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