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selective mutism

selective mutism Selective mutism is an ongoing pattern in which a person does not speak in certain social settings, such as school, where speaking is expected, even though they do speak in other situations.

Selective mutism is an ongoing pattern in which a person does not speak in certain social settings, such as school, where speaking is expected, even though they do speak in other situations.

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