Breaking the Silence in Selective Mutism
Posted on August 2, 2012
As a parent, you know how important it is to communicate with your child. So what would you do if your son or daughter stopped speaking? For parents with a child who has selective mutism, answering this question is critical. Treatment by a healthcare specialist may be needed to restore the child to a healthy, well-adjusted state.
Filed Under: Child Anxiety and Panic Attacks, Other Childhood Anxiety Disorders, Parenting Anxious Children, School Anxiety and School Refusal, Selective Mutism, Separation Anxiety, Social Anxiety Tagged With: Research, selective mutism, therapy and treatment
Selective Mutism: Causes, Symptoms, and Treatment
Posted on August 2, 2012
Some adults don't understand why children will refuse to speak. In certain cases, this refusal is a sign of a condition that's known as Selective Mutism. Selective mutism may require professional treatment to prevent problems in your child's development. Read to get a better understanding of selective mutism in children.
Filed Under: Other Childhood Anxiety Disorders, Parenting Anxious Children, Selective Mutism, Separation Anxiety, Social Anxiety Tagged With: selective mutism
How Anxiety Disorders Are Detected in Children
Posted on August 2, 2012
It's normal for children to be afraid of something, but having an anxiety disorder is much more serious. Anxiety disorders can cause very high levels of stress in children. This amount of stress during development is unhealthy and can affect a child for years to come. Read more to learn about how health experts check for anxiety problems in children.
Filed Under: Child Anxiety and Panic Attacks, Child Phobias, Other Childhood Anxiety Disorders, Parenting Anxious Children, School Anxiety and School Refusal, Separation Anxiety, Social Anxiety Tagged With: child anxiety, phobias, Research
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