Key takeaways: Selective mutism is an anxiety disorder that prevents children from speaking in specific social situations, often stemming from fear and anxiety rather than shyness. Non-verbal communication, including facial…
How I Celebrate Small Wins
Key takeaways: Selective mutism is an anxiety disorder where children struggle to speak in certain social situations, often due to intense fear rather than choice. Celebrating small victories fosters confidence…
What works for me in therapy
Key takeaways: Selective mutism is an anxiety disorder that affects children, preventing them from communicating verbally in specific social situations, often leading to isolation. Signs include speaking freely at home…
What works for me in social situations
Key takeaways: Selective mutism is a complex anxiety disorder characterized by an inability to speak in certain social situations, often rooted in fear and social anxiety. Building trust and fostering…
What works for me in unfamiliar places
Key takeaways: Selective mutism is an anxiety disorder where children can speak comfortably at home but struggle in social settings due to fear and anxiety. Common triggers include unfamiliar environments,…
What helps me stay calm in public
Key takeaways: Selective mutism is a complex anxiety disorder, not merely shyness, and often leads to emotional distress and social isolation. Signs of selective mutism include reluctance to speak in…
What strategies eased my family discussions
Key takeaways: Selective mutism is an anxiety disorder that makes communication difficult for children in social situations, requiring patience and understanding from family members. Open family discussions about selective mutism…
What works for me in group situations
Key takeaways: Selective mutism is an anxiety disorder characterized by the inability to speak in specific social situations, deeply influenced by individual personality traits and environmental factors. Creating a safe…
What helps me relax before speaking
Key takeaways: Selective mutism is an anxiety disorder affecting children’s communication in specific social situations, often leading to feelings of isolation. Symptoms include difficulty speaking in certain contexts, anxiety during…
What helps me focus in challenging environments
Key takeaways: Selective mutism is an anxiety disorder preventing children from speaking in certain social situations, despite their ability to communicate in comfortable settings. Causes often include environmental factors, genetic…