Anna Biavati SLT

Selective mutism (SM) is an anxiety disorder where children are chatty at home but they are unable to speak in public settings including schools or any other outside settings. Many people misinterpret this behavior and they feel with these children are refusing to talk, howeve...

RESILIENCE IS KING 👑 Focusing on your child's achievements in school is important. But resilience is king. I’ve always placed importance on working both hard and smart at the same time. If you only focus on what is not working you are wiring your brain in that way, which mean...

The biggest gift isn't a present that comes all beautifully wrapped up for a special occasion. It's two things: 1️⃣ Your family, your children, your friends, and loved ones Seriously, at the end of the day, this is all that really matters. Your ego will tell you that you need...

READY TO TAKE ACTION? 🤔 As a parent of an anxious child, you have so much to think about Is my child feeling anxious? When is my child going to start communicating? Where are my expectations? Do I know anything about the SCALE OF CONFIDENT SPEAKING? Maybe you have been rea...

Let's not concentrate on speaking only and let's have a look at all sorts of round support we can give our children with anxiety. Anxiety is a terrible beast, and it then gets into the brain, and therefore the whole system does not work, as kids do not eat well, and do not sl...

It’s normal for children to feel worried or anxious, as anxiety is a feeling of unease, but we know that in children with SELECTIVE MUTISM their anxiety affects their behavior and thoughts on a daily basis, interfering with their school, home, and social life. Here are some ...

We worry all the time, but we also need to dream... my dream was to become a mum... and I am a mum of two amazing kids... My other dream was to help families with children with SELECTIVE MUTISM, and I do that... Never stop to dream and share below what are your dreams, both ...

Children with selective mutism are unable to speak around certain people or in certain settings, it is common that they are very chatty at home with family but silent at school. They may appear disengaged and disinterested, however, it is their fear that stops them from doing ...

The lack of using words is only the most obvious and dramatic sign of the underlying anxiety that people see, but there is much more underneath. I teach parents and children that any communication attempt is important, even if nonverbal communication. This includes making eye ...

Many parents tell me: “ANNA NOTHING WORKS” "My CHILD doesn't want to talk” “My child is stubborn” So let’s talk about how you can help your child take the steps to brave talking and exactly how you can get started. Are you recording the steps?? Do you have a plan? Reco...

Today I want to celebrate all the people that have trusted me in my work and support. Your success is my success, helping you to find the right strategies, and help your child to find their words, is the most amazing feeling. Comment below and celebrate with me if we have wo...

We all need courage, we all need to face our fears, no matter what they are. It is important to focus on what is working as well as seeing the struggles as a superpower. So your child is very quiet, so it means that he/she is an extremely good listener and observer. What are ...

My child suffered from anxiety and SM until she was 5... I did NOT realise, as she spoke to me... and when my friend told me, I started to apply all the techniques I had been sharing for years. She has pushed herself and slowly exposed herself to difficult times. What situati...

Another suggestion for parents and carers is to LIVE THE MOMENT, which means allowing this moment to happen by continuing to explain to your child: “We need to let our thoughts and feelings stay there, even if we do not like it and we feel that our words are stuck, it’s ok t...

RAISING AWARENESS is one of the most important parts of what I do. I want people to understand and know about Selective Mutism and the KILT WALK was the perfect chance to do so. I walked with a group of amazing women, 6 amazing hours of sharing thoughts and ideas.... Here ...

Many parents feel guilty for not having done enough, or for having made mistakes. Everyone makes mistakes, but learning how to learn from these errors, let go, move on, and forgive yourself is important for mental health and well-being. Learn more about why self-forgiveness ...

Selective Mutism is more than the fear of talking. Do not be alarmed if your child is struggling to smile when taking a photo. Why? Smiling is a form of communication, is moving the lips, it's showing emotions, and SM is way more than the fear of talking. Do not stop taking...

Today I want to share with you a little bit of my method, THE BRAVE MUSCLE METHOD. Do you want to know the number one secret I’ve been using for years to help children develop their “brave muscles” to talk outside their homes? I have been supporting families on a 1:1 basis ...

CURIOSITY CHECK I feel that it is important to break the barriers and understand SM and share ideas, so this is me reflecting....please reply below, numbering your answers What is your biggest fear about your child with Selective mutism? What did you do in the past to he...

Brave is about doing what’s right for your child. Sometimes courage is about doing the scary thing, and sometimes it’s about doing the right thing. Being brave is about finding the right moment and doing the right thing with your child. Remember that SELECTIVE MUTISM IS MOR...