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Selective mutism is an anxiety disorder where a person is unable to speak in certain social situations, such as with classmates at school or to
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What causes selective mutism?

Selective mutism is most common in children under age 5. The cause, or causes, are unknown. Most experts believe that children with
the condition inherit a tendency to be anxious and inhibited. Most children with selective mutism have some form of extreme social
fear (phobia).

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What does selective mutism look like?

Your child may have selective mutism if s/he… Speaks in certain settings but stops talking, either completely or almost completely,
when other people are around. Looks frozen or paralyzed (like a “deer in the headlights”) or even angry when asked questions by
strangers or when s/he feels uncomfortable.

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What is an example of a selective mutism disorder?

Selective mutism is when a child can't speak in certain settings, but can speak fine in others. For example, a child may not be able to
speak at school, but can speak with no problem at home. It is called selective mutism because the child is only mute in select
situations.

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Can you get rid of selective mutism?


A child can successfully overcome selective mutism if it's diagnosed at an early age and appropriately managed. It's important for
selective mutism to be recognised early by families and schools so they can work together to reduce a child's anxiety.

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Selective mutism is a rare condition when a child can't speak in certain settings, but can speak fine in others. It can cause problems with
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Selective mutism is an anxiety disorder in which a person who is otherwise capable of speech becomes unable to speak when exposed to
specific situations, specific places, or to specific people, one or multiple of which serving as triggers. This is... Wikipedia

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Selective mutism (SM) is an anxiety disorder in which a person who is otherwise capable of speech becomes unable to speak when exposed
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Signs and symptoms · Causes · Treatment · Self-modeling

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14 Sept 2023 · Selective Mutism is a childhood anxiety disorder characterized by an inability to speak and communicate in select social
settings, ...

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Selective Mutism: Symptoms & Treatment - Cleveland Clinic


2 Oct 2023 · Having selective mutism means some social situations cause so much fear or anxiety that you find
speaking difficult or impossible.

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Selective Mutism: Definition, Traits, Causes, Treatment - Verywell Mind


17 Dec 2022 · Selective mutism is an anxiety disorder in children and adults involving an inability to speak in social
situations.

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Selective Mutism - ASHA


Selective mutism is a complex childhood anxiety disorder characterized by a child's inability to speak/communicate effectively in select social
settings.

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Complete Guide to Selective Mutism - Child Mind Institute


When children are unable to speak around certain people or in certain settings, they may have an anxiety disorder called
selective mutism (SM).

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Selective Mutism - PMC - NCBI


Selective mutism is a rare and multidimensional childhood disorder that typically affects children entering school age. It is characterized by
the ...

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Selective mutism in children and teenagers


4 Jul 2023 · Selective mutism is an anxiety disorder. Children with selective mutism don't choose to be silent. They want
to speak and try to speak, but ...

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