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Selective mutism is a social anxiety condition, in which a person who is quite capable of speech, is unable to speak in given situations.
Description
In the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders selective mutism is described as a rare psychological disorder in children. Children (and adults) with the disorder are fully capable of speech and understanding language, but fail to speak in certain social situations when it is expected of them. They function normally in other areas of behaviour and learning, though appear severely withdrawn and might be unwilling to participate in group activities. It is like an extreme form of shyness, but the intensity and duration distinguish it. As an example, a child may be completely silent at school, for years at a time, but speak quite freely or even excessively at home.
The disorder can also be the result of trauma experienced, especially at an early age, which gives such a shock and results in refusing to speak, which can then later lead to shyness of speaking especially if the child missed out on years of speech development.
More on [ Selective mutism ]
Child and Adolescent :: Mental Health
Selective Mutism - Fear of Speaking in School: http://bit.ly/5SE2WB
medicaldisorder (Disorder Directory) Tue, 22 Dec 2009 16:54:38 -0000
Selective Mutism - Fear of Speaking in School: http://bit.ly/5SE2WB
@GhostyKips Heh... Gladly selective mutism doesn't affect typed chat. =^-^=
FriggnImmy (Imnotgoing Sideways) Tue, 22 Dec 2009 16:51:29 -0000
@GhostyKips Heh... Gladly selective mutism doesn't affect typed chat. =^-^=
Hand Flapping Autism - Selective Mutism Or Autism? http://bit.ly/5aiTiG
keepfit16 (Muscle) Tue, 22 Dec 2009 11:21:17 -0000
Hand Flapping Autism - Selective Mutism Or Autism? http://bit.ly/5aiTiG
Hand Flapping Autism - Selective Mutism Or Autism? http://bit.ly/5aiTiG
cutecandy1 (Candy) Tue, 22 Dec 2009 11:16:05 -0000
Hand Flapping Autism - Selective Mutism Or Autism? http://bit.ly/5aiTiG
@TheRaj does selective mutism apply on twitter as well?
Rebstarbaby (Rebstar) Tue, 22 Dec 2009 08:06:53 -0000
@TheRaj does selective mutism apply on twitter as well?
8 Steps for Overcoming Selective Mutism: "Le Silence" by Auguste PreaultAre you or someone you.. http://bit.ly/55PmFg #learn #howto
KarenKinnaman (Karen Kinnaman) Mon, 21 Dec 2009 17:53:18 -0000
8 Steps for Overcoming Selective Mutism: "Le Silence" by Auguste PreaultAre you or someone you.. http://bit.ly/55PmFg #learn #howto
Selective Mutism Foundation Official Website - Information about this childhood anxiety disorder and the foundation itself. Includes resources, research and a list of healthcare providers.
Selective Mutism Group Inc - Includes information, professional QA, a forum for parents, professionals and teachers to discuss the problem, and current research.
Meta Description: [ Selective Mutism is a childhood anxiety disorder, more than just shyness
but not refusal to speak ]
The Quiet Room - An informational resource for parents and professionals dealing with children with the disorder.
The Silence Within - A teacher and parent resource for strategies to use with shy children and those with selective mutism.
Yahoo Groups : Selectivemutism - An e-mail discussion and support group focused on this disorder.
Meta Description: [ selectivemutism: SelectiveMutism ]
