Selective mutism is the hesitance of an individual to interact with someone whom they have not met in a while. It is an anxiety disorder which starts in early childhood and may become persistent if left untreated.
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Why is my child not talking to others outside the house?
Query: Hello doctor,I am concerned about my only daughter whose age is 3.5 years. She is going to preschool for the past year now. She is well in her studies. She is a very mischievous and lively chatterbox in our home. But she cannot mingle with outside society. She is reserved in her school. She does not... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. From your description, it looks like your daughter is socially anxious and presenting with a mild form of selective mutism. Sometimes, they will be completely not able to speak to anyone in a social setting. Mostly they will be able to speak or whisper to some fa... Read Full »