Helping Your Child with Selective Mutism Depression in Parent Educational and parenting expert Kathy

Educational and parenting expert Kathy Walker explains all the important factors to consider and gives you the information you need to be confident you're making the right decision for your child

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Helping Your Child with Selective Mutism Depression in Parent Educational and parenting expert KathyOften described as "social phobia's cousin" and misdiagnosed as autism, selective mutism is a debilitating fear of speaking in some situations experienced by some children. The disorder usually presents in children before the age of five, but it may not be recognized until the child starts school. When requested to speak, children with selective mutism often look down, blush, or otherwise express anxiety that disrupts their engagement with people and