From as far back as I can remember, I was always talking. I made friends everywhere, and if I met a stranger at the grocery store, they were probably going to hear all about me. Speaking came naturally to me, until I started school. Somewhere along the way, I slowly stopped speaking to people outside […]
Selective Mutism can sometimes be mistaken for Autism because they can share overlapping symptoms. What is the difference between the two conditions and can they coexist? What is Autism? Autism, also referred to as autism spectrum disorder, is a lifelong neurological and developmental condition that affects how a person interacts with and experiences the world […]
Selective Mutism may appear to seem similar as shyness. But there is a big difference between Selective Mutism and shyness. What is Shyness? Shyness is best described as a feeling of fear, or discomfort that can make a person feel uncomfortable, nervous and self conscious, etc, around people. It is seen as a an emotion, […]
Today on the blog I am sharing Antje’s story with you. She talks about her experience with Selective Mutism, and also some of the struggles that she faced while growing up. When I was a child I enjoyed being at home. I felt relaxed and free there while talking with my parents and siblings. But […]
In this blog post I’m sharing Bianca’s story with you. I am sure that many others will be able to relate to her experience. Thank you so much for sharing your story with me Bianca. SM is something that’s always been in my life. I first noticed I was different from others when I started […]
Aymie was the sweetest little girl. She had so much to share, like all the time. There were times when I had to turn off my ears to get time to think my own thoughts. She even chose to sit in the kitchen and talk to the mum when the children were over at the […]
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