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Children who do not talk at school.

A Sluckin

    Child: Care, Health and Development
    |March 1, 1977
    PubMed
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    Behavior modification effectively treats elective mutism in children. Social workers successfully implemented this approach in home and school settings for two cases.

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    Area of Science:

    • Child Psychology
    • Behavioral Therapy

    Background:

    • Elective mutism is a complex childhood disorder characterized by a consistent failure to speak in specific social situations.
    • Treatment often requires a multi-faceted approach addressing environmental and behavioral factors.

    Observation:

    • Two case studies detail the application of behavior modification techniques.
    • Interventions were delivered by social workers within the children's natural environments: home and school.

    Findings:

    • The case reports demonstrate the successful utilization of behavior modification strategies.
    • Positive outcomes were observed in both reported cases of elective mutism.

    Implications:

    • Behavior modification is a viable and effective therapeutic strategy for elective mutism.
  • The integration of social workers in naturalistic settings enhances treatment efficacy.