Selective mutism: What to do when your child won't speak - Today's Parent

It was her first time being away from me in almost ten years. A sleepover is a right of passage for many tweens—and a milestone I wasn’t sure we’d ever see. But she has one best friend, a little girl we’ve known for six years. A little girl (and her Mama) who haven’t just taken the time to learn Campbell—they’ve learned autism too. As evidenced by a bike. Let me tell you a little secret: it’s not just the child with autism who benefits from inclusion. Campbell is the kind of friend people spend