What is Selective Mutism? Basics, Misconceptions, and Treatment Information

Child Mind Institute
Child Mind Institute
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Published 2014-06-11
Children with Selective Mutism (SM) are talkative at home but unable to speak in more public settings, including school. Dr. Rachel Busman, director of the Selective Mutism Service at the Child mind Institute, discusses SM, from how the anxiety disorder impacts young lives to the most effective treatments.

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How to Help a Child with Selective Mutism ➡ childmind.org/guide/parents-guide-to-sm/