61. Help For Children With Selective Mutism selective mutism is a childhood anxiety disorder. Help For Children Withselective mutism shanpan 5/1/05; Re Help For Children With selective mutism http://www.dr-bob.org/babble/child/20050226/msgs/492261.html

Thread Post follow-up Start new thread List of boards ... FAQ Help For Children With Selective Mutism Posted by shanpan on April 30, 2005, at 17:07:28 [ reposted on May 1, 2005, at 10:26:51 ] Selective Mutism is a childhood anxiety disorder. Severe social anxiety apprears to be the underlying cause, and most notable is the child's inability to speak in social situations even though they demonstrate in comfortable situations that they both understand and are capable of speech. Most of these children are classified by others as being "just shy", but SM is much more than shyness, and left untreated can have negative long-term effects on a child's social and academic functioning. Many children are identified as being Selectively Mute after they encounter situations in school where they are expected to speak but are unable to. There is help for these children and their families! SMCanada is holding a workshop on May 14, 2005, in Saskatoon, Saskatchewan, Canada. Guest speakers include child psychiatrist Dr. Deborah Reisner, art and family therapist Nicola Sherwin-Roller, pharmacist Brenda Yuzdepski, craniosacral therapist Linda Fisher, as well as Shannon Panchyshyn for SMCanada. Workshop topics include: obtaining an accurate diagnosis and finding treatment for your child, helping your child understand anxiety, anger management for children, collaborating with your therapist, SSRI medication – making informed decisions, physical symptoms of stress, craniosacral therapy and other natural methods of stress relief, finding the support and resources that you need, all about SM, what to do while you’re on the waiting list, Sensory Integration Disorder and occupational therapy, Canadian services and research, success at school, and how SMCanada can help.

62. Re: Selective Mutism Article In reply to Re selective mutism article, posted by henrietta on April 30, 2005,at 202954 Help For Children With selective mutism shanpan 5/1/05 http://www.dr-bob.org/babble/child/20050226/msgs/494303.html

Thread Post follow-up Start new thread List of boards ... FAQ Re: Selective mutism article Posted by shanpan on April 30, 2005, at 21:20:48 [ reposted on May 5, 2005, at 23:27:59 ] In reply to Re: Selective mutism article , posted by henrietta on April 30, 2005, at 20:29:54 Henrietta, Dealing with an SM child can seem like the ultimate exercise in frustration! SM does seem to enjoy a higher prevalence with bilingual children, and in girls. Here are some suggestions for you: First of all, remove all expectations on the child to speak. This is much easier than it sounds. Your entire school staff needs to be educated and on side with the effort. Provide her with nonverbal means of communication to include her whenever possible. She can have a ring of picture cards to indicate her answers and needs. If the teachers are conscious of the wording of their questions, they can make sure that they ask questions that can be answered with a yes or no nod. Instead of focusing on trying to get this little girl to speak, make your goal be reducing her anxiety. SM is based on severe social anxiety, and the child is likely experiencing all kinds of physical symptoms of stress that she is unable to voice to you. Set goals for communication, but make sure that you move in baby steps.

63. Shykids - Selective Mutism selective mutism interview. Q. What is selective mutism? A. It is an adorable6 year old boy who runs around boisterously in his backyard but stands http://www.shykids.com/selectivemutism.htm

Dr. Elisa Shipon-Blum is the Executive Director of selectivemutism.org - an organization dedicated to providing information about a much misunderstood disorder called selective mutism. The following was conducted in early May of 2001. Questions were posed by the editor of shykids.com and answered by Traci Castles and Dr.Shipon-Blum. Q. What is Selective Mutism? A. It is an adorable 6 year old boy who runs around boisterously in his backyard...but stands expressionless, staring into space within the classroom. It is the comical 6 year old girl who dances and sings in the entertainment room while her family proudly watches on...but stands motionless and cannot utter a sound when her class rehearses for the school musical. It is a 9 year old boy cheering loudly and intensely as he watches his favorite hockey team score a goal, but sits alone at a party and sadly turns away when another child approaches him. It is a sensitive and perceptive little 5 year old girl who tells her parents all the exciting and fun things she wants to do at her birthday party..but has never spoken a word to anyone outside her home. Q. How do you determine if a child is shy and if the shyness is merely developmental or if the child requires professional help? A.

64. Speechville Express - Selective Mutism Language development in children does not always follow a normal path. Child languagedevelopment for some can be slow and difficult, causing difficulty in http://www.speechville.com/associated-disabilities/selective-mutism.html

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65. CQ Vol. 30, #5 - Selective Mutism “When the Words Just Won’t Come Out” Understanding selective mutism When aremost children diagnosed as having selective mutism? http://www.nasponline.org/futures/selmutism.html

NASP , Vol. 30, #5 February 2002 When the Words Just Won’t Come Out” Understanding Selective Mutism By Elisa Shipon-Blum, D.O. Selective Mutism Group Childhood Anxiety Network, Inc. (SMG~CAN) What is Selective Mutism? Selective Mutism (SM) is a complex childhood anxiety disorder characterized by a child’s inability to speak in select social settings, such as school.  These children are able to talk normally in settings where they are comfortable, secure and relaxed. Over 90% of children with Selective Mutism also have social phobia or social anxiety a persistent fear of social or performance situations. SM is quite debilitating and painful to the child.  Children and adolescents with Selective Mutism have an actual fear of speaking, often standing motionless with fear when they are confronted with specific social situations where there is an expectation to talk. This can be quite heart wrenching for both child and parents; these children are so anxious they literally freeze, are expressionless, unemotional and, often, socially isolated.  Although it is difficult to determine prevalence due to problems in diagnosis and misdiagnosis, recent research estimates that at least seven of every one thousand children have SM. Why does a child develop Selective Mutism?

66. Contemporary Pediatrics - Shy Child? Don T Overlook Selective Mutism Children with selective mutism speak spontaneously in the company of parents, Yet selective mutism is seldom cited in pediatric literature.14 It is http://www.contemporarypediatrics.com/contpeds/article/articleDetail.jsp?id=1702

67. Special Education Resources: Emotionally Disturbed/Selective Mutism selective mutism resources featuring articles and news and special educationsupport for parents and professionals with children with emotional disturbance. http://parentpals.com/gossamer/pages/Emotionally_Disturbed/Selective_Mutism/

Selective Mutism Looking for something in particular? the entire directory only this category More search options Home Emotionally Disturbed : Selective Mutism FEATURING: Do you know a child who does not speak? By Dr. Elisa Shipon-Blum, CEO and Executive Medical Director, Selective Mutism Group Childhood Anxiety Network, SMG~CAN. Selective Mutism is a childhood anxiety disorder characterized by a child's inability to speak in select social settings, such as school, but is able to talk normally in settings where he/she is comfortable, secure and relaxed. (Added: Wed Sep 15 2004) Emotionally Disturbed Message Board (Added: Sat May 04 2002) Helping the Child With Elective Mutism Guidelines for schools WHAT IS ELECTIVE MUTISM? The term elective (or selective) mutism describes the behaviour of children who are able to speak but remain silent with certain people or in certain settings. It is most commonly noticed when a child joins a school. (Added: Sun Aug 26 2001) Selective Mustism Group Inc. (Added: Tue Jul 24 2001) HOME ADD A LINK MODIFY A LINK NEWSLETTER ... Lordsites

68. Special Education Resources: Speech And Language/Selective Mutism selective mutism Group Childhood Anxiety Network, SMG~CAN. selective mutismis a childhood anxiety disorder characterized by a child s inability to http://parentpals.com/gossamer/pages/Speech_and_Language/Selective_Mutism/

Selective Mutism Looking for something in particular? the entire directory only this category More search options Home Speech and Language : Selective Mutism FEATURING: Do you know a child who does not speak? By Dr. Elisa Shipon-Blum, CEO and Executive Medical Director, Selective Mutism Group Childhood Anxiety Network, SMG~CAN. Selective Mutism is a childhood anxiety disorder characterized by a child's inability to speak in select social settings, such as school, but is able to talk normally in settings where he/she is comfortable, secure and relaxed. (Added: Wed Sep 15 2004) Selective Mustism Group Inc. (Added: Tue Jul 24 2001) Speech and Language Message Board (Added: Sat May 04 2002) HOME ADD A LINK MODIFY A LINK NEWSLETTER ... Lordsites

69. Selective Mutism Review selective mutism (SM) –The name was changed to indicate that the children chose There have been other reports that selective mutism is more common in http://www.childadvocate.net/selective_mutism_review.htm

The Child Advocate Selective Mutism Home What'sNew Subjects Contents Feedback Search Selective Mutism (Previously called elective mutism in the DSM-III) Contributed by Lori Bini , Penn State College of Medicine Selective Mutism (SM) –The name was changed to indicate that the children chose not to speak is select situations, rather than an oppositional behavior where the child refused to speak. Diagnosis A) Persistent failure to speak in certain situations when speaking is expected (often at school), while speaking fluently in other situations (often at home and in familiar places) (rare instances exist where the child is mute at home but talks in school) B) Interferes with educational or occupational achievement or with social communication C) Lasts at least 1 month (not limited to the first month of school) D) Failure to speak is not due to a lack of knowledge of or comfort with the spoken language E) Does not meet the criteria for a communication disorder such as stuttering, and mutism does not occur exclusively during the course of Pervasive Developmental Disorder, schizophrenia or other psychotic disorder Note: The presence of symptoms of social anxiety and avoidance such as excessive shyness, social isolation, withdrawal and school refusal are no longer considered symptoms of both social phobia and selective mutism (as indicated by the DSM III). Although these symptoms are commonly found among children with selective mutism, their presence should indicate the presence of an additional social phobia

70. Selective Mutism selective mutism has been a persistent problem for some children and their families A Review of selective mutism from The Penn State College of Medicine http://www.childadvocate.net/selective_mutism.htm

The Child Advocate Selective Mutism Home What'sNew Subjects Contents Feedback Search The Child Advocate is devoted to children and the parents and professionals that work with them and advocate for them. Selective Mutism has been a persistent problem for some children and their families. This information is presented with links to other sites that may offer additional information. The information presented at this site is for general use only and is not intended to provide personal advice or substitute for the advice of a qualified professional. If you have questions about the information presented here, please consult a physician, the resources listed or other professional in your area. A Review of Selective Mutism from The Penn State College of Medicine The Selective Mutism Foundation, Inc. Home What'sNew Subjects Contents Feedback Search The Child Advocate Selective Mutism Page. Revised: December 21, 2003

71. Search - International Herald Tribune Her sister mentioned something called selective mutism, but quickly said that The diagnosis was changed to selective mutism in the fourth edition of the http://www.iht.com/articles/2005/04/13/healthscience/snmute.html

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72. On The Clinical Front Line With Selective Mutism Effective treatment for selective mutism starts with diagnostics. Selectivemutism is an anxiety disorder which evolves into a communication problem. http://www.social-anxiety.com/selfhelp-selective-mutism.html

On The Clinical Front Line With Selective Mutism 8 Critical Issues Jonathan Berent, L.C.S.W., A.C.S.W. The following are my clinical observations and opinions which are the result of work with thousands of individuals with social anxiety; many of whom had selective mutism. Effective treatment for selective mutism starts with diagnostics. It is important to know if there are any learning disabilities, generic speech problems, medical conditions, or emotional stressors present. However; to make a complex situation really simple, the reality is that if an individual (of any age) speaks at home and does not speak in general, or in specific venues outside the home selective mutism is present. Similarly, if an individual speaks to specific individuals and not to others, selective mutism is present. Neurological exams or psychological testing may be needed to determine other etiology, but are not needed to determine if selective mutism is present!

73. Selective Mutism One of the most misunderstood is “selective mutism”. Free On the ClinicalFront Line with selective mutism 8 Critical Issues Comprehensive therapy http://www.social-anxiety.com/area-selective-mutism.html

Selective Mutism Diagnosis for SM is simple. If the person, of any age, can speak normally at home, but not in other environments SM is present. Other variables such as developmental and medical issues are important to identify for effective treatment. The professional community, in general, is clueless regarding the treatment of SM. Issues regarding medication are especially confusing and complex. School personnel are often brought to their knees by the stress this problem can create in the classroom. My staff and I have treated successfully many hundreds of individuals of all ages with this problem. Your Options: Participate in our free Selective Mutism Tele-Seminar Free: "On the Clinical Front Line with Selective Mutism": 8 Critical Issues Comprehensive therapy in Great Neck, New York Parenting therapy via telephone ... Subscribe to the Tip of the Month Club Berent Associates 17 Maple Drive, Great Neck, NY 11021

74. Selective Mutism - Henry Spink Foundation selective mutism is not well understood but it is believed to be primarily abehaviour manifestation of social anxiety disorder. It typically starts. http://www.henryspink.org/selective_mutism.htm

Acupressure Acupuncture Alexander Technique Allergies ... Yoga Selective Mutism Selective Mutism Definition Selective mutism is not well understood but it is believed to be primarily a behaviour manifestation of social anxiety disorder. It typically starts before age 5 but it may not be noticed until the child starts school. According to the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders, 4th Edition (DSM-IV), the following criteria must be met for a diagnosis of selective mutism: 1. Consistent failure to speak in specific social situations (in which there is an expectation for speaking, e.g., at school) despite speaking other situations. 2. The disturbance interferes with educational or occupational achievement or with social communication. 3. The duration of the disturbance is at least 1 month (not limited to the first month of school). 4. The failure to speak is not due to a lack of knowledge of, or comfort with, the spoken language required in the social situation. 5. The disturbance is not better accounted for by a Communication Disorder (e.g., stuttering) and does not occur exclusively during the course of a Pervasive Developmental Disorder, Schizophrenia, or other Psychotic disorder. Children with selective mutism have been reported to show oppositional, stubborn, and negative personality traits and to have a history of delayed speech and language development and a high incidence of enuresis (bed-wetting), encopresis (fecal incontinence), depression and separation anxiety. Anxiety in the form of shyness, timidity, and social withdrawal has been reported as a common characteristic of children with selective mutism, and a history of social anxiety symptoms or of childhood selective mutism has been reported in parents of children with selective mutism (1) . Usually selective mutism lasts for only a few months (transient selective mutism), but sometimes it can continue for years (persistent selective mutism).

75. Selective Mutism Also called elective mutism, selective mutism is a condition in which an For example, selective mutism can often occur with students in school. http://www.lehigh.edu/projectreach/teachers/selec-mutism/selec-mut_open.htm

Selective Mutism What is selective mutism? Also called elective mutism, selective mutism is a condition in which an individual (usually a child) does not speak in one or more settings despite being expected to speak; the individual can speak and does speak in other settings. For example, selective mutism can often occur with students in school. A student may not speak in school, but will be very talkative at home with his/her parents. Why would a student be selectively mute? It is not clear why a student stops talking in some situations. Research has suggested trauma, individual or family relationships and interactions, and anxiety as possible causes. While the causes of selective mutism remain unclear, behavioral techniques have been found to be effective in helping students to speak. What can teachers do to help?

76. ► Selective Mutism - Resources A medical encycopedia article on the topic selective mutism - resources. http://www.umm.edu/ency/article/007005.htm

var MenuLinkedBy='AllWebMenus [2]', awmBN='530'; awmAltUrl=''; Disease Nutrition Surgery Symptoms ... Tests Special Topics A B C D ... P Q R S T U ... Encyclopedia (English) Toggle English Spanish Selective mutism - resources Overview Alternative Names: Resources - selective mutism Information: Selective Mutism Group Inc. Attn: Robert K. Helta 30 South J Street, 3 A Lake Worth, FL 33460 http://selectivemutism.org/ Carolyn Miller The Selective Mutism Foundation Inc. P.O. Box 13133 Sissonville, WV 25360-0133 Sue Newnan The Selective Mutism Foundation, Inc. P.O Box 4506 Sunrise, FL 33345-0632 Review Date: 3/19/2001 Reviewed By: Victoria Kennedy, R.N., adam.com editorial

77. Expert Advice: Carleton Kendrick Ed.M., LCSW I have a student with selective mutism. selective mutism is a very trickydiagnosis. Many in the psychological community believe it to be based in http://www.familyeducation.com/experts/advice/0,1183,23-924,00.html

Family Therapy Question and Answer by Carleton Kendrick Ed.M., LCSW Please Read Our Q. I am a first grade teacher. I have a student who has been diagnosed with selective mutism. He completes all of his written work in class. However, he will not read orally or speak in class. He does speak at home. I have talked to him via the telephone. Do you have any suggestions? I know he is comfortable in my class. He laughs and smiles. He will complete any given task. A. It sounds like you have already developed a good foundation with this student. He shows you he takes pleasure in your class and complies with your schoolwork requests, excluding those that involve speaking. Selective mutism is a very tricky diagnosis. Many in the psychological community believe it to be based in childhood anxieties, as opposed to a learning disability routed in delayed or "unhealthy" speech and language development. You should be working in close concert with his therapist(s) so you can best help this child in all relevant areas (emotional, social, cognitive). To give you a better understanding of this disorder, take a look at the following websites: http://www.anxietynetwork.com/spsm.html

78. Helping Your Child With Selective Mutism When requested to speak, children with selective mutism often look down, The selective mutism Service offers outpatient psychiatric consultation to http://www.newharbinger.com/productdetails.cfm?SKU=416X

79. Parents' Action For Children - Selective Mutism Selectivemutism refers to selective silence in a child who speaks freely in very......selective mutism. from NYU Child Study Center. A to Z http://www.parentsaction.org/learn/healthsafety/behaviormentalhealth/disordergui

Donate About Us Contact Us Advanced Search ... Special Needs - Browse by Age - Prenatal 0-3 yrs. 4-5 yrs. 6-12 yrs. 13+ yrs. Get Parents' Action News Enter your email address to get our free newsletter. Home Learn Behavior/Mental Health Disorder Guide Selective Mutism Selective Mutism from NYU Child Study Center Description: Selective mutism refers to selective silence in a child who speaks freely in very familiar situations. Children with selective mutism appear comfortable and talkative with close family members, but become quiet and shy whenever people other than the closest family members are present.  Some children avoid eye contact and do not communicate in any form with others.  Some refrain from the use of gestures or changes in facial expression. Although rare, selective mutism deserves careful attention because of its persistence and debilitating impact on young children.  Obviously, the condition can have dramatically negative effects on social and educational functioning.  It is important to establish that the silence is not due to lack of knowledge of the language used in the situation, and not due to other conditions such as `Communication Disorder, Psychotic Disorder, or Pervasive Developmental Disorder. Cause: At this time, researchers believe that most cases of selective mutism are due to social phobia, an anxiety disorder characterized by inhibited social actions due to fear of embarrassment or concerns that others will judge them negatively.

80. POST: Selective Mutism Post selective mutism. Posted by Shannon Panchyshyn on 4/29/05. SMCanada isholding a workshop on May selective mutism. The group intends to apply for http://teachers.net/mentors/counseling/topic2272/4.29.05.18.41.03.html

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