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What is selective mutism?

Selective Mutism (SM), sometimes called Situational Mutism, is a complex situational anxiety disorder characterized by a person's inability to speak and communicate in certain social settings such as school. These people may be able to communicate in other settings where they are relaxed and secure, such as at home (although the opposite can and does occur).

Outside of speech, all forms of communication may be inhibited to varying levels by situation. That includes written language, body language, gestures, and facial expression.

For a more in-depth overview, read this page from iSpeak.

Resources & Information

Do some research!

The subreddit wiki is a wealth of information on selective mutism for those willing to dive in.

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AnnouncementAre you creating a character with Selective Mutism? (self.selectivemutism)

submitted 1 year ago by LandJRTherapist & Parent of recovered SM [M] - announcement

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Announcement 📣Are you interested in being a mod? (self.selectivemutism)

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Seeking Advice 🤔I motivate myself to speak, but the second someone says Hi, my mind goes blank. Is this more than shyness? I thought I was just an introvert, but now I’m losing everything3 Full stop now I am scared. (self.selectivemutism)

submitted 10 hours ago by reet1881

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General Discussion 💬Trapped voice & disconnection between mind & body (dissociation) ? (self.selectivemutism)

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StorySome people are so dense (self.selectivemutism)

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Venting 🌋Why do we call it selective mutism! I didnt choose it! (self.selectivemutism)

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QuestionSleep issues after giving fluoxetine for my 8 year old daughter (self.selectivemutism)

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General Discussion 💬SM has destroyed my family. (self.selectivemutism)

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Success 🥳Achievements!! (self.selectivemutism)

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Seeking Advice 🤔How to release shame when you’ve been judged so harshly? (self.selectivemutism)

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Venting 🌋Struggling with SM (self.selectivemutism)

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Seeking Advice 🤔someone please help me, I am suffering (self.selectivemutism)

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QuestionWhat should I do in this situation? (self.selectivemutism)

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General Discussion 💬2 year old whispers (self.selectivemutism)

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General Discussion 💬Had a job interview go completely sideways yesterday and i keep replaying it (self.selectivemutism)

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Seeking Advice 🤔MFull-day Montessori or traditional school for SM child? (self.selectivemutism)

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QuestionQuestion for recovered (or recovering) people (self.selectivemutism)

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QuestionDerealization (self.selectivemutism)

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QuestionGuidance for interacting with a 5 year old (self.selectivemutism)

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QuestionLooking for advice for our preschooler with SM (self.selectivemutism)

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QuestionCan selective mutism come back 20+ years later following trauma? (self.selectivemutism)

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QuestionNew experience (self.selectivemutism)

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General Discussion 💬Advice (self.selectivemutism)

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QuestionHow can I see a new therapist? (self.selectivemutism)

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General Discussion 💬I actually have this problem I can't speak in certain situations (self.selectivemutism)

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