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Selective Mutism: The Little Known Disorder That Causes Big Problems, April Meyer Vogt
Selective Mutism: The Little Known Disorder That Causes Big Problems, April Meyer Vogt
Undergraduate Honors Capstone Projects
For my senior thesis/project, I planned on delving into the subject of Selective Mutism (SM) and how it interferes in a child's education, and what treatments and evaluations are available to help treat and diagnose a child with SM. SM is a type of anxiety disorder that can occur when a child develops an acute fear of speaking. Treatment of a child with SM usually focuses on techniques to lower anxiety and increase self-esteem and confidence in communication and social settings. I focused my presentation towards treatment models and options, including, but not limited too: behavioral therapy, cognitive behavioral therapy, …