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Tackling selective mutism : a guide for professionals and parents / edited by Benita Rae Smith and Alice Sluckin ; foreword by Jean Gross.

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Jessica Kingsley Publishers, 2015.

Selective mutism -- Treatment.

Mutism, Elective.

Speech disorders in children.

Articulation disorders in children.

Social phobia in children.

Anxiety in children.

9781849053938 (pbk.)

1849053936 (pbk.)

308 pages ; 23 cm.

Includes bibliographical references and index.

"Selective Mutism is a complex childhood anxiety disorder characterized by a child's inability to speak and communicate effectively in select social settings, such as school. Most children with Selective Mutism also have social phobia or social anxiety. This disorder is quite debilitating and painful to the child. Many children with Selective Mutism have great difficulty responding or initiating communication in a nonverbal manner; therefore social engagement may be compromised. Bringing together the latest research and understanding on selective mutism, this edited book gives essential information on the various treatment and therapy options. Experts in the fields of speech and language therapy, psychology, music therapy education and communication offer a wide range of professional perspectives on the condition, while case studies from people with selective mutism, past sufferers and parents reveal the personal impact. The book also clarifies what support a person with selective mutism is likely to need at home, school and in social situations. This definitive volume on selective mutism will be key reading for professionals such as speech and language therapists, educational psychologists, child psychiatrists, child and adolescent mental health workers and anyone working with selective mutism in therapeutic and educational settings, as well as family members wanting a closer understanding of what selective mutism is and how they can help. Alice Sluckin is Chair and Founder of the Selective Mutism Information and Research Association (SMIRA). She was a senior psychiatric social worker in a clinical setting for many years. Rae Smith is a retired speech and language therapist and senior lecturer in speech pathology and therapy (specializing in child language and communication development and disorder). The editors both live in Leicester, UK"--Provided by publisher.

Smith, Benita Rae, 1934-

Sluckin, Alice.

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