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Selective mutism is a complex psychological disorder caused
by anxiety. It is genetically related and average onset is
3.7 years of age. Often, children of parents who have
anxiety related disorders inherit disorders themselves,
including selective mutism.

Generally, selective mutism is called shyness for several
years until a child enters school and does not function
verbally in school and most social situations outside of
school. Parents and teachers become very concerned and seek
further assistance and diagnosis. These children have the
ability to speak and understand language, develop age
appropriate skills, and function normally at home with most
family members and are, therefore, often misdiagnosed. If
this nonverbal behavior outside of the home lasts for a
period of time, it becomes a learned pattern and is quite
difficult to overcome, because the longer a child is
silent, the more entr...See More


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