 What Happens To The Child With Selective Mutism?
Posted By Dr Fung On 8/21/2003 1:58:00 PM In Read
Most children improve over time. Interestingly, no long term outcome studies have been done but in our survey of 40 children, more than 60% did not continue follow-up, presumably improved. In a telephone survey of 20 previous cases of children diagnosed as selective mutism, only 5 had ongoing problems with selective mutism. It is likely that most children do recover. Of those that are more persistent, we have noticed a number of characteristics:1. A family history of selective mutism
2. Associated learning disabilities of one form or another
3. Less social anxiety but more social awkwardness But these are anecdotal accounts. the verdict is still out as to what really happens to children with selective mutism.
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