HOW IS SELECTIVE MUTISM DIAGNOSED ?

Speech and language evaluation

Educational history review

Parent/caregiver interview

Hearing screening

Oral-motor examnination

Educational history review

Hearing screening

Academic reports

Parent/ teacher comments

Hearing ability

Previous testing

Standardized testing

Possibility of middle ear infection

Oral-motor examination

Speech and language evaluation

Expressive language ability

Language comprehension

Coordination of muscles in lips, jaw and tongue

Strength of muscles in the lips, jaw and tongue

Verbal and nonverbal communication

Parent/caregiver interview

Any suspected problem

Environment factors

Childs symptom history

Childs amount and location of verbal expression

Family history

Speech and language development

SELECTIVE MUTISM

TREATMENT

Treating children with Selective Mutism

can be an arduous and difficult task forteachers, parents and professionals alike. It is difficult to understand the reasons why a child does not talk in the school or social settings, and frustration and desperation often follow treatment approaches.

If we can fully understand what Selective Mutism is, the etiology and most importantly the child, treatment progress should follow in a slow but steady pace. As parents, teachers and professionals setting realistic goals and applying understanding, we can help children overcome this

condition.

HOW TO GIVE TREATMENT TO THEM Play therapy approach . Allow the child to take the lead. Use Music and art for promoting

interaction and communication. Ask the parents what are the childs

favorite pastimes and activities and try toprovide them in the classroom setting.

Incorporate enhancing self-esteem activities inthe therapeutic setting.

Teach the child relaxation, breathing andpositive imagery techniques to help with

anxiety. Keep open communication with parents and

teachers to follow up treatment progress.

SCHOOL INTERVENTIONS: Make sure all adults who are involved with the

child are aware of the difficulty and mostimportantly, provide them with accurate, up

to date information about Selective Mutism.There are many professional that do not

understand what Selective Mutism is or howto deal with it.

WE MUST: Do not force the child to speak. Give opportunities for activities that do not require spoken language. Keep the focus on the child and the present moment. Remember, be creative. Allow the child to have a buddy system and participate in small group activities

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