Selective mutism is a developmental condition that is probably an early variant of social anxiety disorder.
Selective mutism is an anxiety condition in which a person who is ordinarily capable of speaking becomes unable to speak when exposed to particular events, locations, or individuals, one or more of which act as triggers. The freeze response is to blame for this. Selective mutism is frequently associated with social anxiety disorder. Selective mutism causes people to remain silent even when the repercussions of their silence include embarrassment, social ostracism, or punishment. Children and adults with selective mutism are fully capable of speaking and language comprehension but are unable to communicate in specific contexts where communication is required of them. Others may see the behavior as shyness or rudeness.
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