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Our daughter, Stevie, has been diagnosed with Selective Mutism (SM). Selective Mutism is a complex childhood anxiety disorder characterized by a child’s inability to speak and communicate effectively in select social settings, such as school. These children are able to speak and communicate in settings where they are comfortable, secure, and relaxed. From http://www.selectivemutismcenter.org I am… Read more
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Thanksgiving
After Halloween we found ourselves in full swing of the holidays. For Thanksgiving we traveled to Louisiana to see my in-laws, a trip that we were very nervous about for Stevie. Aubrey comes from a big family and we love it. But big families packed into small spaces causes anxiety for anyone, let alone Stevie.… Read more
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Halloween
She picked out her halloween costume in mid-September. Since then she was ready to go get candy. We made a countdown paper chain as we creeped one day at a time closer to Halloween. She remembered last year – how it all worked. You wear a costume, you say trick or treat, you get candy.… Read more
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Brave
We are at Target, like we are so often, and she wants a sticker from the cashier. The cashier is a friendly older woman, probably with grandchildren of her own, and she wants Stevie to say please for the stickers. It isn’t an unusual situation or request. I want her to say please too, but… Read more
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