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5 Common Myths About Selective Mutism

Myth #1: Selective mutism is caused by trauma, mistreatment, or bad parenting. Selective mutsim (SM) is an anxiety disorder, but many people confuse it with traumatic mutism - a condition in which a person suddenly becomes mute in all settings after a traumatic experience. The rate of trauma in kids with selective mutism is the… Continue reading 5 Common Myths About Selective Mutism