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Selective Mutism
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Selective Mutism is a term used for children who will talk at home but
not talk in school or other social situations. It is unknown why this
happens, but typically, Selective Mutism follows some sort of
traumatic experience.
Although children with this disorder have normal language skills,
they refuse to use those skills in the presence of strangers. So
deeply rooted is this phenomenon, that I once worked with a young girl
with Selective Mutism that, when in pain, would actually open her
mouth as if wailing while tears poured down from her eyes – without
making a sound.
A rare disorder, Selective Mutism is found in less than 1% of the
population and typically occurs before the age of five. The disorder
may subside in a few weeks or months, or may persist for years,
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