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This infographic helps professionals understand how selective mutism can present in more or less obvious ways. High-profile cases are easier to identify, with children showing clear signs of communication anxiety such as freezing or complete silence. In contrast, low-profile presentations may involve minimal but functional speech, making the child’s difficulties harder to detect and more likely to be misunderstood or overlooked.