Selective Mutism vs. Social Anxiety Disorder (Social Phobia)

Question 1

Selective Mutism

Answer 1

Fails to speak in a particular situation. Often with children you will see it at school, but fine at home.

Question 2

Social Anxiety Disorder (Social Phobia)

Answer 2

Specific context when it comes up around any sort of social situation. Fear of rejection, avoid events. Can be around people that they know or that they don’t know.