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The child starts with non-verbal communication with a keyworker in a minimal anxiety situation and then takes tiny steps towards verbal communication by gradually increasing articulatory effort, voicing, eye-contact, syllable-, word- and sentence-length etc.
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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. Staff in early years settings and schools may receive training so they're able to provide appropriat...
It's possible for adults to overcome selective mutism, although they may continue to experience the psychological and practical effects of spending years without social interaction or not being able to reach their academic or occupational potential. Adults will ideally be seen by a mental health professional with access to support from a speech and...
Selective mutism is diagnosed according to specific guidelines. These include observations about the person concerned as outlined: 1. they do not speak in specific situations, such as during school lessons or when they can be overheard in public 2. they can speak normally in situations where they feel comfortable, such as when they're alone with pa...
Jun 27, 2023 · Selective mutism (SM) is an anxiety disorder characterized by an inability to speak in certain settings, such as school or out in the community. Fewer than 1% of children have selective mutism, making it a relatively rare anxiety disorder.
Selectively Mute children will speak in some situations, but be silent in others. This leaflet gives information about and strategies for dealing with the condition.
Older children have been shown to respond well to a very gradual ‘step by step‘ desensitisation approach based in the behaviourist tradition. (Trained professionals from several disciplines, as well as teaching assistants have been able to deliver this.)
Selective mutism (SM) is an anxiety-based disorder that affects a child’s ability to speak to specific people, in specific environments despite being able to talk freely in settings where they feel more comfortable e.g. at home with their family.
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Nov 16, 2022 · Speech and language therapy should be the first point of contact for suspected selective mutism in Buckinghamshire. Other services such as CAMHS may also become involved if there are additional mental health concerns.
