Selective mutism (SM) is an anxiety disorder where the individual fails to speak in specific
social situations. Children with SM are known to have a higher comorbidity of …

Selective mutism (SM) is an anxiety disorder (prevalence 1–2%), characterized by the
consistent absence of speaking in specific situations (eg, in school), while adequately …

Selective mutism (SM) is a relatively rare condition in childhood characterized by a
consistent failure to speak in some social situations where speaking is expected (eg …

Selective mutism (SM) is a rare disorder that is associated with both anxiety and
communication impairments. Preliminary evidence suggests that educational attainment and …

Selective mutism (SM) is a childhood disorder characterized by a consistent failure to speak
in specific social situations (eg, school) despite speaking normally in other settings (eg, at …

Selective mutism (SM) is a rare childhood disorder characterized by a lack of speech in one
or more settings in which speaking is socially expected. A comprehensive and uniform …

Understanding the symptoms of a mental disorder is essential for accurate diagnosis or
selecting appropriate treatment targets. Despite this, there is a surprising lack of systematic …

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 …

Background: Selective mutism (SM) is now widely seen as a symptom of social anxiety.
However, observations of children's interactions in the natural contexts of home and …

Selective mutism (SM) is a childhood disorder that can profoundly disrupt the lives of
individuals and families and present great challenges for teachers. It is characterised by a …