Tag: mutism
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I Am Awake, Shut Up Mum
In order to wake Alex from a dissociative/mute/withdrawn episode I sometimes use songs that attract her attention and simultaneously offer a reward if she can repeat the song. Singing a funny song preferably with actions wakes her up. By the time she can sing the song properly she is ready to safely walk around. This…
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Lisa Steals A Really Great Idea
Okay someone liked something I wrote so I visited them to see who they were. Why am I explaining this if you are reading this you probably understand the concept. Anyway it was a fantastic post about asking a 3 year old questions. I had to leave the house I may have forgotten to comment…