mutism
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The NHS says that a child or adult with selective mutism "does not refuse or choose not to speak at certain times, they're literally unable to speak".
From BBC ● Oct. 27, 2024
Experts regard selective mutism as a fear or phobia of talking to certain people, the cause is not always clear, but is associated with anxiety.
From BBC ● Oct. 27, 2024
I want to wear the lanyard around my neck that says I have selective mutism and for people to understand what that is, like they would with autism.
From BBC ● Mar. 17, 2024
The NHS describes how selective mutism triggers a freeze response in certain social situations, with those affected experiencing anxiety and panic.
From BBC ● Mar. 17, 2024
By January, 1914, the picture changed somewhat and she then presented the following state for an entire year: The mutism persisted and indeed became even more absolute, and she began to wet and soil constantly.
From Benign Stupors A Study of a New Manic-Depressive Reaction Type by John T. (John Thompson) MacCurdy
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