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, […]
One assumption surrounding Selective Mutism is that individuals with this is choosing not to speak. This of course is definitely not the case. “Children and adults who struggle with SM do not find their mutism a choice.” Back in the time Selective Mutism used to be referred to as Aphasia Voluntaria because children with this were […]
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