DIR®-SM: A Developmental Approach to Selective Mutism Intervention

Check out the corresponding 2 PDH course here to learn more about the DIR-SM program and how to use this deck directly from the author herself!  The DIR®-SM Program is designed to support individuals with Selective Mutism (SM) by helping to identify their position in the Functional Emotional Developmental Capacities (FEDCs) speaking hierarchy and guiding them through various activities to verbal communication. Selective Mutism is an anxiety-based disorder, often accompanied by other challenges. Due to its complexity, a comprehensive treatment approach like DIRFloortime® is essential. This approach addresses all aspects of the disorder including: 1) Social Emotional Development (D): Developing emotional and social skills. 2) Individual Differences (I): Considering speech/language disorders, sensory processing, issues, motor planning difficulties, and visual perceptual problems. 3) Relationships (R): Building relationships at home, school, and in the community. The Functional Emotional