10/25/2026
Accommodations/ideas for supporting students with selective mutism 🧡 As I say with every post in this series, these ideas are meant to the a starting off point, not a “must have” for every student. Each student is different, so some will respond well to some of these, and some won’t work. It’s vital that you make a plan based on the student in front of you, not any label they may have been given 🫶🏼
NOTE: I’ve gotten the feedback that some prefer for this to be referred to as “situational mutism” instead because it helps highlight that it is not a choice and I love that! Definitely a powerful and important reframe 🥰
🔒Save this list of some of the supports that could be helpful for your child/ student at school.
✅Educators, have you worked with a student yet who has been diagnosed or displaying characteristics of situational mutism? How did you support them?
✅ Parents, do you have any questions about any of these ideas for support? Has your child tried/benefited from any of these?
✅Adults with a history of selective mutism: did you utilize any of these supports when you were in school? Are there any supports you wish you would’ve had?
⬇️ Leave a comment to share so we can learn from each other!
