Key takeaways: Selective mutism is an anxiety disorder that affects children’s ability to speak in specific social situations, often leading to isolation and low self-esteem. Awareness and understanding from educators…
How I Approach New Social Settings
Key takeaways: Selective mutism is a complex anxiety disorder that can lead to frustration and isolation, emphasizing the need for empathy and understanding in social interactions. Preparation and setting small…
How I embraced findings on social skills
Key takeaways: Selective mutism is an anxiety disorder that inhibits communication in specific social settings, leading to feelings of isolation for those affected. Developing social skills is essential for building…
My Journey with Online Communication
Key takeaways: Selective mutism is a complex anxiety disorder that creates challenges in communication and emotional health, often overlapping with other anxiety disorders. Online communication offers a safe space for…
My Path to Becoming More Comfortable
Key takeaways: Selective mutism is an anxiety disorder where children struggle to speak in certain social settings, despite being able to communicate comfortably in familiar environments. Recognizing signs, such as…
My Thoughts on Selective Mutism Awareness
Key takeaways: Selective mutism is often linked to underlying anxiety, requiring understanding and support from parents, educators, and peers to foster communication. Discussing selective mutism helps demystify the condition, encouraging…
My Strategies for Building Rapport
Key takeaways: Selective mutism is an anxiety disorder where children can speak in some environments (e.g., home) but struggle in others (e.g., school), leading to feelings of isolation. Building rapport…
My Experience with School Presentations
Key takeaways: Selective Mutism is an anxiety disorder affecting children’s ability to speak in certain social situations, leading to feelings of isolation and hindering academic performance. Awareness and understanding in…
My Journey to Finding a Support Network
Key takeaways: Selective mutism is a complex anxiety disorder affecting children’s ability to speak in social situations, often due to anxiety and self-esteem issues. Building a strong support network is…
What Encourages Me to Share
Key takeaways: Selective mutism is a complex anxiety disorder, often mischaracterized as shyness, impacting a child’s ability to speak in social situations while they can communicate freely in comfortable settings.…