұрын
The girls and I always visit their school a week prior to the start of each school year. This does assit them a bit with lowering their anxiety.
@mafia0.0 Ай бұрын
Yes, that's what I always had since I'm an AuDHDer, I struggled with communication,social dynamics, shyness
@annabiavatislt 24 күн бұрын
what about now?
@christesta2521 Ай бұрын
My one daughter continues eating in front of her classmates during snack time.
@HeatherRedfield77 Ай бұрын
My daughter really does better having her pet rabbit. It actually helps everyone around her giving her something to talk about. If she feels comfortable talking about her bunny. Plus her rabbit is very outgoing and spunky which makes her laugh and take care of his behavior.
@christesta2521 Ай бұрын
Yes I agree Anna. Our girls have two cats which assists them in lowering their anxiety when they have those moments. The cats also act as a distraction and allows them to share stories about our cats to their teachers.
@Toca.Life.Emiie. Ай бұрын
Finally someone understands me
@annabiavatislt 24 күн бұрын
ohhhhh that make me happy
@ChiOfo Ай бұрын
How does one “fix” selective mutism?
@annabiavatislt 24 күн бұрын
planning, understanding, being compassionate, having a system in place in order to change struggles into super powers.
@christesta2521 2 ай бұрын
Our school system is very good. My girls have a 504 and an IEP. One addition to my girls education is that I belong to tge Parent Teacher Association (PTA) and volunteer as many times as possible in the school. I found that this assists in lowering the girls anxiety since i usually work directly with all of tge classes including their classes.
@FunnyPitbull-ks9su 2 ай бұрын
Would a reward based system help someone with selective mutism or would it make it worse?
@user-wy7pm4md2e 26 күн бұрын
I think that would be fine as long as its not seen as something thats forcing them to (coming from someone who has selective mutism)
@D-a-n-c-i-n-g_R-a-c-c-o-o-n 2 ай бұрын
I’m asking my therapist about selective mutism because I strongly believe I may have it. If I do, is there anything I can do about it?
@annabiavatislt 24 күн бұрын
there is always a solution.
@yamahadx7synthesiser 2 ай бұрын
NAUR because my primary school and kindergarten teachers describe me as "shy" too (every report card day i have to deal with being described as "barely a communicator")
@minutescouldsaveyoupercentormo 2 ай бұрын
How do we know it's not shyness?
@CoreyRossRTC Ай бұрын
Fella we got professionals on this sit down
@anxia-tea5846 2 ай бұрын
people are impatient and don’t like letting others warm up to them first
@Artizme 2 ай бұрын
Sounds like all His words sound like they all start with B’s and end in D’s
@K6_Mcr-f8k 2 ай бұрын
both
@Kduwonsnfwoxbsb 2 ай бұрын
Thank you! I had selective mutism until I was 12 and when I didn’t talk my parents always said “oh she’s shyyy” I mean yeah I’m shy but it’s not the same thing 😫
@annabiavatislt 2 ай бұрын
You got it, it is not shyness. How old are you now? do you feel that you have overcome it?
@Kduwonsnfwoxbsb 2 ай бұрын
@@annabiavatislt I’m just 13 and yes, I think I overcame it
@jclyntoledo 2 ай бұрын
I had a similar experience and my parents also thought I was choosing not to talk and make friends. I tried explaining to my mom once I just couldn't talk like I couldn't physically talk and my mind went blank and she didn't get it. Afterwards I just end up suffering through school with it. Thankfully as an adult it hardly happens as much.
@emmy_cara713 2 ай бұрын
I have it, I’m going to the restaurant on Saturday and ik my dad is gonna force me to order I’m so scared 😭 I’m prob gonna hide in the bathroom when it’s time to order, bcs I know that I won’t be able to order on my own and I’ll get in trouble for it :’) (I’m a teen btw)
@christesta2521 2 ай бұрын
Great suggestions Anna. Your Brave Muscle Method training program is excellent.
@christesta2521 2 ай бұрын
I have multiple therapists at school that are currently working with my twin girls. There strategies are good, yet the girls are only making baby steps forward. Unfortunately I do not have the support of their mom and this makes everything more difficult. At this point medication at least on a temporary basis would help with their anxiety. Yet there mom won't hear of it. So the struggle to overcome S/M continues. Thanks Anna for this insightful information.
@cherylpeters9488 2 ай бұрын
we were doing all these things AND making slow progress... but medication was a game changer and major confidence BOOSTER for my child and helped so much, I think both these things together is clinically shown to have the greatest success?
@annabiavatislt 2 ай бұрын
wow how old is your child?
@christesta2521 3 ай бұрын
Yes Anna. The girls and I attend open house before the new class year begins. At times my girls are reluctant to go.
@annabiavatislt 2 ай бұрын
always encourage and show them how to do it, and then set a task, that is super easy.
@christesta2521 3 ай бұрын
Such beautiful scenery.
@HE4RTS4EM1LY 3 ай бұрын
I have it and I need to fix it on my own because my parents think I’m choosing not to talk
@annabiavatislt 3 ай бұрын
YOU are NOT choosing, and they need to understand in order to support you. how old are you?
@HE4RTS4EM1LY 3 ай бұрын
@@annabiavatislt I’m 15
@annabiavatislt 3 ай бұрын
@@HE4RTS4EM1LY that is an amazing age as you are growing up and you know what you would like to do. You need a plan, or a professional that can help you but your mum and dad need to be on board. What are your goals, what can you do... did you see all my other suggestions?
@christesta2521 3 ай бұрын
I was always curious to know how you came to specialize in Selective Mutism. Thanks for sharing Anna. Enjoy your weekend.
@annabiavatislt 3 ай бұрын
thank you so much and I hope you are having a good summer
@christesta2521 3 ай бұрын
@annabiavatislt Doing good Anna. Hoping you and your family are also enjoying the Summer.
@bhavikamistry6925 3 ай бұрын
Nana instead of Banana
@annabiavatislt 2 ай бұрын
depending on the age this is normal, children will often make longer words in to shorter words, how old is she?
@Cromo_mineral 3 ай бұрын
Good video
@WorstepsSLTPA-xd9qd 3 ай бұрын
Wow Anna, what a great video! Beautiful, stunning Scotland. My favourite country. You have totally conquered your fear, you seem anxiety free up there! So inspiring.
@annabiavatislt 3 ай бұрын
Any chance to conquer my fears is a good EXPOSURE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
@christesta2521 3 ай бұрын
Scotland is such a beautiful country. My coworkers son attended college in Edinburgh and he had nothing but positive things to ssy about your homeland. Lovecto visit one day. Thanks for sharing and inspiring especially those with s/m that obstacles can be overcome.
@annabiavatislt 3 ай бұрын
I am so lucky Chris to live in a beautiful country and if you ever come to Scotland you will fall in love for sure
@christesta2521 3 ай бұрын
@@annabiavatislt I'm sure!!!!
@sunset33533 3 ай бұрын
I had to learn to see fear as a teacher. I like using that mindfulness book by Harper Daniels called 30 Days to Overcome Rejection.
@annabiavatislt 3 ай бұрын
wow that is such a good suggestion. I had a look and I shared in the facebook group selective mutism my child is scared of talking. THANK YOU SO MUCH
@misionika 4 ай бұрын
Im stuck and need help with my daughter
@annabiavatislt 3 ай бұрын
I'm more than happy to help! KZbin is my way of sharing information, but the first step is to download the free resources I have available at [Steps to Brave Talking](www.stepstobravetalking.com/free-tips-and-pdf). Addressing selective mutism involves a step-by-step approach. It's crucial to understand that while the common theme is fear, each child is unique. The first step is for adults and families to learn how to support their children effectively. I also offer a course exclusively for parents, open only a few times a year. It is currently open this week, so be sure to check it out at [Steps to Brave Talking](www.stepstobravetalking.com). For anything else, feel free to reach out at [email protected] Anna