Selective Mutism

does selective Mutism exist or are they just rude?

selective mutism is a very real disorder that is common to appear in kids of 5 years old or less

characteristics

extreme shyness caused by anxiety

they tend to feel very big feelings like anxiety or social preasure

unable to speak in social context they arent comfortable at

able to speak at home or with friends they feel comfortable

how can we become friends with someone with mutisim

we need to be pacient

respect our classmate with mutisim even when they dont want to talk to us

try to make them feel comfortable in class

dont preasure them

try to avoid putting this type of classmates in anxious situations