This picture book is a story that is intended to be read to friends and the class about selective mutism. This book begins with a section for adults and the story for children follows. The book is a wonderful tool to help explain to children why Alice doesn't talk at school. He talks about different things that other children are scared of and then relates it to Alice and her fear of talking at school. The teacher also gives some tips for the children to help support Alice. Why Doesn't Alice Talk at School is ideal for the classroom or school library!
My Name is Ben and I don't talk sometimesThis picture book includes both a children's story and guidelines for parents and professionals. The story begins with Ben explaining that he is a chatterbox at home, but at school he has trouble talking. He also gets nervous when he has other people over at his house and is scared to talk to his Aunty Sarah. I loved how the author embedded different tips in the storybook such as Ben being relieved that his Aunty Sarah doesn't ask him a lot of questions, which makes him nervous. The book also incorporates the brave chart and how Ben begins to feel brave to talk with his Aunty Sarah in the room.
My Name is Eliza and I don't talk at schoolMy Name is Eliza and I don't talk at school is another wonderful storybook about a young girl named Eliza. The book begins with a section of "How to Read this Book" and then includes a section of therapeutic strategies such as stimulus fading, reassuring your child, graded exposure in the community, and brave charts. Eliza describes her "big worry feeling" when her voice gets stuck. This third book written by Lucy Nathanson can be an excellent tool for parents, friends and educators.
To learn more and check out additional resources about selective mutism, click here.
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