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This episode of the Unspoken Words podcast features a live chat with five parents at CommuniCamp. 

Dr. E discusses with the participating parents their experiences and concerns, particularly how their children become non-verbal in certain social situations such as meeting school peers. Strategies discussed include using bridging techniques, diligent parental involvement, the importance of school-based accommodations, and specific strategies used at CommuniCamp to help children gradually overcome their mutism. 

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This podcast was produced by New Edition Consulting (neweditionconsulting.co) 

Chapters: 

(3:12) PARENT INTROS 

(4:34) MANAGING ANXIETY IN SOCIAL SETTINGS 

(13:49) HELPING CHILDREN TRANSITION TO NEW SCHOOLS 

(22:06) TIPS FOR ENGAGING NON-VERBAL CHILDREN 

(32:50) HELPING YOUR CHILD AT SOCIAL EVENTS 

(43:19) HOW COMMUNICAMP HELPS PARENTS UNDERSTNAD THEIR ROLE IN TREATMENT 

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