Good video, I have it and just recently figured it out...so its really good to know theres a name for it other than "shyness", cuz when someone says you're shy it makes you feel like you can help it, but you actually can't and it gets really frustrating. I have a video about it too on my channel!
@jerseychik26 I know you posted your comment awhile ago but oh well. I am 18 and overcame SM at 13, and I sincerely wish you and your daughter the best. Things are different for every child, but what worked best in my situation was being in a situation with two peers, one who I talked to and one who I didn't. This helped me gradually warm up to the peer I did not talk to because I was able to let them hear my whisper when I talked to the peer I was more comfortable with. Best wishes
my daughter is everything u mentioned and more. she was diagnosed with select mutism when she was 4 so about 2 years now. she does the ocupational therapy and play therapy but i don't feel is helping. what can u suggest what has helped? i'm desperate and overwhelmed with all of it
my 9yo son was diagnosed with SM 3 yrs ago and is JUST NOW talking to 3 of his best friends! Slow but amazing progress with communication sessions,special attention and selective mutism clinic!
that how I was when I was younger also. Just make sure they don't put your daugher in special ed, it will really pull her back more. That is what they did to me and it really has hurt me socially and emotionally.
It's awesome to see this. This was exactly how I felt as a child, I still feel this way sometimes, (like I don't know what to say). It will get easier and harder to talk. Just keep moving forward and you'll get there.
Good video, I have it and just recently figured it out...so its really good to know theres a name for it other than "shyness", cuz when someone says you're shy it makes you feel like you can help it, but you actually can't and it gets really frustrating. I have a video about it too on my channel!
tumblingislife427 7 months ago
im 14 and peole think the sanebout me
LILCLUVMUSIC 8 months ago
@jerseychik26 I know you posted your comment awhile ago but oh well. I am 18 and overcame SM at 13, and I sincerely wish you and your daughter the best. Things are different for every child, but what worked best in my situation was being in a situation with two peers, one who I talked to and one who I didn't. This helped me gradually warm up to the peer I did not talk to because I was able to let them hear my whisper when I talked to the peer I was more comfortable with. Best wishes
ybkgirll53 11 months ago
my daughter is everything u mentioned and more. she was diagnosed with select mutism when she was 4 so about 2 years now. she does the ocupational therapy and play therapy but i don't feel is helping. what can u suggest what has helped? i'm desperate and overwhelmed with all of it
jerseychik26 1 year ago
they need to change the name, it makes SM people seem rude or that they dont like the person >:(
KeswickCamp08 1 year ago
My daughter stopped speaking in Kindergarten and is now 9 and fully recovered from her SM
selectivemutismom 1 year ago
Hey Frances, she is doing so much better this year and even reading to her teacher!
angelaellisashley 1 year ago 2
@angelaellisashley this works too, write down "I know how to read" on a paper :)
KeswickCamp08 1 year ago
Its me Frances i love this video also i cryed it all like my baby girl.
jpdaking2006 2 years ago
I am 20 and have selective mutism but i am slowly getting better
puncbass 2 years ago 3
my 9yo son was diagnosed with SM 3 yrs ago and is JUST NOW talking to 3 of his best friends! Slow but amazing progress with communication sessions,special attention and selective mutism clinic!
xYANKxINxOZx 2 years ago 2
Thank you, that video is a very great thing!
yes, we really WANT to.... but doesn't come out........
sandyneedsmusic 2 years ago 3
My heart goes out to this wee girl, I'm 29 with SM
matbang70 2 years ago 7
I feel your pain. I suffer from SM everday, lets get through this together:) I know we will overcome this.
geniusxkiller 2 years ago 3
Aw Haley... fare you well. I feel your pain. But you have people that understand... and I know you'll grow up and be happy!
infernodragon02 3 years ago 7
that how I was when I was younger also. Just make sure they don't put your daugher in special ed, it will really pull her back more. That is what they did to me and it really has hurt me socially and emotionally.
ritzie713 3 years ago 5
It's awesome to see this. This was exactly how I felt as a child, I still feel this way sometimes, (like I don't know what to say). It will get easier and harder to talk. Just keep moving forward and you'll get there.
maehb 3 years ago 5