View Anytime Selective Mutism
About this course
This course has four modules which must be accessed in order. Modules 1 and 2 are core with the later modules adding more specific information regarding older children and young people, and co-existing conditions.
For a basic introduction you can complete Module 1 only. You can select your own study package by selecting modules to meet your own needs.
- Module 1 – An essential introduction for families and professionals supporting individuals with Selective Mutism
- Modules 1 & 2 – This core of the training is the recommended minimum for everyone seeking a thorough coverage of essential topics
- Modules 1, 2 & 3 – The extended core is a progression for people working with older children
- Module 3 – For people working with older children who have previously attended Modules 1 & 2
- Modules 1, 2 & 4 – Bespoke selection for those working with younger children skipping Module 3
- Module 4 – A specialist progression for those who have previously attended earlier modules
- Modules 1-4 – The full course and our most popular booking option
Course Materials
There are 5 categories of resources for this training:
- Course manual: Selective Mutism Resource Manual – please ensure you order it to accompany your studies. (Details can be found under the Resources tab.)
- Downloadable online resource library: this is Part 5 of the Selective Mutism Resource Manual.
- Presentation videos for each module: watch Maggie Johnson present the Selective Mutism modules. These were recorded during virtual live sessions and have been partly edited. We have preserved the audio of delegate questions and Maggie’s responses, as they contribute additional information of value.
- Course handouts for each module: PowerPoint presentations you can use to make notes as the module content is being delivered. During the presentations, Maggie draws attention to various handouts and explains how you may find them useful.
- Reference videos: demonstrating techniques being used with children and young people.
Enrolment steps and duration of online access
Upon receipt of your payment and your confirmation that you have received any Resource Manuals ordered and are ready to start, we will email you your login credentials for the View Anytime Selective Mutism package you have booked. You have two months to view the video presentations from the date you first log in and access the course through our online portal.
Course pricing
| Book and pay online | Organisational payment | Student / Returner | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Module 1 | £108 | £120 | £78 |
| Module 2 | £54 | £60 | £42 |
| Module 3 (must have previously attended Modules 1-2) | £54 | £60 | £42 |
| Module 4 (must have previously attended Modules 1-2) | £108 | £120 | £78 |
| Modules 1-4 (discount bundle) | £288 | £324 | £204 |
Please book your place here or alternatively, you can contact us if you are you would like to:
- Book four or more courses (we can offer you a discount)
- Make a block booking for a group
- Book a closed course
Course presenter
Maggie Johnson
Speech and Language Therapy Specialist and FRCSLT
Maggie Johnson is widely recognised as a UK expert in Selective Mutism and has contributed to the Primary National Strategy for children with special educational needs (DfES 2005) and Communicating Phonics (The Communication Trust 2012).
Maggie’s publications include:
- Helping Children Hang on To Your Every Word
- Active Listening for Active Learning (QEd Publications)
- The Selective Mutism Resource Manual (Routledge)
- Worry Wheels Anxiety Set (Sense Toys)
- Functional Language in the Classroom (Manchester Metropolitan University)
Course topics
Module 1
- Profiling, diagnosis and assessment
- Creating stress-free environments
- Management approaches; the 24/7 approach
Module 2
- Small-step approaches and programmes for children aged 5 and above
- Guidance for troubleshooting and dealing with regression
Module 3 – Additional considerations for adolescents and secondary school settings
- Indicators for a good outcome
- Issues of motivation, engagement and consent
- Practical and emotional support
Module 4 – Introduction to co-existing conditions and general principles for extended assessment
- Assessment and management of speech and language difficulties (including learning English as an additional language)
- Autism spectrum disorders: the question of dual diagnosis, assessment, diagnosis and management
- Mental health Issues: implications and the possible involvement of CAMHS.
- Identification and management of other anxieties and phobias
- Behaviour issues and medication
- Involving other professionals and agencies
- Case studies
Course resources
The Selective Mutism Resource Manual 2nd Edition
This resource is essential for this training
Now in its second edition and including new material for adolescents and adults, The Selective Mutism Resource Manual 2nd Edition provides:
- an up-to-date summary of literature and theory to deepen your understanding of selective mutism
- a wealth of ideas on assessment and management in home, school and community settings so that its relevance extends far beyond clinical practice
- a huge range of printable online handouts and other resources
- case studies and personal stories to illustrate symptoms and demonstrate the importance of tailored interventions.
This book is essential reading for people who have selective mutism as well as for the clinicians, therapists, educators, caseworkers and families who support them.
Please note: This resource can be purchased directly from the supplier here, or through Course Beetle when booking on to this training, or as an individual order here.
Course Beetle price £54.55
This price includes UK shipping. For overseas shipping contact us for prices.
The Selective Mutism Workbook for Parents and Professionals – Small Steps, Big Changes
This resource may be of interest
Written by selective mutism expert Maggie Johnson and parent coach Junhua Reitman, this workbook includes first-hand accounts of how children can overcome selective mutism successfully using the activities and strategies described in this book. Activities are organised around the daily routines of school and family life and each Activity is broken into a progression of small steps with appropriate strategies and an accompanying record sheet to track progress. Activities include:
- Using the toilet at school
- Attending social gatherings
- Organising a successful playdate
- Initiating conversation
- Talking in the classroom
- Eating with peers
This workbook is essential reading for parents, professionals and anyone who is looking for a toolkit for selective mutism. It also provides a useful extension to The Selective Mutism Resource Manual, 2nd edition, focusing on the ‘how’ to complement the manual’s ‘what’ and ‘why’. Small steps really do lead to big changes but taking the first step can be the most difficult. This book helps you make that first step.
Please note: This resource can be purchased directly from the supplier here, or through Course Beetle when booking on to this training, or as an individual order here.
Course Beetle price: £26.40
This price includes UK shipping. For overseas shipping contact us for prices.
Booking information
This course is a Self-study, on-demand course. To book your place click here.
During the booking process, you can select to reserve a place instead (while you confirm you can attend or to organise payment through your employer for example). We can hold your place for up to four weeks, if we have not heard from you after this time, we may need to cancel your reservation so other people can attend the training.
Course Beetle is an approved supplier for NHS Trusts, Local Authorities and Schools.
Course testimonials
“Incredibly informative with clear, step-wise instructions to support intervention and understanding.”
“I found Module 2 to be such an informative module – helpful for deciding which technique will work best for which child. A lot of my work will be via keyworkers so it’s important for me to fully understand the intervention in order to explain it properly to the keyworker.”
“I found Module 4 very interesting, particularly around advocacy for people with Selective Mutism. The examples of EHCP outcomes were helpful as were the sample impact statements – especially in the climate of prioritising resources using Risk Matrix tools. The detailed section and handouts about differential/dual diagnoses of SM and Autism were very useful.”
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