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Mutism cannot be prevented because the cause is not known. However, family conflict or problems at school contribute to the seriousness of the symptoms.
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What is the prognosis for mutism?
The prognosis for mutism is good. Sometimes it disappears suddenly on its own.
What are some reasons for selective mutism?
i have selective mutism myself and there is really no cause for it other then you have it in your genetics
How is mutism diagnosed?
The diagnosis of mutism is fairly easy to make because the signs amd symptoms are clear-cut and easily observable.
What are some facts about selective mutism?
Selective mutism is when someone talks in some situations, such as at home or with their best friends, but can't talk in others, like at school, due to anxiety. You can get more information on wikipedia's selective mutism article and at selective mutism.com. Hope this helps!
What has the author Katharine Jay Bacon written?
Katharine Jay Bacon has written: 'Finn' -- subject(s): Cocaine, Elective Mutism, Fiction, Grief, Mutism, Elective
Where can one learn about selective mutism?
The most reliable place to learn about selective mutism is from a local doctor or medical specialist, due to the range of possibilities associated with that disorder.
What has the author N H Hadley written?
N. H. Hadley has written: 'Fingernail biting' -- subject(s): Behavior modification, Nail biting, Nail-biting, Therapy 'Elective mutism' -- subject(s): Elective Mutism, In infancy & childhood, Methods, Mutism, Psychology, Psychotherapy, Social Environment, Therapy
How do you be in a relationship with a person with selective mutism?
Selective mutism is basically social anxiety. After you get past the first few stages of meeting someone, in any relationship, they open up to you fully. Same with someone with selective mutism. So being in a relationship with someone like that isn't hard after you get past their shell! They will only be like that with others, therefore, nothing from there should affect you being in a relationship with them.
How common is mutism?
It is estimated that one in every 1,000 school-age children are affected.
Do some people with Aspergers Syndrome have selective mutism?
I have aspergers and find myself a chatterbox to a friend and rather silent to my mother. IDK :p She gets annoyed though but what can i say? People with aspergers may or may not experience selected mutism.
Why is the TV show The Big Bang Theory's Raj shy around women?
He has selective mutism.
You have selective mutism everyone makes fun of you what do you do?
I don't like to hear about people making fun of someone that is selectively mute. The main problem is that there just is enough awareness about selective mutism and the anxiety that causes it! It is unfortunate, but there will always be people that feel it necessary to make fun of others especially when they don't understand something. The best advice I can give is to concentrate on coping with your anxiety to help you overcome your selective mutism. You can't change the people with the small minds. My advice is to see a Psychologist that is experienced in the filed of selective mutism. If you are in School, perhaps the Psychologist can meet with a Parent and School staff to develop a strategy to help you. Last but not least, consider medication to reduce the anxiety that you feel. You may not be able to change the people around you, but you can certainly work on beating the anxiety which is at the root of your selective mutism.
