Maggie Johnson is co-author of the internationally acclaimed Selective Mutism Resource Manual. She is a speech and language therapist specialising in childhood communication disorders and selective mutism and the associated impact on families, schools and the young people themselves. Maggie leads training days and workshops across the UK and abroad. In 2014 she was awarded a Fellowship of the Royal College of Speech and Language Therapists in recognition of her clinical expertise and special contribution to the profession.Junhua Reitman is the Lead English-to-Chinese translator for several books about selective mutism. As a parent of a child who has overcome selective mutism, Junhua is a trained coach for parents of children with SM, leading an online support group for parents of children with SM, with 1000+ members worldwide. She is also the Director of SunnyMindED Selective Mutism Centre in China.

• Foreword – Alison WintgensPreface – Maggie JohnsonPreface – Junhua ReitmanAcknowledgementsPart 1How to use this workbook: Guidance for parents, school staff and other supportive adultsPart 2Does my child have selective mutism?Part 3Small steps worksheetsStrategies for general useActivities for a range of situationsPart 4Take small steps with us: personal experiences and success storiesPart 5 – AppendicesIndex

"This workbook, a companion to the Selective Mutism Resource Manual, is for parents, clinicians, andeducators, offering clear action plans. It’s easy to navigate with guidance. I really like the 15 strategies which are fundamental techniques that adults need to employ, complemented by 43 activities, which are focused on daily routines across different contexts." - Ruth Fine, Highly Specialist SLT and Clinical Tutor (RCSLT Bulletin, Issue 839, Summer 2024)