My child doesn't talk at school or nursery - should I be worried?

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Lucy Nathanson is a child therapist and selective mutism specialist who creates resources on selective mutism (SM). SM is an anxiety disorder whereby a child is unable to speak in certain situations. Lucy's videos cover a range of topics e.g. what is selective mutism, what causes selective mutism, characteristics of selective mutism and treatment / therapy.
Her resources are useful for parents and teachers.
Her online courses cover other topics, such as, is selective mutism caused by trauma? (the difference between SM and traumatic mutism), the diagnostic criteria of SM in the DSM and that children can have co-morbid diagnoses e.g. with autism, OCD etc.).

Confident Children offers online sessions for parents and teachers internationally and they deliver therapy for children, including intensive therapy.

[katresikka]

Lucy Nathanson is just amazing! Very helpful as always.

[ConfidentChildren]

I realise I didn't answer the question! In short - don't be worried, but take action ASAP to help your child to make steps forward with talking. The quicker they receive help for Selective Mutism the better!

[sofiyarini]

My daughter speak but so little and so chatty at home.. when i enlightened her to speak with other xhildren she begins to breakdown

[williamtallant]

I’m 14 in year10 and all through school I’ve never been able to speak in lessons and I’m known for being quiet to everyone- I can speak to my friends easily but no one else. I’ve had a number of problems in life still with anxiety. My mum thinks I have autism or ODD or some shite. But I don’t know what I have or if I even have anything

[cinnaminstixx]

I am recently learning about selective mutism because my child does not talk to daycare staff, but at home he counts, sings, and speaks in sentences. They say he speaks with friends, but not staff. I am worried because we are potty training and at home he announces when he has to go, but not at daycare. Any tips ? TIA

[A.Lwrestling]

My child (just turned 5) who was once a talker and socialized in daycare within the past few months have become non verbal only to one friend will he sometimes socialize. I’m just wondering why this has been brought on out of nowhere?

[waswdasw]

My son is 13 and I'm thinking it's too late now..he doesn't speak at all at high school

[aliciahann]

This is exactly my kid and she just 2 😮