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To learn and be empathetic of their disorder is a start. If they want you to be around you will know but don't push it, be gradual and treat them the way you would want to be treated. If you develop your relationship with this individual you will find your own way to be together and get along - it will fall into place. As a mom with 3 out of 4 of my children having Selective Mutism and as someone who also has Social Anxiety Disorder I would ad that having expectations of anybody with a special need is important too. It can be challenging to balance, but without expectations people will not grow. I don't say to myself, oh my son has Selective Mutism, I don't want him to ask for his own meal at a restaurant he might be uncomfortable. Instead I warn him before we go that he will need to order for himself and I remind him to give eye contact and to talk loud enough for the waitress to hear. I help be sensitive to his anxiety, but I still encourage and expect him to function. Empathy alone will not help anybody.
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Should a 13 year old teen with selective mutism get a phone?
Yes, if the child/teen gets a phone as a gift from it's parents, the child/teen will want to keep the phone. In order to do that they will have to show the parent that a phone is right for them. Teens/children with selective mutism will want to keep it also so they might start talking in order to keep it. It also shows responsibility in the child. If the child is under 13 a phone is not a good idea.-Dr. Hubert Dimes
How many friends is healthy for a teenager?
All you need is 1 GOOD friend, but it is good to have a variety of friends for a teen
What would you say if your a teen and you like a guy that is a really good friend but your guy friend has a kid and hes only fifth-teen but you have no problem with his son?
if you have no problem with his son then go for it! Just remember that he has a responsablity with his son and he may have to put him before you.
Is it good to have a girl friend when youre a teen?
It is very good! It is part of life! And it might even make your rents mad at you! DO IT (but dont go overboard!)
Can a teen get a job as a babysitter?
Yeah of course!! You can babysit for a friend or family, and if you do a really good job, they will recommend you to more people! :)
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How old is she? A gift card to Borders or Forever21 is good for most girls teen/college age.
Where would a teen abuse alcohol?
At home, at a friend's, at parties, at college -- anyplace where alcohol can be obtained by a teen.
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Let your friend live her teen life. Teen life is about dating more then you would think. Enjoy your dating period before you get married.
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Be a good friend. Spend time with them. Lead by example. Keep open and honest communications with them.
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Miss Oregon jr Teen is Summer Aliyah Pilcher. P.S. She my friend.
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Where can you find a good teen monologue?
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