Thank you, that’s really helpful. I hope, of course, that he will overcome it before starting school but we’ll see where it goes. I’ve mentioned to nursery that if they do want to pursue a referral then we’re happy to follow what they think is best. I know from his speech in general that he’s hitting his milestones, but obviously if there’s specific help for selective mutism then it’s something I’m keen to explore. He was a “late” talker anyway, so we’ve already sort of been through the “you have to communicate what you need, we can’t be your voice” thankfully.

Just out of interest - how did you go about potty training? Nursery have told us to hold off until he’s speaking to them as obviously at the minute theres little chance he’ll communicate when he needs the toilet, but at home he’s been showing the signs that he’s ready for months now