Selective Mutism: Assessment and Intervention Jan Middendorf, MA,CCC Cincinnati Children’s Hospital Medical Center Ohio Speech-Language and Hearing Association March 16, 2013 Goals • Definition • Professional Players • Family dynamics • What is the role of the SLP • Evaluation strategies • Intervention strategies • Problem solve Goals • Definition • Professional Players • Family dynamics • What is the role of the SLP • Evaluation strategies • Intervention strategies • Problem solve