Selective mutism
Selective mutism is used as a term to describe children and young people who are able to talk comfortably to some people, such as family members and close friends, but are silent or unable to talk freely when other people are present.
Kent Community Health NHS Foundation Trust have developed a comprehensive training package with more information about selective mutism.
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Selective mutism or Autism?
It is often tricky to work out if your autistic child may also have selective mutism. Sometimes children with selective mutism display autistic traits. For information, please download our handout here: Is it Selective Mutism or autism?
Stages of confident speaking
This programme aids building confidence when talking to a significant adult for a child who is presenting as a reluctant talker or someone who has selective mutism.
This programme is for children aged 7 and under only.