Here you will find a wealth of information on selective mutism in the U.K. To gain full access to the site, you will need to register in the panel at the top of this page.This site contains:

• About Smira - A background to the charity and the people involved.
• Membership - Find out about Smira membership, which entitles you to receive our newsletters and take part in any events or activities we run from time to time.
• What is Selective Mutism? - Our frequently asked questions.
• Publications - Details of Smira's own publications and other useful books for parents, professionals and children.
• Downloads - Contains a wide range of useful information leaflets, as well as SMIRA Membership Forms and Publication Order Forms for the ‘Silent Children' DVD. (Site registration required).
• News - Keep in touch with SMIRA's activities and any developments in the field of selective mutism generally.
• Members Experiences - Real-life stories submitted by SMIRA members. (Site registration required).
• Web Links- Links to other useful sites for parents and other selective mutism sites the world over.
• Forums - here you can share your experiences with other members, ask for advice or learn about resources, training courses, etc. (Site registration required).
• Donate - You can make a donation to Smira using any credit or debit card through Pay Pal.
• Shop - Browse our online shop.

About SMIRA

SMIRA is a Parent Support Group, based in Leicester, UK, and offers information and advice to families with Selectively Mute children. It distributes regular newsletters to Full Members, holds National Parents Meetings in Leicester on an annual basis and aims to put families in touch with those in a similar position to themselves where possible. SMIRA also offers information and advice to health & education professionals working with Selectively Mute children.

SMIRA does not carry out treatment or become involved in the treatment of individual cases.

SMIRA - Membership Categories

Parent Membership

This is available for all parents of SM children up to the age of 18 and entitles them to receive our Newsletter, issued 3 times a year, and to attend our National Parents' Meeting, held annually in Leicester, UK, as well as any other members-only activities which occur from time to time. Parent membership is free, although it is hoped that parents will make regular donations according to their means. Standing order forms and Gift Aid forms are available in the 'Downloads' section of the website.

Although SMIRA does not have the resources to support anyone over the age of 18, there is provision for them on the website forum and they (or their parents) are welcome to join as Friends of SMIRA (see below).

Professional Membership

This is available to anyone involved in the Health or Education professions who has an interest in selective mutism. There is a small fee payable for membership and benefits are as for Parent members. Honorary Professional Membership is granted at the discretion of the Committee to those who assist SMIRA on a regular basis.

Friends of SMIRA

This is group set up for supporters of SMIRA who do not fall into the above categories and may include grandparents and other family members, parents of young people over the age of 18 and adults who are, or have recovered from, SM. Benefits are as for Parent Members, and it is hoped that ˜Friends' will make regular donations to SMIRA and support thr organisation wherever possible.

Completed forms may be sent by email to This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it or by post to SMIRA, 13 Humberstone Drive, Leicester, LE5 0RE.

Standing order forms are also available for those who wish to make regular donations.