Selective Mutism
Selective mutism is a condition in which a person, almost always a child, is able to speak normally in certain settings but is unable to do so in specific social situations, such as at school. It is not due to a lack of language but to marked anxiety.
How it shows up: constant silence in front of certain people or places, while communication flows normally at home or with trusted people.
Associated factors: it is usually linked to anxiety, intense shyness, and temperament traits.
The child psychiatrist and the psychologist are the professionals who evaluate and support this condition. If a child persistently stops speaking in certain contexts, seeking early professional guidance can make a difference.
Data on 52 doctors who treat selective mutism
Specialties that treat selective mutism
Treatment by city
Doctors specialized in selective mutism
Dr. Iraís Díaz Báez
Dr. Shelly Márquez
Dra. Blanca Margarita Moreno Ramírez
Dra. Brenda Magdalena Rodríguez Muñoz
Dr. Irving Granados Velázquez
Dr. Lesbros Pablo Huelsz
Dra. Gabriela Osio Morales
Dra. Alejandrina Inés Nogales Imaca
Dra. Alejandrina Inés Nogales Imaca
Dr. Felix Velasco Alva
Dr. Felix Velasco Alva
Dra. La Luz Beltran Herrera Ma De
Dr. María Beatriz Quintanilla Madero
Dra. Josefina Maldonado Lozano
Dra. Monica Claudia Luna Pineda
Dr. Enrique Rafael Suárez Álvarez
Dra. Esperanza Olivas Elias
Dra. Martha Alicia Luna Chavez
Dr. Tadeo Javier Meza Quintero
Dra. Tania Rey
Frequently asked questions
What is selective mutism?
Selective mutism is a condition in which a person, almost always a child, is able to speak normally in certain settings but is unable to do so in specific social situations, such as at school. It is not due to a lack of language but to marked anxiety.
Which doctor treats selective mutism?
Selective Mutism is usually treated by specialists in psychoanalyst, psychologist, psychiatrist, child psychiatrist.