Selective mutism

  • Anna Biavati

    Meet the expert: a nervous system approach to selective mutism, with Anna Biavati

    We caught up with the presenter – Anna Biavati, a Speech and Language Therapist and founder of Steps to Brave Talking Therapy and Support – about the topic itself, her career, and her hopes for the event.

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  • Beautiful curly toddler looking forward and holding his hand on his mouth, boy trying not to speak, shut up

    Creating Safety Before Speech: A Nervous System Approach to Selective Mutism

    The session explores the connections between early development, emotional regulation, movement, retained primitive reflexes, and the nervous system, illustrating how these systems interact to shape a child’s capacity to engage, relate, and communicate. It places particular emphasis on how safety, predictability, and reduced pressure can support regulation and communication across both home and school environments.

    Event type
    Talk with Q&A
    Location
    LIVE STREAM
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  • worried teen

    Anxiety Disorders

    Anxiety disorders in children and young people are common and can have a significant impact on mental health and well-being. Anxiety disorders can affect family, school and social life, leisure activities and educational achievement and they often occur alongside other mental health problems.

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