Unspoken Words: A Selective Mutism Podcast by Dr. Elisa Shipon-Blum15 Des 2025

EP67: Adulting with Autism w/ April Ratchford

EP67 of the Unspoken Words podcast features a discussion between Dr. Elisa Shipon-Blum and licensed Occupational Therapist and the creator and host of Adulting with Autism Podcast, April Ratchford, on the intersection of Autism Spectrum Disorder and Selective Mutism in adulthood.

In the episode, Dr. Elisa Shipon-Blum and April Ratchford explore how ASD and Selective Mutism often co-occur and why adults are frequently misdiagnosed or misunderstood. They examine what SM actually looks like across different social settings in adults with ASD, and discuss the unique factors—including sensory processing, social burnout, and executive functioning—that influence communication challenges.

Chapters:

(03:57) Understanding Autism vs. Selective Mutism – Key Differences

(07:56) How ASD and SM Present Differently Across Social Settings

(14:54) The WHYs Behind Mutism – Sensory Processing and Social Burnout

(23:20) Tailored Treatment Strategies for Dual Diagnosis Adults

(33:17) Practical Tools and Workplace Accommodations for Success

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Episoder(97)

EP83: The First 30 Days of School Check-In

Episode 83 of the Unspoken Words podcast features Dr. Elisa Shipon-Blum and Dr. Jenna Blum tackling the first 30 days of school. They make the case that the question most parents fixate on — "Is my ch...

14 Sep 58min

1 on 1 w/ Christie (a mom whose son was diagnosed with Selective Mutism at 3 years old)

In this Unspoken Words Short, Dr. Elisa Shipon-Blum (Dr. E) sits down with Christie, whose son was diagnosed with selective mutism in 2022 at three and a half years old.Together, they look back on his...

2 Sep 7min

EP82: Live Chat w/ Parents @ August CommuniCamp

Episode 82 of Unspoken Words brings listeners inside CommuniCamp for a roundtable between Dr. Elisa Shipon-Blum and three families raising kids with selective mutism, each at a different stage: a coup...

24 Aug 50min

1 on 1 w/ Maureen (a mom whose son overcame Selective Mutism)

In this Unspoken Words Short, Dr. Elisa Shipon-Blum (Dr. E) sits down with Maureen, whose son Lucas first came to the SMart Center for treatment at age three. Together in this episode, they to look ba...

17 Aug 13min

1 on 1 w/ Leila (a teen who overcame Selective Mutism)

This episode of the Unspoken Words podcast is a reunion. Dr. Elisa Shipon-Blum sits down with Leila, who first came to the SMart Center for treatment at age 14, to reflect on what actually changes whe...

10 Aug 15min

EP81: Stop Asking "How Do I Get My Child to Talk?”. Ask This instead…

Episode 81 of the Unspoken Words podcast features Dr. Elisa Shipon-Blum and Dr. Jenna Blum returning to the foundation of it all — what S-CAT, or Social Communication Anxiety Treatment, really is, and...

3 Aug 51min

EP80: Live Chat w/ Parents @ June CommuniCamp

Episode 80 of the Unspoken Words podcast takes listeners inside CommuniCamp for a candid roundtable between Dr. Elisa Shipon-Blum and three parents raising children with selective mutism. Their storie...

27 Jul 44min

EP79: How to Choose the Right Treatment Program for Your Child w/ Dr. Jenna Blum

Episode 79 of the Unspoken Words podcast features Dr. Elisa Shipon-Blum and Dr. Jenna Blum exploring the power of intensive group treatment for Selective Mutism — and why it works as a springboard tha...

29 Jun 49min