What is selective mutism?

Selective mutism, also known as elective mutism usually occurs during childhood. Selective mutism occurs when a child does not speak in certain situations, but speaks at other times.

How do members experience selective mutism?

Top 5 symptoms reported by people with selective mutism*

*Reports may be affected by other conditions and/or medication side effects. We ask about general symptoms (anxious mood, depressed mood, fatigue, pain, and stress) regardless of condition.

Top treatments taken by people for selective mutism*

Who has selective mutism on PatientsLikeMe?

Age

Age Proportion # of patients
<20 7
20s 11
30s 9
40s 3
50s 2
60s 1
70+ 1

Distribution of sex

Sex

Sex Proportion # of patients
Male 3
Female 25