Unless otherwise stated, training courses listed below are not organised by SMIRA and it is recommended that you contact the organiser direct for details of cost, venue and suitability of the course for your requirements. Listing here should not be taken as a recommendation by SMIRA.
If you are a course organiser wishing to publicise your training, please contact us at info@selectivemutism.org.uk with full details of the course on offer.
Upcoming Courses
Understanding Selective Mutism – Learning Practical Strategies
19th & 26th November 2020 – Online
Delivered by Anna Biavati-Smith, Speech & Language Therapist
This is a two day event.
(The course may be repeated on future dates, please check this page or the Eventbrite link below for updates.)
A very practical workshop looking at all the stages of confident speaking and activities and strategies and techniques.
Ideal for:
– Parents
– Teachers
– Early years practitioners
– Education support staff
– Speech therapists
Timings: 9.30am – 1.00pm
Prices: £97 – £147
The link above takes you to the Eventbrite website.
For any specific information or queries, please email Anna Biavati-Smith:
events@edinburgh-speech-therapy-wordsteps.co.uk
Selective Mutism Masterclass for Parents & Professionals – 1, 2 or 3 day course
Birkenhead, The Wirral – 20th-22nd November 2020 – NOW ONLINE
Delivered by Maggie Johnson, FRCSLT
20th November 2020 : Module 1
Module 1: Understanding SM – a 24/7 approach for families and schools
21st November 2020 : Module 2
Module 2: Small-steps programmes for school-aged children
21st November 2020 : Module 3
Module 3: Working with adolescents and individuals who are ‘hard to reach’
22nd November 2020 : Module 4
Module 4: When it’s more than Selective Mutism – working with co-existing conditions (eg ASD) and behavioural issues.
In order to book onto Module 2, participants must have completed Module 1. In order to book onto Module 3 or Module 4, participants must have completed Modules 1 and 2.
Timings: 9.00am – 5.00pm each day
Prices:
Modules 1 and 4 £75 each
Modules 2 and 3 £37.50 each
NB: Participants must have a copy of The Selective Mutism Resource Manual (SMRM2), 2nd edition (2016) by Maggie Johnson and Alison Wintgens, published by Routledge (purple cover). Please note that the shorter first edition (2001) with a blue cover is no longer referred to on these courses.
Organised by Shiny Stone
The link above takes you to the Shiny Stone website.
Selective Mutism Masterclass for Parents & Professionals – 1, 2 or 3 day course
Online – December 2020
Delivered by Maggie Johnson, FRCSLT
Venue: Participate at home
2nd & 3rd December 2020 : Module 1
Module 1: Understanding SM – a 24/7 approach for families and schools
4th December 2020 : Module 2
Module 2: Small-steps programmes for school-aged children
9th December 2020 : Module 3
Module 3: Working with adolescents and individuals who are ‘hard to reach’
10th & 11th December 2020 : Module 4
Module 4: When it’s more than Selective Mutism – working with co-existing conditions (eg ASD) and behavioural issues.
In order to book onto Module 2, participants must have completed Module 1. In order to book onto Module 3 or Module 4, participants must have completed Modules 1 and 2.
Timings: 9.30am – 12.45pm each day
Price: Please see booking link below (Please note, some Modules are two sessions.)
NB: Participants must have a copy of The Selective Mutism Resource Manual (SMRM2), 2nd edition (2016) by Maggie Johnson and Alison Wintgens, published by Routledge (purple cover). Please note that the shorter first edition (2001) with a blue cover is no longer referred to on these courses.
The link above takes you to the CourseBeetle website.
Selective Mutism Masterclass for Parents & Professionals – 1, 2 or 3 day course
Online – January 2021
Delivered by Maggie Johnson, FRCSLT
Venue: Participate at home
12th & 13th January 2021 : Module 1
Module 1: Understanding SM – a 24/7 approach for families and schools
14th January 2021 : Module 2
Module 2: Small-steps programmes for school-aged children
20th January 2021 : Module 3
Module 3: Working with adolescents and individuals who are ‘hard to reach’
21st & 22nd January 2021 : Module 4
Module 4: When it’s more than Selective Mutism – working with co-existing conditions (eg ASD) and behavioural issues.
In order to book onto Module 2, participants must have completed Module 1. In order to book onto Module 3 or Module 4, participants must have completed Modules 1 and 2.
Timings: 9.30am – 12.45pm each day
Price: Please see booking link below (Please note, some Modules are two sessions.)
NB: Participants must have a copy of The Selective Mutism Resource Manual (SMRM2), 2nd edition (2016) by Maggie Johnson and Alison Wintgens, published by Routledge (purple cover). Please note that the shorter first edition (2001) with a blue cover is no longer referred to on these courses.
The link above takes you to the CourseBeetle website.
Selective Mutism Masterclass for Parents & Professionals – 1, 2 or 3 day course
Online – March 2021
Delivered by Maggie Johnson, FRCSLT
Venue: Participate at home
3rd & 4th March 2021 : Module 1
Module 1: Understanding and working with SM – a 24/7 approach for families and schools
5th March 2021 : Module 2
Module 2: Small-steps programmes for school-aged children
10th March 2021 : Module 3
Module 3: Working with adolescents and individuals who are ‘hard to reach’
11th & 12th March 2021 : Module 4
Module 4: When it’s more than Selective Mutism – working with co-existing conditions (eg ASD) and behavioural issues.
In order to book onto Module 2, participants must have completed Module 1. In order to book onto Module 3 or Module 4, participants must have completed Modules 1 and 2.
Timings: 9.30am – 12.45pm each day
Price: Please see booking link below (Please note, some Modules are two sessions.)
NB: Participants must have a copy of The Selective Mutism Resource Manual (SMRM2), 2nd edition (2016) by Maggie Johnson and Alison Wintgens, published by Routledge (purple cover). Please note that the shorter first edition (2001) with a blue cover is no longer referred to on these courses.
The link above takes you to the CourseBeetle website.
Selective Mutism Masterclass for Parents & Professionals – 1, 2 or 3 day course
Warsaw – May 2021
Delivered by Maggie Johnson, FRCSLT
28th May 2021 : Module 1
Module 1: Understanding SM – a 24/7 approach for families and schools
29th May 2021 : Module 2
Module 2: Small-steps programmes for school-aged children
29th May 2021 : Module 3
Module 3: Working with adolescents and individuals who are ‘hard to reach’
30th May 2021 : Module 4
Module 4: When it’s more than Selective Mutism – working with co-existing conditions (eg ASD) and behavioural issues.
Organised by: Fundacja Mutyzm Wybiórczy Reaktywacja (Polish equivalent of SMIRA)
Timings: 9am – 5pm each day
NB: Participants must have a copy of The Selective Mutism Resource Manual (SMRM2), 2nd edition (2016) by Maggie Johnson and Alison Wintgens, published by Routledge (purple cover). Please note that the shorter first edition (2001) with a blue cover is no longer referred to on these courses.
Polish translation of the Selective Mutism Resource Manual available here
Presentation and handouts in both Polish and English (earphones and simultaneous translation provided).
For information and booking, please email: info@mutyzm-wybiorczy.org.pl
Selective Mutism Masterclass for Parents & Professionals – 1, 2 or 3 day course
Online – September 2021
Delivered by Maggie Johnson, FRCSLT
Venue: Participate at home
8th & 9th September 2021 : Module 1
Module 1: Understanding SM – a 24/7 approach for families and schools
10th Sepbember 2021 : Module 2
Module 2: Small-steps programmes for school-aged children
15th September 2021 : Module 3
Module 3: Working with adolescents and individuals who are ‘hard to reach’
16th & 17th September 2021 : Module 4
Module 4: When it’s more than Selective Mutism – working with co-existing conditions (eg ASD) and behavioural issues.
In order to book onto Module 2, participants must have completed Module 1. In order to book onto Module 3 or Module 4, participants must have completed Modules 1 and 2.
Timings: 9.30am – 12.45pm each day
Price: Please see booking link below (Please note, some Modules are two sessions.)
NB: Participants must have a copy of The Selective Mutism Resource Manual (SMRM2), 2nd edition (2016) by Maggie Johnson and Alison Wintgens, published by Routledge (purple cover). Please note that the shorter first edition (2001) with a blue cover is no longer referred to on these courses.
The link above takes you to the CourseBeetle website.
