ERIC Number: EJ961201
Record Type: Journal
Publication Date: 2011-Jul
Pages: 5
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Selective Mutism: Treating the Silent Child
Shott, Elizabeth F.; Warren, Mary Ellen
Zero to Three (J), v31 n6 p15-19 Jul 2011
Infant mental health specialists are increasingly expected to treat complex mental health disorders in very young children. Selective mutism is an anxiety disorder which can lead to functional impairment across home, preschool, and community settings. The authors share their experiences with Keylah, a preschooler with significant social anxiety leading to selective mutism in social settings. The intervention included assessment, play therapy, systematic exposure, relaxation training, and interdisciplinary collaboration with community providers.
Descriptors: Anxiety Disorders, Mental Health, Communication Disorders, Preschool Children, Relaxation Training, Therapy, Anxiety, Play Therapy, Mental Disorders, Young Children, Social Development, Intervention, Interdisciplinary Approach, Counseling Techniques
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Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Descriptive
Education Level: Early Childhood Education
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Language: English
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