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- Title
Practical Tips for Paediatricians: Helping kids find their voices in selective mutism.
- Authors
Wang, Rebecca; Monga, Suneeta
- Abstract
The article provides practical tips for pediatricians to assist children with selective mutism, emphasizing the importance of early recognition and intervention to mitigate long-term negative impacts on development and social skills. Topics include recognizing risk factors and comorbidities, distinguishing between selective mutism and shyness through structured interviews, and implementing multidimensional interventions such as cognitive-behavioral therapy and medication.
- Subjects
PATIENT advocacy; SPEECH disorders; SOCIAL anxiety; RISK assessment; MUTISM; MEDICAL education; DISEASE management; COMORBIDITY; COGNITIVE therapy; LANGUAGE disorders; DISEASE risk factors; CHILDREN
- Publication
Paediatrics & Child Health (1205-7088), 2024, Vol 29, Issue 1, p7
- ISSN
1205-7088
- Publication type
Article
- DOI
10.1093/pch/pxad043