SUPPORT FOR PARENTS AND SCHOOLS
SUPPORT FOR PARENTS AND SCHOOLS
Children with selective mutism at school often speak freely at home but struggle to communicate in classrooms or around unfamiliar adults. This can be confusing and concerning for parents, teachers, and school psychologists alike. With the right strategies, children can feel safe and gradually gain confidence to speak. This guide…
Many parents notice their child won’t speak at school even though they are chatty at home. When discussing this with the school psychologist, it’s common to hear that the child may need “some time” to adjust. While children sometimes gradually feel more comfortable, selective mutism (SM) is an anxiety-based condition…
Many parents notice their child happily chatting at home, only to go completely silent at school or around unfamiliar people.If this sounds familiar, you’re not alone — and you’re not imagining it. This pattern is common, and for some children, it’s a sign of Selective Mutism, a childhood anxiety condition…
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