Selective Mutism / Reluctant Talkers
Selective Mutism is an Anxiety Disorder that affects both children and adults. People with Selective Mutism have a fear of talking in social situations, but are able to talk easily at other times (e.g at home).
This might look like…
- Being able to talk in one place but not in all places
- Being able to talk to some people but not all people
How can I help?
Top tips
- Make sure that your child know that they do not have to talk
- Accept other ways your child shows you what they want e.g. pointing, nodding/shaking their head, looking at items
- Comment on things happening around them without placing pressure on them to respond.
More help
Information leaflets:
Selective mutism advice leaflet
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