Treatment Options For Selective Mutism

Acknowledge Difficulties And Frustrations

Selective mutism impairs a child's school performance and social life. A child may be so anxious that they cannot raise their hand and say they need to go to the bathroom, leading to accidents in the classroom, which lead to embarrassment and shame, and, in turn, greater anxiety and lower self-esteem. Parents and teachers must acknowledge difficulties and frustrations for the child with selective mutism, and praise them when they make improvements, even small ones, in anxious situations. Every improvement is a major accomplishment for children with selective mutism, even attempts to communicate verbally that fall a little short.

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