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Elective mutism: A case study.

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This case study details persistent selective mutism (SM) in a young woman, beginning in early childhood and continuing into adulthood. It highlights a rare presentation of SM with prolonged duration, offering insights into this speech disorder.

Keywords:

Anxiety Aphasia Elective Mutism Pathological Shyness Social Voluntaria

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Area of Science:

Psychiatry
Clinical Psychology
Speech-Language Pathology

Background:

Selective mutism (SM) is an anxiety disorder characterized by a consistent failure to speak in specific social situations.
While often diagnosed in childhood, the long-term trajectory and adult presentations of SM are less understood.
Persistent SM from early childhood into adulthood is uncommon.

Purpose of the Study:

To report a unique case of selective mutism.
To describe the presentation of persistent selective mutism starting in early childhood and continuing until age 22.
To contribute to the limited literature on adult selective mutism.

Main Methods:

Case report.
Clinical observation and patient history.
Review of existing literature on selective mutism.

Main Results:

The case involves a young single woman with a lifelong history of selective mutism.
The condition persisted from the age of language acquisition until the age of 22.
This represents a rare and prolonged manifestation of selective mutism.

Conclusions:

Persistent selective mutism into adulthood is a rare phenomenon.
This case underscores the need for further research into the long-term impact and management of selective mutism.
Understanding adult presentations is crucial for diagnosis and intervention.