The Selective Mutism Program at the Sutcliffe Clinic takes an interdisciplinary approach to treating children with selective mutism and anxiety. Team members have a range of expertise and collaborate to provide services that support families.
If you would like to schedule any of the listed services, please email info@SutcliffeDBP.com or call (650) 941-1698.
In the initial consultation, Dr. Sutcliffe will assess for medical, behavioral and developmental concerns and work with you to develop a treatment plan.
Parents and child work with a therapist in the clinic, and off-site, to treat your child’s symptoms of anxiety and selective mutism. Exposures in the community and parent coaching are a key aspect of the therapeutic intervention.
School-based services can include teacher and staff training, ongoing consultation with key school professionals, and push-in support in the classroom.
Dr. Sutcliffe works with families to determine whether medication treatment is needed and supports families as they include medication in their treatment plan.
Education Specialists support parents in navigating school accommodations, including advocating for families in the 504 and IEP process.
Intensive treatment is typically performed for 4-5 hours a day, 3-8 days either in the clinic or off-site in the family’s community.
