Not speaking in certain settings despite speaking in others
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Symptoms of Selective mutism
Selective mutism is characterized by a persistent inability to speak in certain social settings, most often at school, with unfamiliar adults, or in other situations where speech is expected. The central symptom is not a loss of language ability, but a…
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Causes of Selective mutism
What causes selective mutism? The condition usually develops when an underlying anxiety-related inhibition of speech emerges in a child whose biological sensitivity, temperament, and environment all reinforce one another. It is not caused by a single defect in speech production. Instead,…
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Diagnosis of Selective mutism
Selective mutism is usually identified when a child or adolescent speaks normally in some settings but persistently does not speak in others where speech is expected. The pattern is most often noticed at school, in daycare, or in public situations, while…
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Treatment for Selective mutism
The treatment of selective mutism is usually based on behavioral and psychological interventions, sometimes combined with medication when anxiety is severe or persistent. Selective mutism is not a disorder of speech production in the usual sense; most children and adults who…
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Prevention of Selective mutism
Selective mutism is a childhood anxiety disorder in which a child is capable of speaking in some settings but consistently fails to speak in others, most often in school or unfamiliar social situations. Because the condition emerges from an interaction between…
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FAQ about Selective mutism
Selective mutism is a childhood anxiety disorder that affects a person’s ability to speak in certain social settings, even though they can speak comfortably in other situations. This FAQ explains what selective mutism is, what may cause it, how it is…
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What is Selective mutism
Selective mutism is a childhood anxiety disorder in which a person is able to speak normally in some settings but consistently cannot or does not speak in others, most often in social situations such as school, public settings, or when speaking…