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Selective Mutism: Identification of Subtypes and Implications for Treatment
Selective Mutism (SM) is a rare disorder in which afflicted children will speak normally in one setting (usually home) and will not speak in other environments, such as school. The occurrence in the general population is so low that school psychologists, physicians, and other treating professionals may know little about the disorder or ever have the opportunity to work with children withSM. The...
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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...
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This critical review examines optimal treatment methods for children with selective mutism (SM). Study designs include: case studies, and single group pre-post test. This review considers treatments including behavioural therapy, individual and family psychotherapy, pharmacotherapy and those geared specifically to teachers to invoke change. Anxiety has been recognized as a major factor in the d...
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ژورنال
عنوان ژورنال: Medical Journal of Trakya University
سال: 2010
ISSN: 1301-3149
DOI: 10.5174/tutfd.2010.04056.1