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mutism

[myoo-tiz-uhm] / ˈmju tɪz əm /


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Early intervention for children with mutism is recognised as crucial to prevent the problem continuing into adulthood.

From BBC ● Jun. 23, 2025

Richard Littler KC, representing Ratcliffe, had told the court the teenager had been diagnosed with autism spectrum disorder and selective mutism.

From BBC ● Dec. 5, 2024

I'm so happy it went so well and that I could make people aware of selective mutism and I want to do it again.

From BBC ● Mar. 17, 2024

Researchers also noted that PAG lesions, in particular, case mutism in humans — indicating the essential role the area plays in vocal communication.

From Salon ● Jan. 8, 2024

It is not unlike the ordinary stupor in the fact that there was intense inactivity and mutism with great tenseness.

From Benign Stupors A Study of a New Manic-Depressive Reaction Type by John T. (John Thompson) MacCurdy


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