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Nikki Thompson and Kelsey Heyse Spec 380 B Dr. Rauscher March 16, 2016 Selective Mutism A. What is Selective Mutism? Selective Mutism (SM) is an anxiety disorder that typically occurs in young children or adolescents. Selective Mutism is categorized by a child’s failure to speak and interact efficiently in certain communal settings, such as school or with some individuals (Blum, 2016). It is characterized by the insistent failure to communicate in select social settings in spite of having the capability to communicate and communicate at ease in a more accustomed setting. Children and adolescents with SM have a constant dread of speaking and of social interactions where there is an expectancy to speak and communicate. Therefore, a great deal …show more content…

However, it is generally not acknowledged until the child starts school and is expected to reply orally and/or intermingle in social situations (Foundation, 2016). A common misconception about children with selective mutism is that they appear to be shy and that they will grow out of it. Furthermore, immediate intervention is logical for those that are undergoing severe forms of Selective Mutism because the symptoms can increase overtime. In general, a younger child has a better chance of recovering from SM because of the shorter interval of time where no articulation has transpired in school or in other major situations (Foundation, …show more content…

Many children with selective mutism have premorbid speech and language problems (38%). Correspondingly, children with selective mutism elude speaking out in fear of being tormented for distorting a word. Language development deficits should be thought of before selective mutism, even though it is probable for both to be present simultaneously. Children with selective mutism may also have ordinary receptive linguistic and cognitive skills, but they can show refined expressive language insufficiencies not related to social anxiety (Wong,

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