Selectively mute children are at a significant disadvantage personally, socially and educationally. This unique manual emphasises practical assessment and treatment and provides advice and information, filling a significant gap in the availability of suitable resources in this field. Uses an approach based on behavioural principles and a hierarchy of stages of confident speaking originally conceived by Anthony Glassberg. Summarises relevant literature and theory and provides detailed ideas on assessment and management. Includes case examples, photocopiable material, and a discussion about progress, transfer and discharge. Written for teachers, clinical and educational psychologists, speech language therapists, child psychiatrists and parents. Chapters:. Frequently asked questions. General assessment considerations and implications. Preliminary investigation. Child interview and assessment. Creating the right environment: advice for home and school. General treatment considerations. Overview of the treatment progression. A structured treatment programme. Eliciting speech for the first time/Generalising speech across people and settings/Effective practice. Parent and teacher support. Letting go. Illustrations of intervention.
