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Selective Mutism: Causes, Symptoms, and Treatment Options

Now Psych

Understanding selective mutism is essential for parents, educators, and mental health professionals who work with children. Understanding Selective Mutism Definition Selective mutism (SM) is a relatively rare anxiety disorder that affects children, and, less commonly, adults.

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Vaccines and Autism: A Clinical Perspective

Child Mind Intitute

Yet, it persists, and that can weigh on families trying to make the best decisions about their childrens health. We asked the clinical experts at the Child Mind Institutes Autism Center to help us understand the origins of the claim, why it persists, and where the current research stands on potential causes of autism What is autism?