Selective mutism is a condition in which a person can speak in some situations but not in others. For example, a child with selective mutism may speak at home but not at preschool or around strangers.

There are many valid ways to communicate, but our society tends to emphasize "mouth words," or words spoken out loud using our mouths. When someone does not communicate this way, they often face ...

Selective mutism is a rare childhood anxiety disorder in which a child experiences a trigger response and is unable to speak in certain situations or to certain people. It is not a form of shyness, ...