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

P R Joseph1

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

Pediatrics
|August 3, 1999
PubMed
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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