Selective Mutism Anxiety & Related Disorders Treatment Center-SMart Center

Selective Mutism Anxiety & Related Disorders Treatment Center-SMart Center The SMart Center is a comprehensive Selective Mutism treatment center directed by Dr. E Shipon-Blum.

The SMart Center is a comprehensive treatment and research center that focuses exclusively on the anxiety disorder, Selective Mutism. Treatment philosophy centers on viewing Selective Mutism as a Social Communication Anxiety Disorder and treating the whole child, not just a childs mutism. The center is directed by Dr. Elisa Shipon-Blum, who developed the evidence-based Social Communication Anxiety

Treatment (S-CAT)®, which has been used successfully in thousands of children worldwide.

* Presently, the SMart Center is the ONLY Center in the world that implements Dr. Shipon-Blum's S-CAT® Program

🍂 Families asked for more CommuniCamps… so we added one! 🍂 Due to overwhelming demand, we’re excited to announce a NEW C...
08/03/2026

🍂 Families asked for more CommuniCamps… so we added one! 🍂 Due to overwhelming demand, we’re excited to announce a NEW CommuniCamp™ session:
🗓️ November 6–9, 2026

This fall session gives children, teens, and families another opportunity to build confidence, strengthen social communication skills, and gain momentum DURING the school year; not just over the summer! 🌟

What makes CommuniCamp by the SMart Center different?
🔷 Intensive small-group treatment for kids & teens
🔷 15+ hours of guided social communication practice
🔷 15+ hours of parent education and Q&A with top Selective Mutism experts
🔷 Evidence-based S-CAT® strategies grounded in decades of experience
🔷 Skills that carry over to school, home, and everyday life

Visit CommuniCamp.org & secure your camper’s spot today! Limited seats available!

08/03/2026

Can the very anxiety you struggle with become the thing that drives your success?
In this clip from the latest episode of the Unspoken Words Podcast, Dr. Elisa Shipon-Blum () talks with a parent who grew up with Selective Mutism in the 1980s, with no resources and no roadmap, about how she learned to channel that anxiety into a lifetime of achievement, from college and medical school all the way to becoming a chief medical officer at one of the largest mental health authorities in Texas.

Her message: it does not just go away, but with lifelong work, that same anxiety can become a powerful force for good.

If you have any questions on anything covered in the episode, ask Dr. E using the following link: https://selectivemutismcenter.org/askdre/

🎧 Listen to the episode in full wherever you get your podcasts, or visit our podcast landing page: https://bit.ly/3AXDDEm

07/31/2026

Episode 80 of the Unspoken Words podcast takes listeners inside CommuniCamp for a candid roundtable between Dr. Elisa Shipon-Blum and three parents raising children with Selective Mutism.

If you have any questions on anything covered in the episode, ask Dr. E using the following link: https://selectivemutismcenter.org/askdre/

🎧 Listen to the episode in full wherever you get your podcasts, or visit our podcast landing page: https://bit.ly/3AXDDEm

💬 Looking for a way to help your child or teen practice social communication skills before the new school year? 🍎Our Bac...
07/31/2026

💬 Looking for a way to help your child or teen practice social communication skills before the new school year? 🍎

Our Back-to-School Social Skills Series is designed for children, tweens, and teens with , , and social communication challenges, giving them a supportive setting to build social confidence and connection with peers.

Through fun, age-appropriate games and guided activities, participants will:
✅ Connect with peers
✅ Build social communication skills
✅ Gain confidence
✅ Develop coping strategies
✨ ...and so much more!

As the school year gets underway, there's no better time to practice these skills while children are navigating new teachers, classmates, and routines. 🔗 Register now: https://ow.ly/tlc750ZunSF

💛 What an unforgettable weekend at our July 16–19 CommuniCamp™! Families from around the world came together for a weeke...
07/29/2026

💛 What an unforgettable weekend at our July 16–19 CommuniCamp™! Families from around the world came together for a weekend filled with courage, connection, and meaningful growth.

From brave social communication successes and new friendships to parent education, practical strategies, and shared support, it was incredible to watch campers and families build confidence, celebrate progress, and leave with new tools for continued growth. 🌍🦋
Every CommuniCamp by the SMart Center reminds us that progress looks different for every child—and that when families have the right tools and support, lasting change is possible.

🎟️ Our final summer CommuniCamp™ is August 7–10, and enrollment is nearing capacity! Visit CommuniCamp.org to start your enrollment today. ✨ PLUS, August 7–10 is your LAST chance to use one of our limited $500 CommuniCamp™ Grants! Funding is almost gone, so apply now: https://forms.office.com/r/H0jsMH7wLx

07/28/2026

🚨 NOW LIVE! 🚨 EP80: Live Chat w/ Parents @ CommuniCamp

Episode 80 of the Unspoken Words podcast takes listeners inside CommuniCamp for a candid roundtable between Dr. Elisa Shipon-Blum and three parents raising children with selective mutism.

Listen to the episode in full wherever you get your podcasts, or visit our podcast landing page: https://bit.ly/3AXDDEm

🤫 NEW BLOG: Stage 3 on the Social Communication Bridge® – One Stage, Many Levels of Communication 🌉💬Read Dr. E's latest ...
07/27/2026

🤫 NEW BLOG: Stage 3 on the Social Communication Bridge® – One Stage, Many Levels of Communication 🌉💬

Read Dr. E's latest blog now: https://ow.ly/tmsb50ZrZ3I

When a child reaches Stage 3 on the Social Communication Bridge®, it doesn't always mean they're speaking comfortably in every situation. In fact, Stage 3 includes many different levels of verbal communication—from quiet or approximate speech to more confident, spontaneous conversation. In this new blog, Dr. Elisa Shipon-Blum explains why recognizing these differences is so important and how meeting children at their current level helps build lasting communication confidence.

🌱 Whether your child is just beginning to use their voice or is working toward more independent, confident communication, this blog will help you better understand how progress happens—and why every step forward matters.

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☀️⏰ Summer Isn't Over Yet! Join Us August 7–10 at CommuniCamp™! 💛 There's still time to help your child or teen build co...
07/24/2026

☀️⏰ Summer Isn't Over Yet! Join Us August 7–10 at CommuniCamp™! 💛 There's still time to help your child or teen build confidence, strengthen social communication skills, and make meaningful progress before the new school year begins. ✨

At CommuniCamp by the SMart Center, children and teens participate in a supportive, classroom-style environment designed to encourage communication, social engagement, and independence. 💬 Meanwhile, parents receive ALL-DAY education and training with practical strategies they can continue using at home, at school, and beyond. 💪

🎟️ Enrollment for our August 7–10 CommuniCamp™ is filling quickly! Register today at CommuniCamp.org. PLUS, don't miss your LAST chance to use a $500 CommuniCamp™ Grant! These grants can only be applied toward our August 7–10 CommuniCamp™, and funding is almost gone. Apply now before this final opportunity ends! Link in bio. 🔗

🎒 Help Students with Selective Mutism Start the School Year with Confidence 📚✨ Now is the perfect time to build the know...
07/22/2026

🎒 Help Students with Selective Mutism Start the School Year with Confidence 📚✨ Now is the perfect time to build the knowledge and strategies that can make a lasting difference for students with Selective Mutism and social communication anxiety.

Our Selective Mutism in the School self-paced course is designed to help teachers, school psychologists, and other school professionals better understand Selective Mutism and implement practical, evidence-based strategies they can use from day one. Plus, earn 6.5 CEs/CEUs upon completion!

Learn from world-renowned Selective Mutism expert Dr. Elisa Shipon-Blum, creator of Social Communication Anxiety Treatment® (S-CAT®), alongside Dr. Jenna Blum and Jennifer Brittingham, LPC, as they share actionable school-based tools you can immediately apply in your classroom, counseling office, or school setting.

✨ Self-paced learning—start anytime and learn on your own schedule.
🎓 Earn 6.5 CEs/CEUs upon completion.
🔗 Enroll today: https://ow.ly/kZZe50ZqMva

❤️ “Thank you for all the ah-ha moments.”— July CommuniCamp™ Parent☀️ “I learned ways to start conversations with kids! ...
07/19/2026

❤️ “Thank you for all the ah-ha moments.”
— July CommuniCamp™ Parent

☀️ “I learned ways to start conversations with kids! I’m proud of me.”
— July CommuniCamp™ Camper

There is no greater compliment. 🤩

Thank you to our July CommuniCamp™ families who traveled from around the world 🌍 to spend 3+ days with us.

Together, we learned new strategies, practiced communication through meaningful social experiences, built friendships, and participated in parent education and support.

One parent shared:

“CommuniCamp by the SMart Center exceeded our expectations. In just a few days, we saw our child become more comfortable, confident, and connected. For the first time, we felt truly understood and supported. We’re leaving with hope, a plan, and pride in our child’s progress.”

Every child made progress, increasing their social communication confidence and moving further along the Social Communication Bridge®—with most crossing into speech.

Watching confidence grow and connections form is why we do what we do.

Our final summer CommuniCamp™ session is August 7–10. Learn more at CommuniCamp.org!

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261 Old York Road Suite 900
Jenkintown, PA
19046

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