• SELECTIVE MUTISM TIPS

    Is Selective Mutism a Disability?

    This post will talk about: According to CDC, disability is “any condition of the body or mind (impairment) that makes it more difficult for the person with the condition to do certain activities (activity limitation) and interact with the world around them (participation restrictions).” Among the disabilities, there are categories that identify the area affected by the disability, such as: Let’s look at the definition of selective mutism disorder to help identify the answer to the question of whether selective mutism is a disability. Selective mutism is “a complex childhood anxiety disorder characterized by a child’s inability to speak and communicate effectively in select social settings, such as school. These children are…