Meaning Selective mutism
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Selective mutism


An inability to speak in certain situations. See also apraxia, autism, mutism.
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Selective mutism


In DSM-IV-TR, an uncommon condition, generally, although not specifically, present in small children, distinguished by a chronic failure to talk in various interpersonal circumstances, despite having [..]
Source: psychologydictionary.org

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Selective Mutism (formerly known as elective mutism) is a condition where an individual doesn't speak in some situations but speaks at other times. This is most common in children starting before [..]
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Selective mutism


A communicative disorder in which a person, most often a child, who is normally capable of speech is unable to speak in given situations, or to specific people. Selective Mutism often co-exists with s [..]
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Selective mutism


(clinical psychology,special education) Inability to speak or communicate orally in certain social settings.
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