Information For Potential Patients

Directions to Center
**SMart Center is located in the NE suburbs of Phila. PA.

Address: 505 Old York Rd. Jenkintown, PA 19046
Phone: 215-887-5748 (before calling for an appt, please view our Smart Center Pre-Appt Information)

Potential Patients
 

 NEWS ~ We are presently on a REVOLVING  scheduling  SYSTEM ~ NEWS

Openings become available with a few months notice
or suddenly with only a few day's notice!

If you are interested in being added to our REVOLVING list please view:
SMart Center  Pre-Appt INFO section below,
then, complete ALL INITIAL assessment forms  (so you are ready to go!)
Once completed and submitted, PLEASE email or call us (215-887-5748).
 We will then ADD you to our Running list! 
Please check email and phone messages on a regular basis!
YOU can also contact us to find out your status!

ABOUT  Dr. E Shipon-Blum

Philosophy of Treatment     ~        Mission

Questions about the SMart Center?


Visit our Frequestnly Asked Question Section!

Interested in receiving information on our services/fees and upcoming conferences/webinars?   --->>GO

Selective Mutism? Selective Mutism formerly called elective mutism, but was changed in recognition of the fact that a child does not choose, or elect, to be selectively mute. SM is still called Elective mutism in other areas of the world. This psychiatric disorder most commonly found in children, characterized by a persistent failure to speak, so as to be heard in select settings which continues for a reasonable period of time, usually a month or two. These children understand language use and have the ability to speak. In typical cases, they speak to their parents and a few select others. Most do not speak in school or in other social situations. Generally, most function normally in other ways, although some may have additional disabilities. Most learn age appropriate skills and academics and are thought to be extremely shy.
 

SMART CENTER Pre-Appt information:
 

Important:
Please note our: SMart Center FEE POLICY

Visit our Frequently Asked Question Section!

Insurance  & Payment Information

Also, contact us, We are consistently working with new families who are more then willing to be a reference for SMart Center. Once we hear from you, we will gladly supply you with a list of updated references   

TESTIMONIALS about Treatment at the SMart Center!


                          
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Interested in learning more about SM?

--Info on Services at the SMart Center

-Visit the SMart Mart for books, CD's, DVD's and Communication Devices!

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505 N. Old York Road   Jenkintown Square, Lower Level   Jenkintown, PA 19046
(215) 887-5748   SmartCenter@selectivemutism.org