21. Welcome To The Selective Mutism Foundation This website is presented to broaden public awareness and understanding of selective mutism (SM). selective mutism (SM) is a childhood http://www.selectivemutismfoundation.org/

Welcome to the An ethical, non-profit, public service organization since 1991 This website is presented to broaden public awareness and understanding of Selective Mutism (SM). Selective Mutism (SM) is a childhood anxiety disorder with a persistent FAILURE (not refusal) TO SPEAK in select social settings. We have a list of hundreds of families available that have consented to participate in media presentations and/or newspapers stories. Selective Mutism Foundation selective mutism elective mutism Selective Mutism Foundation selective mutism elective mutism May 24, 2003 "I just wanted to say this is a great website. I have two daughters with SM, an 8 year old (also ADHD) who has almost overcome her mutism and also a 10 year old who still struggles with SM as well as panic disorder and separation anxiety. It is amazing to have two daughters with SM and at one point both were mute in school. One is overcoming it, but one still struggles. The older daughter has had much more therapy and even medication. They do go to therapy with a wonderful psychologist who has done a great job with the girls. Thank you for all the great work you do in helping to educate others about SM."

22. Welcome To The Selective Mutism Foundation selective mutism FOUNDATION, INC. CoFounders Co-Directors Carolyn Miller selective mutism Foundation, Inc. PO Box 13133 Sissonville , WV 25360. http://www.selectivemutismfoundation.org/founders.shtml

SELECTIVE MUTISM FOUNDATION, INC. An ethical non-profit, public service organization We are not affiliated with any other organization or website. Co-Directors: Carolyn Miller Selective Mutism Foundation, Inc. P. O. Box Sissonv ille WV Sue Newman Selective Mutism Foundation, Inc. P. O. Box Port St Lucie, FL 34988-1253 History of the Foundation: Both Sue Newman and Carolyn Miller are parents of children who struggled with Selective Mutism. They learned of each other through Mrs. Miller’s search in April 1991 for other families having a selectively mute child via a printed notice in a national magazine. Due to the geographical distance between them, the Foundation was created through the telephone and mail efforts. Both women devoted untiring efforts toward establishment of the first and only charitable, unconditional non-profit organization dedicated to provide education, support and research in this area. Through their efforts they accomplished a small miracle.

23. EMedicine - Anxiety Disorder: Social Phobia And Selective Mutism : Article By Be Anxiety Disorder Social Phobia and selective mutism Social phobia (social anxiety disorder) is the third most common mental health disorder after major http://www.emedicine.com/ped/topic2660.htm

(advertisement) Home Specialties Resource Centers CME ... Patient Education Articles Images CME Patient Education Advanced Search Consumer Health Link to this site Back to: eMedicine Specialties Pediatrics Anxiety Disorder: Social Phobia and Selective Mutism Last Updated: April 2, 2004 Rate this Article Email to a Colleague Synonyms and related keywords: elective mutism, excessive shyness, extreme shyness, social anxiety disorder, panic attack, anxiety reaction, social fear, performance fear, performance anxiety, agoraphobia, mental health disorder, caffeinism AUTHOR INFORMATION Section 1 of 10 Author Information Introduction Clinical Differentials ... Bibliography Author: Bettina E Bernstein, DO , Consulting Staff, Department of Child Psychiatry, Children's Hospital of Philadelphia Bettina E Bernstein, DO, is a member of the following medical societies: American Academy of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry Editor(s): Chet Johnson, MD , Medical Director, Child Development Unit, Professor, Department of Pediatrics, University of Kansas Medical Center; Robert Konop, PharmD

24. Selective Mutism / Family Village Library selective mutism. selective mutism Foundation c/o Carolyn Miller PO Box 13133 Sissonville , WV 253600133 Web http//www.selectivemutismfoundation.org/. http://www.familyvillage.wisc.edu/lib_selmutism.htm

Selective Mutism Who to Contact Where to Go to Chat with Others Learn More About It Web Sites ... Search Google for "Selective Mutism" Who to Contact Selective Mutism Foundation c/o Carolyn Miller P. O. Box 13133 Sissonville , WV 25360-0133 Web: http://www.selectivemutismfoundation.org/ Our mission is to promote further research, advocacy, social acceptance, and the understanding of SM as a debilitating disorder. Where to Go to Chat with Others Selectivemutism This is a list for people dealing with selective mutism in their lives to discuss ALL aspects of the disorder. Selective Mutism Support Group Welcome to this group for parents, teachers and friends of children with Selective Mutism. This is a place to share ideas, support others and make friends who understand what you are going through. We promise to send e-mails containing words of love,kindness and compassion to each other and without the use of rudeness, racism, or blame. Learn More About It Selective Mutism in Children From the Anxiety Network Selective Mutism: Understanding Silent Children From Dr. Reiner Bahr

25. Selective Mutism selective mutism. Other Problems. A number of different psychological personality features have been associated with selective mutism. http://open-mind.org/SP/Articles/4h.htm

Homeopathic Products Message Board Chat Room Quotes on Fear, ... Hammocks Selective Mutism Selective, or elective, mutism is a disorder of childhood that is characterized by the total lack of speech in at least one situation, despite the ability to speak in other settings. It is usually first noticed when the child enters school. Specific features of this disorder are described in the as follows: There is a persistent lack of speech in some places (e.g., school) but not in others (e.g., home). The child's difficulties with communication make it difficult to form relationships. The behavior persists for at least 1 month. The disturbance cannot be accounted for by a communication disorder (e.g., stuttering) or a pervasive developmental disorder (e.g., autism, schizophrenia). Other Problems Assessment parental interview , as most children who are selectively mute will not talk to the clinician. This interview seeks information on: the child's symptom history , especially focusing on the onset of the behaviors. For example, if the behavior began abruptly after trauma to the head, the injury may be the underlying cause for the cessation of speech rather than selective mutism. the other possible problems (e.g., schizophrenia, autism, pervasive developmental disorder) that could be causing the behaviors.

26. Selective Mutism selective mutism. Is a rare condition occurring in childhood. Most children who experience selective mutism function normally in other areas of their lives. http://www.psychnet-uk.com/dsm_iv/selective_mutism.htm

27. MedlinePlus Medical Encyclopedia: Selective Mutism selective mutism. Most experts believe that there are environmental, biological, interpersonal, and anxietyrelated factors which cause selective mutism. http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/ency/article/001546.htm

@import url(http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/images/advanced.css); Skip navigation Medical Encyclopedia Other encyclopedia topics: A-Ag Ah-Ap Aq-Az B-Bk ... Z Selective mutism Contents of this page: Definition Causes, incidence, and risk factors Symptoms Signs and tests ... Calling your health care provider Definition Selective mutism is a condition occurring in childhood in which a child who is fluent with language frequently fails to speak in certain situations where language is expected. It typically occurs in school or social settings. This pattern of mutism must be observed for at least one month. The first month of school is not included as excessive shyness is commonly observed during this period. Parents often think that the child is refusing to speak, but usually the child is truly unable to speak in particular settings. Causes, incidence, and risk factors Most experts believe that there are environmental, biological, interpersonal, and anxiety-related factors which cause selective mutism. Most children with this condition have some form of extreme social phobia. Some affected children have a family history of selective mutism, extreme shyness, or anxiety disorders that may increase their risk for similar problems. This condition is most common amongst young children (usually before the age of 5).

28. MedlinePlus Medical Encyclopedia: Selective Mutism - Resources selective mutism resources. Alternative names. Resources - selective mutism Information Return to top. selective mutism Group - Childhood http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/ency/article/007005.htm

@import url(http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/images/advanced.css); Skip navigation Medical Encyclopedia Other encyclopedia topics: A-Ag Ah-Ap Aq-Az B-Bk ... Z Selective mutism - resources Contents of this page: Alternative names Information Alternative names Resources - selective mutism Information Return to top Selective Mutism Group - Childhood Anxiety Network Robert K. Helta 30 South J Street, 3 A Lake Worth, FL 33460 The Selective Mutism Foundation Carolyn Miller P.O. Box 13133 Sissonville, WV 25360-0133 The Selective Mutism Foundation Sue Newman P.O Box 4506 Sunrise, FL 33345-0632 Update Date: 5/8/2003 Updated by: Elizabeth Hait, M.D., Department of Pediatrics, Rainbow Babies and Children's Hospital, Case Western Reserve University, Cleveland, OH. Review provided by VeriMed Healthcare Network. Health Topics Drug Information Encyclopedia Dictionary ... National Institutes of Health Page last updated: 11 May 2004

29. The Quiet Room: Selective Mutism In The Community Read about selective mutism. selective mutism in the world wide community. Looking at the literature on selective mutism. How to participate in ongoing research. http://www.homestead.com/quietroom/

A brand new updated site is available here New stuff Looking for updates on the site? Look no further. Click on the logo below: Institute of Mental Health Hospital for Sick Children Having trouble getting to the Clinic? Look for the map below: Map to the Hospital for Sick Children, Toronto Map to the Child Guidance Clinic , Singapore Contact Link Connect Read ... Research Designed and maintained by Dr Daniel Fung 2001. Dr Daniel Fung is a child psychiatrist from Singapore. Find out more about him by clicking on the pic or here A group of parents in Canada who have children with selective mutism have got together and started this support/self help group. We meet every last Tuesday of the month. Our meetings are usually at 6-8 pm and will be at the Hospital for Sick Children, Toronto. Please email Lin Gorenkoff for details of the meeting and to get in touch with us! Go to the SMG Link for more information. If you are in Singapore and have a child with selective mutism and want to start a group, email me and I can help get you started. Selective Mutism is an uncommon problem in which children who are able to speak in some situations (like at home) become mute in other situations (like in school). These children are not defiant or oppositional, they need help, not punishment. This is a page devoted to helping parents find resources and help for their children who are selectively mute. The resources presented are intended as part of a treatment programme being developed at the Hospital for Sick Children (HSC), Toronto.

30. Read About Selective Mutism What happens to children with selective mutism. How does one identify selective mutism? Other conditions that may be mistaken for selective mutism? http://www.homestead.com/quietroom/Read.html

Javascript is either disabled or not supported by this browser. This page may not appear properly. How to assess children having Selective Mutism Return to top. What causes Selective Mutism Return to top. ... Norway as well. I believe that selective mutism is indeed a heterogenous condition with several possible causes. To use an analogy, we can view it like an ant studying the elephant, it depends on where you are (and how you are looking at selective mutism). The main causes of selective mutism are listed below: - The child's innate temperament - The family interactions may play a role in some children - The developmental difficulties the child has, particularly in language development - The anxiety, particularly social anxiety the child has What can parents do if they have a child who is selectively mute? Step 1: Make sure that the problem is identified. Your child is not just shy. If your child's teacher is worried, you should be too. Step 2: Get a professional assessment. A complete assessment includes language assessment, psychoeducational assessment, Behaviour analysis of the child at home(with the family), in school (with teachers) and by observing the child. Often a referral to a speech language pathologist, a psychologist or a psychiatrist is necessary. Read about guidelines for schools: In UK In Ontario Step 3: Identify resources. Find out what kind of help is available at the school and community level. Approach private services if necessary.

31. Pediatric Advisor 2003.2: Fear Of Talking (Selective Mutism) Index. Fear of Talking (selective mutism). What is selective mutism? It used to be called elective mutism. What are the characteristics of selective mutism? http://www.med.umich.edu/1libr/pa/pa_selmutis_hhg.htm

Pediatric Health Topics All Health Topics Mott Children's Hospital Pediatric Services ... Find a UMHS Doctor Search Pediatric Topics Search All Topics This information is approved and/or reviewed by U-M Health System providers but it is not a tool for self-diagnosis or a substitute for medical treatment. You should speak to your physician or make an appointment to be seen if you have questions or concerns about this information or your medical condition. Index Fear of Talking (Selective Mutism) What is selective mutism? The most common feature of selective mutism is when your child does not speak in social situations, including school, even though he can speak and understand spoken language. It used to be called elective mutism. What are the characteristics of selective mutism? You may notice your child is overly shy when she enters preschool or kindergarten and seems unable to talk to others in the new class. You may have noticed that your child had a limited group of people she spoke to before starting school. Then, after your child is in school for several months, you find out that your child is not talking there. Some characteristics of selective mutism are: Continues to not speak in social situations where talking is expected (such as school, Sunday school, play groups, around parents' friends), even though the child can speak in other situations (such as to family members).

32. Anxiety - Selective Mutism home mental health disorders anxiety selective mutism selective mutism. Information • Diagnosis • Treatment • Prevention. http://www.healthcyclopedia.com/mental-health/disorders/anxiety/selective-mutism

Home Health cyclopedia All Topics by Category The Good Health Search Engine Health Conditions A-Z Gurus ... anxiety > selective mutism Anxiety - Selective Mutism Information / Diagnosis / Treatment / Prevention External links (marked with an arrow ) open in a new window. This site is a web directory and does not offer medical advice. We cannot take responsibility for information found on listed sites. This Page Health News Web Directory: Health News: Search millions of published articles for news on Anxiety - Selective Mutism Modern Medicine Aging The Ardell Wellness Report HealthFacts Medical Post Medical Update Men's Health and the National Women's Health Report Note: Subscription required to access the full text of articles. Web Directory: Selective Mutism Foundation Official Information about this childhood anxiety disorder and the foundation itself. Includes resources, research and a list of healthcare providers. Selective Mutism Group Inc The Quiet Room An informational resource for parents and professionals dealing with children with the disorder. The Silence Within A teacher and parent resource for strategies to use with shy children and those with selective mutism.

33. What Is Social Phobia? Social Phobia s nasty cousin selective mutism. When It is important to make sure that selective mutism is not misdiagnosed. In http://www.klis.com/chandler/pamphlet/socphob/part1.htm

What is social Phobia? Table Of Contents This is one of the most common psychiatric illnesses. Up to 14% of adults have this. About .1% of children have this disorder or one in a thousand. ( The official criteria for it are as follows: A. A marked and persistent fear of one or more social or performance situations in which the person is exposed to unfamiliar people or to possible scrutiny by others. The individual fears the he or she will act in a way (or show anxiety symptoms) that will be humiliating or embarrassing. B. Exposure to the feared social situation almost invariably provokes anxiety, which may take the form of panic, crying, tantrums, freezing, or shrinking from social situations with unfamiliar people. C. If they are an adult or teenager, the person realizes that the fear is excessive or unreasonable. D. The feared social or performance situations are avoided or else endured with intense anxiety or distress. E. The avoidance, anxious anticipation, or distress in the feared social or performance situations interferes significantly with the person's routine, academic functioning, or social activities. A through E must be present.

34. Berkeley Parents Network: Advice About Selective Mutism Berkeley Parents Network Advice Health, Medical Dental Advice about selective mutism. How we successfully treated our daughter s selective mutism. http://parents.berkeley.edu/advice/health/selectivemutism.html

Berkeley Parents Network Home Subscribe Post Reviews ... Search Advice about Selective Mutism Berkeley Parents Network Advice > Advice about Selective Mutism Day camp for extremely shy 9 year old (March 2004) How we successfully treated our daughter's selective mutism (Aug 2003) How has your Selectively Mute child fared in public school? (Feb 2003) My 3-yr-old only talks to family (Nov 2002) Extremely shy 9 year old (Sep 2002) Shyness School for 3rd grader with Selective Mutism (Dec 2002) How we successfully treated our daughter's selective mutism August 2003 Re: Social phobia: selective mutism. There were a few times when I saw postings from the parents of the children who have Selective mutism, and finally decided to share my experience with this disorder. My daughter was diagnosed with it after she didn't speak in her preschool for 1 1/2 years, and after she stopped speaking even to her grandparents (with whom she spoke before). When she was 4 1/2 she spoke only with her parents, and only if there was nobody around. That is when we realized that she is not just shy and quiet, but there is something else going on. So I called behavioral therapy in Kaiser, got appointment right away, and my daughter got a diagnose Selective Mutism. To tell the truth I was shocked that my little beatifull daughter was diagnosed with a disorder from psychiatric text book. Now I understand that we were very lucky to know it when she was so young and didn't start school yet. Later you start harder it is to help the child.

35. Berkeley Parents Network: Schools & Preschools For Special Needs Kids Good luck. Berkeley Mom of Two Active Boys. School for 3rd grader with selective mutism. See also Advice about selective mutism December 2002. http://parents.berkeley.edu/recommend/schools/ld_schools.html

Berkeley Parents Network Home Subscribe Post Reviews ... K-12 Schools Questions: Best school district for special ed? Preschool for Child with Autism Spectrum Disorder School for autistic/aspergers 3 year old School for Teen with Learning Disability ... Private School for ADHD kids Reviews of individual schools: Arrowsmith Academy high school A Better Chance School "spectrum" kids Midpeninsula High School Palo Alto Orinda Academy Orion Academy high school Raskob Institute middle school The Springstone School middle school More reviews: Boarding Schools Related pages: ADHD Resources and Advice Autism Asperger's Syndrome Dyslexia ... Selective Mutism Best school district for special ed? Feb. 2004 My husband and I are committed to sending our little boy to public school, andlike most parentswe want ''the best'' school district for him. The only twist is, our son receives special-ed services from OUSD. Are there any special needs parents out there who moved away from Oakland because they wanted a SELPA with a fatter budget? Or more experienced therapists? Sweeter facilities? Mainstreaming with extreme sensitivity and support? If so, how is it working out for you? We'd consider any area, from the Peninsula to Marin to east Contra Costa county. Thanks, Mom of Soon-to-be Kindergartner I would suggest that you contact a support group for the type of disability your child has. Family Resource Network, an offshoot of Bananas, has an office and newsletter that can connect you with other parents dealing with the same issues. Their phone number is (510) 547-7322. I have a 13-year old son with Asperger's syndrome and I gave up on public education 4 years ago. However, every disability is different just as every child is different and you have to do what you feel is right for your child. Good luck. Nancy

36. Selective Mutism Review The Child Advocate. selective mutism. selective mutism. Psychiatric characteristics of children with selective mutism a pilot study. see comments. http://www.childadvocate.net/selective_mutism_review.htm

The Child Advocate Selective Mutism Home What'sNew Subjects Contents Feedback Search Selective Mutism (Previously called elective mutism in the DSM-III) Contributed by Lori Bini , Penn State College of Medicine Selective Mutism (SM) –The name was changed to indicate that the children chose not to speak is select situations, rather than an oppositional behavior where the child refused to speak. Diagnosis A) Persistent failure to speak in certain situations when speaking is expected (often at school), while speaking fluently in other situations (often at home and in familiar places) (rare instances exist where the child is mute at home but talks in school) B) Interferes with educational or occupational achievement or with social communication C) Lasts at least 1 month (not limited to the first month of school) D) Failure to speak is not due to a lack of knowledge of or comfort with the spoken language E) Does not meet the criteria for a communication disorder such as stuttering, and mutism does not occur exclusively during the course of Pervasive Developmental Disorder, schizophrenia or other psychotic disorder Note: The presence of symptoms of social anxiety and avoidance such as excessive shyness, social isolation, withdrawal and school refusal are no longer considered symptoms of both social phobia and selective mutism (as indicated by the DSM III). Although these symptoms are commonly found among children with selective mutism, their presence should indicate the presence of an additional social phobia

37. Selective Mutism Or An Annoying Teen? selective mutism. by Barb Durso, MD. What is not going on is selective mutism, which is a condition marked by refusing to speak in certain situations. http://www.keepkidshealthy.com/development/selective_mutism.html

Bookstore Site Map Contact Us Help ... What's New? Search this site: Advanced Search Free Newsletters Main Menu Useful Tools Index of Topics Pediatric Problems New! Parenting Tips Symptom Guide Nutrition Immunizations ... Web Links Online Resources What's New Reviews New! Growth Charts Online Forums Vaccine Schedule Baby Names Guide ... Product Recalls New! Pediatric News Height Calculator Newsletters: Subscribe to get free news, tips and updates. Recommend Us tell a friend about us or email this page to a friend puberty Your Child's Development : January 2002 Selective Mutism by Barb Durso, MD Q. A. Teenagers can be very trying! Developmentally, most teenagers are in middle adolescence about the age of 14, and this is when trying on new identities and behaviors really starts to show. What is not going on is selective mutism The other thing you can bet is that there is not some disease of his larynx (voice box), since he is able to generate a laugh when it suits him. All of this leads to adolescence. How do parents tell troublesome behaviors from just annoying behaviors? Look for red flags - falling grades, withdrawing from previously enjoyed activities (e.g., band, soccer, etc), lack of friendships, not adhering to previously agreed upon rules such as curfews. If these things seem to be in order, then do your level best to ignore the mutism. Previous Columns by Dr. Durso

38. The Disabling Effects Of Selective Mutism The Disabling Effects of selective mutism. Other suggested causes of selective mutism have been speculated upon, however, little research has been instated. http://serendip.brynmawr.edu/bb/neuro/neuro03/web2/ewagner.html

This paper was written by a student in a course at Bryn Mawr College, and reflects that student's research and thoughts at the time the paper was written. Like other things on Serendip , the paper is not intended to be "authoritative" but is instead provided to encourage others to themselves learn about and think through subjects of interest, and, by providing relevant web links, to serve as a "window" to help them do so. Web links were active as of the time the paper was posted but are not updated. Biology 202 2003 Second Web Paper On Serendip The Disabling Effects of Selective Mutism Ellinor Wagner Among the vast range of anxiety induced disorders that exist, Selective Mutism may be the most disabling to its victims. It has been estimated that approximately one in a thousand children suffer from this presumed psychiatric ailment wherein the ability to speak is limited to the household or other areas of comfort. Public places and schools elicit so much anxiety within these children that their natural capacity to speak is suppressed. Once a child under five years of age exhibits the behavior described, for over a month, and without having other speech impeding barriers affecting them such as autism or a second language, he or she will most likely be diagnosed with selective mutism. Doctors, for the most part, lean towards medication for those afflicted with selective mutism; however, other methods are practiced as well.

39. Seven Critical Clinical Issues: Selective Mutism Seven Critical Clinical Issues selective mutism. selective mutism is often misdiagnosed as a speech disorder. The condition gets worse with time. http://www.social-anxiety.com/selective_mutism.html

Seven Critical Clinical Issues: Selective Mutism The following key points are observations, which are the result of my staff and I working with hundreds of individuals of all ages with selective mutism. As a parent, your understanding of these issues are critical for your success in parenting the selectively mute child. The condition gets worse with time. The biggest mistake is to believe that the child will grow out of the problem. We have worked with many adolescents and adults who are crippled by selective mutism. The earlier there is productive intervention the better the possibility of a resolution to the problem. Corrective parenting is the key to success!! There is a right way and a wrong way to use medicine. Our objective is to not use it; however, when there is paralysis after a certain amount of time medicine is integrated only after certain treatment objectives have been met. Indiscriminate, non-directed use of medicine, causes problems. Schools vary in their attitude and participation in the treatment loop. Most school professionals (school psychologists, guidance counselors, teachers) have no idea how to treat the problem. This clinical confusion also applies to the medical and psychotherapy professions in general. Your most valuable asset in life is time. Make it work for you. Be proactive. Get the information you need. Take action now! 800-248-2034

40. AllRefer Health - Selective Mutism selective mutism information center covers causes, prevention, symptoms, diagnosis, treatment, incidence, risk factors, signs, tests, support groups http://health.allrefer.com/health/selective-mutism-info.html

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