Topic: selective mutism

Is it Shyness, Social Anxiety, or Selective Mutism?

Dr. Tali Shenfield

There are multiple reasons why a child may be quieter than his (or her) peers. Due to natural variations in personality, some kids need a bit of extra time to warm up to new people and situations – a trait known as shyness. For others, social settings are a source of chronic and severe anxiety, to the point where the child ...

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