Selective Mutism Support for Parents of Quiet and Anxious Children
Helping children who talk at home but freeze at school feel safe enough to use their voice β without pressure, rewards, or forcing speech
If your child wonβt speak at school, with relatives, or in public β but talks freely at home β you are not doing anything wrong.
This is not stubbornness.
Itβs not defiance.
And itβs not a parenting failure.
Itβs anxiety in the nervous system.
I help parents understand why children shut down and what actually helps speech emerge, gently and safely.
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When a Child Wonβt Speak, the Problem Isnβt Motivation β Itβs Safety
Many children with selective mutism or high anxiety desperately want to talk but their brain goes into protection mode.
When this happens:
- The body tightens
- Breathing changes
- The voice becomes inaccessible
- Words feel physically blocked
Thatβs why:
- βJust encourage themβ backfires
- Rewards and charts increase pressure
- Traditional speech therapy can fail
- Children appear βresistantβ or βrefusingβ
Speech doesnβt disappear.
It becomes unavailable under stress.
A Brain-Based, Parent-Led Approach to Selective Mutism
The Brave Muscle Method
Talking is not a switch your child can turn on.
Itβs a muscle β one that strengthens when the brain and body feel safe enough to try.
The Brave Muscle Method supports children with selective mutism and anxiety by focusing on:
- Nervous system regulation before speech
- The body before behaviour
- Connection before expectation
- Gentle exposure without pressure
- Parent-led support at home and school
Because speech emerges from safety β not demand.
OUR CLIENTS SAY
βShe was mute for about 2 years, and now sheβs speaking and enjoying school just like everybody else!β
"The way you've designed your course, its all bite-sized chunks of information so its easy to learn. I even listen to it when I'm walking or at the gym"
"Anna's enthusiasm and knowledge of selective mutism is like nobody else I have ever met. She's my go-to for everything selective mutism wise"
Rotem
Parent
Julia
Parent
Leigh
Therapist
Why Parents Are the Key to Progress
Your child doesnβt need fixing.
They need adults who:
- Understand how anxiety works
- Reduce invisible pressure
- Respond calmly to shutdown
- Recognise progress without words
I help parents move from:
β βWhat should I say to make them talk?β
to
β βI know how to help my child feel safe.β
When adults shift first, children follow.
What Progress Looks Like (Before Words)
Progress in selective mutism does not start with speech.
It often starts with:
- Staying in the room instead of leaving
- Playing near others
- Laughing or joining in silently
- Eye contact
- A softer but audible voice
- Trying β then recovering β instead of freezing
These are not βsmall winsβ.
They are the foundation of brave talking.
Here's What I Can Guarantee β
For me, it is so important to make this point really clear (as honesty is my policy). Hereβs what I can guarantee:
My program has helped hundreds of families and I am confident youβre going to learn and apply all the strategies and see how the whole family is building confidence.
That's why my program is protected by a 30-Day 100% Money-Back Guarantee. Because I KNOW that once you start following these amazing strategies youβll see changes!
Remember that this program has been 18 years in the making, and I have also changed it following all the suggestions I received from the first couple of hundreds of families that enrolled, I have added other sections and bonuses.
This here is my best program ever. Iβm sharing every last detail with you and show you step-by-step how to help your child take steps to brave talking without leaving out any information.
I honestly believe this is the best information youβll find anywhere about the brave muscle method. Itβs 100% up to date, fresh, and in-depth. Itβs not a bunch of abstract theory but rather my own personal and clinical experience that shows you step-by-step how to help your child overcome the anxiety of talking, why and how.
I believe if any program is going to help you understand your childβs anxiety and help him to take brave steps to talk then this is the one.
*** My method has been successfully tried by hundreds of people, but it requires commitment and application.
Simply purchasing the course isnβt enough; active participation is KEY to achieving results.
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Why This Method Is Different
Youβre right, there are a lot of proven strategies to help children overcome anxiety in communication.
The brave muscle method is different from anything else youβve seen before as it teaches you all how to depersonalize anxiety and discover the superpowers for each member of your family.
For those of you who love research and theory, there is the scientific part, but above all, I will get straight to the point and show you exactly what you have to do to help your child take brave steps to communication.
Itβs more like a field guide thatβs going to reveal every single secret, every technique, every strategy thatβs working for me and all my families. So you can model it and get awesome results with the brave muscle methodβ
Steps to Brave Talking β The Parent Course
Steps to Brave Talking is a structured, brain-based program for parents of children who:
- Talk freely at home but not at school
- Freeze with adults, relatives, or peers
- Experience anxiety-based shutdowns
- Have tried encouragement, rewards, or therapy without lasting change
Inside the course, youβll learn:
- Why speech must come last
- What to focus on instead of words
- How to support your child at home
- How to work with schools without increasing pressure
- How to recognise real progress β even when your child isnβt talking yet
This course is designed to give you clarity, confidence, and a safer plan forward.
Be Part of Something Bigger
Iβm currently running a Parent Research Project to better understand the real challenges parents face when raising a child with selective mutism and anxiety.
This is your chance to:
Share your story in a supportive and safe space
Help shape future resources for parents like you
Contribute to meaningful change for families worldwide
If youβd like to take part in a free parent interview, click below to join the project today:
Now, I'm Sure You're Wondering What's Included
So Here's Exactly What You Are Getting:
Module #1: Our Journey Together π
What is Really Important is that you Understand Exactly:
- Where you're Starting from?
- Where are you Going?
- What are your Objectives?
You Will Learn to:
- Understand your Child's Anxiety
- Create very Specific Strategies and to Help your Child Overcome the Fear of Talking.
Module #2: The Brain π§
- How The Brain Is The Source Of Anxiety
- How Anxiety Manifests
- The Chemistry Of The Brain That Influences Thoughts And The Entire Body
- How It Causes Physical Symptoms
- Understand Connection Between Behaviour That Changes As A Result Of Anxiety
Module #3: Selective Mutism π¬
- Where does Selective Mutism Come From?
- How Anxiety Manifests
- The Chemistry Of The Brain That Influences Thoughts And The Entire Body
- How It Causes Physical Symptoms
- Understand Connection Between Behaviour That Changes As A Result Of Anxiety
Module #4: The Child π§
- Where Does Your Child's Selective Mutism Looks Like
- The Expression Of The Selective Mutism
- Behaviours Of Your Child With Selective Mutism
- Understanding Selective Mutism
- You Will Create Something Very Specific Around Your Child
Module #5: Superpowers π¦Έ
- How To Discover Yours And Your Child's Superpowers
- How To Celebrate What We Can Do Best
Module #6: Stepping Into Communication πΆ
- Affective And Very Specific Activities And Strategies
- Desensitization Technique
- Sliding In - To Help Your Child At School
- Freeze The Moment, a Step By Step Technique
- CDI - Child Directed Interaction
- VDI - Verbal Directed Interaction
Module #7: The Connection π€
- The Importance Of Helping Your Child Connecting With Others, Environment And With Yourself
- More Specific Techniques And Strategies On How To Enhance Your Child's Emotional Development
Module #8: The Environment π²
- The Importance of the Environment as your Children's Communication is Different Depending on Where are They and Who They are With
- To build the Family Superpowers
Module #9: Bilingualism and Selective Mutism π
- The Importance Of Helping Your Child Connecting With Others, Environment And With Yourself
- More Specific Techniques And Strategies On How To Enhance Your Child's Emotional Development
Module #10: Practical Tips π
- More Practical Tips Based on Specific Questions Received From My Families
AND..
You Also Get
6 FREE BONUSESπ
YESSS, Iβm also giving you over 6 free bonuses worth Β£1000
as a welcome gift.
If you know anything about me then you know I always try
to over-deliver and give as much value as possible.
I actually care about the results that my families will get,
and thatβs why Iβm giving you these over 4 free bonuses
when you join the STEPS TO BRAVE TALKING ONLINE
COURSE today.
So hereβs what Iβve got for you:
BONUS #1: Anxiety Course (Β£197)
- 16 Lessons on pdf Printable Files
- You will learn how Anxiety Affects your Life and Steps to Tackle it.
- You will have Booklets and Materials on how to Build Resilience that you will be able to Share with School as well
BONUS #2: VIP Private Group on Facebook (Β£597)
Access to a Private Community of Families in the program to Share Resources, Ideas, Stresses, and Successes via Facebook that will extend beyond the training
BONUS #3: School guide + Selective Mutism Guide (Β£97)
It contains Activities, Printable, Presentations and in depth Information to Share with School and anyone involved in your family
BONUS #4: + 20 Printable PDFs (Β£147)
- Understand and set up the essential assets for your online business
- Identify key and non-negotiable elements for long-term success
- Step-by-step guidance that is clear, practical, and free from overwhelm
BONUS #5: LIVE Masterclasses on ZOOM (for 6 months (Β£1,600)
- Interactive live masterclasses on Zoom with Anna Biavati, blending brain science, play, and family strategies
- Practical tools and demonstrations you can use straight away at home and share with school
- Real-time support and Q&A to guide you through challenges and celebrate progress together
BONUS #6: 45 min private Consultation with Anna (Β£250)
- 45-minute private consultation with Anna Biavati tailored to your child and family needs
- Personalized strategies and step-by-step guidance using the Brave Muscle Method and Family Dynamic Approach
- Dedicated time to ask questions and create an action plan you can start implementing right away
The Offer:
The Course π
These free bonuses will help you support your child to overcome anxiety in communication.
I believe the free bonuses alone have the opportunity to transform your life and youβll have everything that you need to succeed at the brave muscle method without finding yourself overwhelmed and not knowing what to do.
The brave muscle method is the best way to help your child overcome anxiety in communication and it works really well.
Itβs literally the fastest way Iβve seen people seeing their child communicate without worries.
So if youβd like to help your child overcome anxiety and take independent steps to and speak outside your home youβll have to sign up for my Steps to Brave talking Online Course.
This is an investment in your child and thatβs priceless.
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(Discount applies only to purchases made directly here.)
Here's What To Do Next:
So what you need to do is to click on the button and sign up for my Steps
to brave talking Online Course.
Youβll be asked to choose your desired payment option and fill out the
form. You can pay per credit card or PayPal.
If you feel like this is right for you, this is what you need to do and get instant access to the course and the masterclasses.
As soon as youβve signed up for my Steps to brave talking online course youβll get instant access to the private members area on Facebook. And
of course youβll receive the free bonuses.
Iβll also send you an onboarding email with all the access details and links.
As soon as thatβs done, youβll be added to our secret online group where youβll be able to start understanding how your childβs brain is working.
I know that you will start feeling empowered in what strategies to use. Thatβs where the fun part really starts.
Youβll be plugged into a community of like-minded people who all have the same vision and goal as you: Helping your children to be free from
anxiety in communication and having fun along the way. Remember
that this is an entire family approach so you will sure learn what other people are doing In total, you get access to 10 hours of video training
that you can access 24/7 from your member area.
And donβt worry, everything is broken down into small, bite-size
chunks so you never feel overwhelmed.
Time Is a Factor: β±οΈ
As much as Iβd love to help everyone help their child be free from anxiety in communication, I intentionally want to keep my online course small to make sure that families are supported and they
can understand how to use all the strategies to help their child use the brave muscle for talking and transform their lives from being dependent to being independent!
So I would love to help everyone but I can only accept a small number of families and still provide the help and support that you
need in order to get the results that you want with the brave muscle method.
I am a result JUNKY myself, when you celebrate success, I celebrate success too, like a ripple effect as I am empowering YOU as the parents to use this method 24/7, thatβs why I like to keep my
courses small and intimate so I can make sure everyone getsresults.
I will be there to provide answers in the live group sessions.
These Masterclasses sessions are there so I can explain all about the materials and how to implement what you have learned and
how to implement in a personalised way.
I will be there to guide you through the brave muscle method to guide you to help your child.
This is a genuinely rare opportunity and spots will be granted on a first come first serve basis. This is what a teach on the 1:1sessions and built it in a course makes it more affordable and has
so much more information that you can access all the time.
So if youβre truly interested in helping your child to be free from anxiety in communication,
you have to act as soon as possible before someone else gets your spot and transforms their life with the brave
muscle method.
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And Finally..
Here's What Other Parents
Had to Say:
"Every tip that you were giving made so much sense. There's so many tips and resources to try"
βShe was mute for about 2 years, and now sheβs speaking and enjoying school just like everybody else!β
"There are lots of different aspects of the (Brave Muscle method) any child can work with it"
"The way you've designed your course, its all bite-sized chunks of information so its easy to learn. I even listen to it when I'm walking or at the gym"
"It's very important to have techniques that works. Now my daughter can talk to anyone"
"Anna's enthusiasm and knowledge of selective mutism is like nobody else I have ever met. She's my go-to for everything selective mutism wise"
Charmaine
Anna has been a great support professionally. I reached out to her for specialist clinical supervision and she responded very efficiently. We were able to have a telephone call (due to distance) which helped so much. Anna provided resources and shared her highly specialist knowledge about Selective Mutism. She put me at ease and encouraged me to ask questions to support the case I was working on. Thank you very much!
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Anna is my sonβs first Speech therapist before we moved to USA. She is very open minded, easy to communicate, professional and most importantly, cares for her βlittle friendsβ. When my child started therapy with Anna he was about 27 months. He didnβt know how to imitate sounds when he started but he progressed in the following months with Anna, and that built a good foundation for his further therapy in the US. Thank you Anna!
Simona
I can't speak highly enough of Anna and her work. Non only my daughter's issue with speaking is now a memory, but all the process has been a great experience for her. She loved her sessions, she loved the homework Anna gave her and she has felt supported throughout all the therapy. Anna is a loving caring therapist, and her professionalism is second to none. I can only highly recommend Anna!
Maxine
Anna brought my child on by leaps and bounds. He suffered from a very bad speech impediment and she was able to help draw him out of his shell and to help turn him into a confident and conversant child. A professional, warm person, she is able to relate to and empathise with children and it is obvious every step of the way that she really cares. If you want great results I would recommend Anna wholeheartedly.
Gabriele
We contacted Anna as our 3-year-old bilingual child seemed to have a few problems to deal with people. He didn't speak with anybody that wasn't part of the family. Not even the school teachers. After just one meeting with Anna and some advice she gave us and his teachers, he started little by little to speak and in a matter of weeks all problems have been resolved. My wife and I can't recommend Anna's services enough. Thanks Anna.
Catriona
Anna worked with my son before and just after he started school and the results were fantastic. He now has lovely clear speech and we are so grateful. Anna was friendly and put him at ease right away. The therapy was all based around games and fun exercises and Anna took the time to teach us how to continue the therapy with our son between appointments in order to get the best results. I would highly recommend Word Steps.
Rotem
Anna is absolutely incredible both for the parents and the children. She has healed our 6year old daughter from SM after a 2- year mute period in school. We cannot thank her enough and warmly recommend her services.
Carol
My 9 year old son had a lateral lisp and struggled with βThβ sounds. Anna worked with him over six sessions which were fun and interesting and provided exercises for us to continue with between her visits. We have seen a huge improvement with his speech and my son is much more confident and happier. I am so glad we contacted Anna for help and I wouldnβt hesitate in recommending her.
Catherine
Anna lead the training in Inverness, I came to the course half way through the day so I felt like I missed the most important parts. I took away from the course a hangout that was clear and helpful. I've not long learnt about SM and I'm grateful for doing this training as a mother and a childminder.
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