Contemporary views on selective mutism

Brief International Literature Review on Selective Mutism

Treatment of selective mutism: focus on selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors.

Abstract Selective mutism is a pediatric psychiatric disorder that occurs when a child consistently fails to speak in specific situations in which speaking is expected, such as at school and social gatherings, but speaks appropriately in other settings. Selective mutism often is diagnosed when a child starts school and does not talk to teachers or peers, but talks to family members at home; the...

Contemporary views on female pelvic anatomy.

he durable surgical repair of pelvic organ pro-lapse and its related disorders remains a significant challenge. The pelvic reconstructive surgeon needs an intimate knowledge of relevant surgical landmarks as well as a fundamental understanding of the biomechanics of pelvic organ support in order to successfully restore normal visceral anatomy and function. Rather than presenting a detailed desc...

An auditory-neuroscience perspective on the development of selective mutism

Selective mutism (SM) is a relatively rare psychiatric disorder of childhood characterized by consistent inability to speak in specific social situations despite the ability to speak normally in others. SM typically involves severe impairments in social and academic functioning. Common complications include school failure, social difficulties in the peer group, and aggravated intra-familial rel...

Selective Mutism An Integrated Treatment Approach

Selective mutism is typically a symptom of an anxiety disorder, requiring treatment in conjunction with mental health professionals. The full impact of the disorder is not usually manifested until the child starts school, and therefore the classroom is frequently where the difficulties are most seriously experienced. Thus, the teacher is often the focal point of the child’s most intense symptom...