Children who remain silent when encountering strangers may be perceived as impolite or shy by most people. However, it is possible that they are suffering from selective mutism. Selective mutism is a form of anxiety disorder, where child patients are lively and talkative in secure environment such as their homes but become silent and withdrawn in certain social situations, such as school or social gatherings, almost as if they have transformed into a different person.
' She is very talkative at home, which is completely different from the situation described by her teacher when she is at school '
In order to increase the public awareness and understanding of selective mutism, team Prologue had the privilege of curating two episodes of videos for TWGHs Ho Yuk Ching Educational Psychology Service Centre. The videos featured interviews with three parents of children with selective mutism, and explanations from a psychiatrist and a clinical psychologist about the causes, symptoms, and treatment methods of selective mutism.
How can appropriate treatment help children suffering from selective mutism and their parents? Get to know more in the two videos below (only in Chinese):
EP 1 選擇性緘默症 有口難言的焦慮:
EP 2 選擇性緘默症親子互動輔導 助孩子克服說話的焦慮:
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