Selective Mutism (SM) is a childhood social-communication anxiety disorder that demands a collaborative approach to treatment. Typically, SM is diagnosed by a psychologist, who may often refer a family to a speech-language therapist for treatment, in coordination with other disciplines
Speech-language intervention for children living with SM is usually incredibly rewarding for the child, her family and her therapist. As the child begins to acknowledge and evaluate the challenges surrounding her desire to communicate in various environments, she begins to feel as though she is, in fact, in charge!
In business since 2001, Speech & Occupational Therapy of North Texas has provided excellent pediatric therapy to our community for over a decade. It has always been ...