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Selective mutism--the child who doesn't speak at school.

¹87 Cold Spring Road, Syosset, NY 11791, USA.

|August 3, 1999

Summary

Selective mutism is a childhood anxiety disorder where children fail to speak in social settings like school, despite speaking at home. This paper reviews recent therapeutic approaches for this condition.

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Area of Science:

Pediatric Psychology
Childhood Anxiety Disorders

Background:

Selective mutism is characterized by a consistent failure to speak in specific social situations.
This condition most commonly affects children who are otherwise verbally fluent in familiar environments.

Observation:

The paper presents two case studies of young children exhibiting selective mutism.
These children consistently refused to speak in school settings.

Findings:

The article summarizes recent shifts in understanding the etiology and treatment of selective mutism.
It highlights evolving therapeutic strategies for managing this anxiety-related speech disorder.

Implications:

This work represents the first publication on selective mutism in a major American pediatric journal.
It aims to advance awareness and clinical understanding of selective mutism among pediatric healthcare providers.

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