Learn the signs, symptoms and treatment for selective mutism in children,.

Webselective mutism (sm) is an anxiety disorder in which a child is unable to speak in some settings and to some people because of anxiety.

Webtreatment for selective mutism (sm) can include psychotherapy and medication to address the anxiety that underlies the person’s inability to speak in certain situations.

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Webselective mutism (sm) is an anxiety disorder that affects children in school, where they find themselves unable to speak, though they speak comfortably at home.

Children with sm often.

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A speech or language problem, such as stuttering.

Problems with sound processing.

Family history of anxiety disorders.

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