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I chose the topic selective mutism out of the curiosity I had after Miss. S gave a personal example of a child she worked with. This intrigued me to understand what really is happening (especially because I am a chatter box). I learned that this condition is not something to do with shyness but rather anxiety. I found it very interesting that with the help of the community we can take a child with selective mutism and through therapy, get them to feel comfortable and speak in a public setting!

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This group of girls were on the World of Dance competition. One of the girls had selective mutism. With the strength and help from her family and friends she was brave to go say hi to J Lo.

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Naia says hi to J-Lo (World of Dance - The Crazy 8s)

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This interview goes over what SM is and gave the example about this little girl Sue. And they went over how she is a cheery girl but in a public setting she was frozen and mute. Over the video it goes over the importance of therapy and how the parents and community is heavily involved in the process.

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Intensive Intervention for Selective Mutism

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Intensive Intervention for Selective Mutism

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Dr. melissa Ortega is apart of ChildInstitute where they go and work with children for a few days. During this process they of around four days children with the disorder can go from silent all around to being talkative in the community. All this comes from strategies learned from the group.

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Intensive Intervention for Selective Mutism: How It Works and Why It Matters

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This is about a child name Madeline and Robert and their journey with selective mutism. Both are social and talkative at home but when they gets to school they become quiet and can not speak.

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Help Me To Speak - Selective Mutism Part 1/4

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Selective Mutism with Dr. Lynn Lunceford

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Selective Mutism with Dr. Lynn Lunceford

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This video goes over the fight and flight response that these children have. The treatment is to help them grow one step at a time in the hard situation through the Social communication therapy.

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Selective Mutism with Dr. Lynn Lunceford

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Child Mind Institute Stories: Lily by Child Mind Institute

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Child Mind Institute Stories: Lily by Child Mind Institute

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This is a video about another family and their journey. Their child Lily has selective mutism and the parents didn't even know until she went to school. This disorder can be worked on and can result in the child taking the next steps and socializing.

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Understanding and Managing Selective Mutism

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Understanding and Managing Selective Mutism

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This is about parents watching their son who was all loud at home but then silent out in the open. It took time for them to figure this out because it is so easily to pin point it as shyness.  The children get stuck and anxious but is even harder for adults around them to notice. Once adults or people around them also get uncomfortable a reaction is to ask more questions which can be more harmful. With parents who will then answer for him ends the moment but creates a cycle that needs to be broken. In this video we learn how the parents handle the situation. Forced choice questions and open ended questions are two different strategies that can be implied into the situation.

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Understanding and Managing Selective Mutism

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How Shy is too Shy? Identifying Selective Mutism

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How Shy is too Shy? Identifying Selective Mutism

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This video goes into how children with shyness can get warmed up and will get out there to interact. However, patients with selective mutism can not speak in a situation as well as a behavior change like freezing. The bright side to this is that these disorders can get better.

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How Shy Is Too Shy? Identifying Selective Mutism and Social Anxiety

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Start this video at 5:15 and end at 21. This goes over what Selective mutism is, facts about it, and this video goes over myths that get generalized with this. Including, that this disorder is about anxiety and not because of a trauma. Another fact that is interesting is that the older the child gets, the harder it is to overcome the disorder. The video also goes over the importance of getting the right help to make a difference.

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What to Do If Your Child Won't Talk: How Kids Can Overcome Selective Mutism

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This video is an overview covering what Selective Mutism is and how children can find help. It is important to know that this is a anxiety disorder that is not a chosen shyness. The child is unable to talk or ask for help in a situation. Rachel Busman (the speaker) covers how children can miss milestones with this disorder. With all of this being said there is ways to help and the goal is all about teaching kids "brave talk". With the support of others we can get these children back on their feet and interacting with classmates.

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What is Selective Mutism? Basics, Misconceptions, and Treatment Information