School Consultation Description
SMart Center’s School Consultation is designed to aid school professionals working with a student with selective mutism, social anxiety, and/or extreme shyness. This service is available to patients and non-patients and includes:
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Review of SM School Evaluation form(s) submitted by up to 2 teachers/school professionals and review of current 504 Plan/IEP if applicable*
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Overview of Selective Mutism as a social communication anxiety and Social Communication Bridge
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Discuss student’s baseline stage of communication, “WHYs” of SM, and presenting challenges
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Implementation of best strategies and interventions
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If academic challenges exist, discuss possible relationship to student’s SM and recommendations
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Question and Answer opportunity
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Comprehensive written report outlining best accommodations/interventions and strategies (can inform a 504/IEP plan if applicable) plus relevant supporting handouts/articles
School Consultation Follow Ups include adjustments to school accommodation and intervention plan and discussing progress and challenges. 1-2 SM School Evaluation forms are needed prior.
Appointment Cadence:
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1 hour initial school consult per school year (If 1 hour school training is not possible due to scheduling limitations, a 30 minute consultation can be done but with the understanding that if more time is needed, additional time can be scheduled)
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Followed by 30 minutes school consults, as needed based on student’s progress
Method: Conducted by phone or via Microsoft Teams (HIPAA compliant).
Service fee details
Program Fee with Dr. Elisa Shipon-Blum: 30-minute consult $350, 60-minute consult $600
Program Fee with Jennifer Brittingham, LPC or Dr. Jenna Blum: 30-minute consult $300, 60-minute consult $500
Please Note
*This service is not eligible for insurance reimbursement
*If the school is paying for this service, they must provide a purchase order or signed contract