ABSTRACT
This chapter provides support for children with selective mutism (SM) at home and in the community, highlighting the significance of playdates and child participation in developing connections and relationships with peers. It encourages parents to explore different options and activities that align with their child's interests, talents, and specific needs, providing examples that can be adapted based on individual circumstances. Multiple exposures with the same person or group of people in a similar location, such as home, friend's home, park, or school playground. Parents fill out weekly forms to track their child's playdate and progress in communication. After the playdate, the parents will fill out a playdate analysis section on the form. Competitive team sports not only benefit the child's physical health but also promote team-building and provide opportunities for spontaneous communication. A young girl feeds a lizard at the foot of a tree while three young children watch her with smiles, and one of them holds a butterfly net.
