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Next week! ADAA Webinar: Selective Mutism - Tips and Strategies for the Caregiver
Selective Mutism (SM) is an anxiety disorder in which a child has difficulty speaking in social situations that require speech (eg school, on playdates, with extended family). SM is often misunderstood as "just shy" or a "refusal to speak," which can delay appropriate intervention.