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Selective mutism: Child Mind Institute guide
A childhood anxiety disorder in which a child speaks freely in some places but cannot speak in others, often mistaken for shyness or defiance.
Child Mind Institute6 min readSelected and edited by Dean ShabanAdded
The Child Mind Institute explains selective mutism as a form of anxiety, and it corrects the common belief that children simply grow out of it.
The guide covers behavioral treatment and how parents can work with a child's school.
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