ANXIETY DISORDERS - Selective Mutism

Question 1

Emigrated preschool child not speaking to
anyone in class. What is required for
diagnosis for selective mutism?

Answer 1

Child is known to be competent in spoken

English

Question 2

What would rule out a diagnosis of selective

mutism?

Answer 2

Symptoms only during first month of school

Question 3

What medication should be used in child
who is shy, withdrawn, speaks to peers
with no issue, not to teachers - only
nodding or having friend answer for them,
otherwise normal.

Answer 3

Fluoxetine

Question 4

Parents of autistic child worry that he is not
speaking at school. Child speaks at home,
with family, and church

Answer 4

Selective mutism