Selective Mutism in Teens: The Silent Struggle Clarified
When we hear the term Selective Mutism (SM), we may picture the case of a young child beginning school who just stops talking. However, SM doesn’t necessarily disappear with age. For some adolescents, the silence persists into mid-school, high school, or even after—affecting relations, self-esteem, and school achievement. At the Esperanza, Dubai’s speech therapy and […]