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Often described as "social phobia's cousin" and misdiagnosed as autism, selective mutism is a debilitating fear of speaking in some situations experienced by some children. The disorder usually presents in children before the age of five, but it may not be recognized until the child starts school. When requested to speak, children with selective mutism often look down, blush, or otherwise express anxiety that disrupts their engagement with people and activities. Selective mutism is related to social anxiety and social phobia, and more than 90 percent of children with selective mutism also manifest symptoms of one of these problems.
This book is the first available for parents of children with selective mutism. It offers a broad overview of the condition and reviews the diagnostic criteria for the disorder. The book details a plan you can use to coordinate professional treatment of your child's disorder. It also explains the steps you can take on your own to encourage your child to speak comfortably in school and in his or her peer group. All of the book's strategies employ a gradual, "stepladder" approach. The techniques gently encourage children to speak more, while at the same time helping them feel safe and supported.
Angela E. McHolm, Ph.D., is director of the Selective Mutism Service at McMaster Children's Hospital in Hamilton, ON. The Selective Mutism Service offers outpatient psychiatric consultation to families and professionals such as school personnel, speech and language pathologists, and mental health clinicians who support children with selective mutism. She is assistant professor in the Department of Psychiatry and Behavioural Neurosciences in the Faculty of Health Sciences at McMaster University in Hamilton, ON.
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"Some good information here, but pretty narrow view: limited theory, and limited perspective on how to deal with selective mustism"
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Helping Your Child with Selective Mutism Practical Steps to Overcome a Fear of Speaking PhD Angela E McHolm PhD Charles E Cunningham Melanie K Vanier 9781572244160 Books Reviews
- This is an excellent book. My grand daughter has selective mutism. This book helped me to understand
that selective mutism is caused by anxiety in the young child ; and to be aware of what is happening to her when she cannot speak out. It also explains how to help the child.
Thank you Angela McHolm for this insightful book. - very helpful
- Some good information here, but pretty narrow view limited theory, and limited perspective on how to deal with selective mustism
- you don't need a clinical degree to follow this book. good background info and tips for teachers, therapists and parents. i'm a therapist and i recommend it. every parent of a kid with SM should read a book on SM. this is a very good one.
- I turned to this book at a very difficult time in my life. I found answers in this book that covered many questions that I had about selective mutism. Good luck to you if you have a child that is suffering with SM.
- Very Very helpful information
- This is a great book, which I would highly recommend. I would also recomend purchasing "Maya's Voice" for your child. These two books are a great combo.
- Love loved the product!! So happy with it. Thanks!
