Maggie Johnson and Alison Wintgens ; illustrated by Robyn Gallow.
London :
Jessica Kingsley Publishers,
2012.
1 online resource (56 pages)
Includes bibliographical references.
Introducing Hannah who has selective mutism -- Tension, panic, and phobia -- Speaking freely at home -- It's not refusal to speak -- Playing with others -- Talking in the classroom -- Feeling stressed and frustrated -- Speaking with the wider family -- Associated fears or phobias -- Telling the class about selective mutism -- How other children can help -- How teachers can help -- How parents can help.
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Meet Hannah - a young girl with selective mutism (SM). Hannah invites readers to learn about selective mutism from her perspective, helping them to understand what it is, what it feels like to have SM, and how they can help. This illustrated book is packed with accessible information and will be an ideal introduction to selective mutism. It shows family, friends and teachers how they can support a child with the condition and is also a good place to start when encouraging children with SM to talk about how it affects them.
Ingram Content Group
JessicaKingsleyPublishers9780857006110
1849052891
Selective mutism.
HEALTH & FITNESS-- Children's Health.
MEDICAL-- Pediatrics.
Personal & social issues: disability & special needs (Children's-- Teenage)