Date of Award
5-2019
Document Type
Thesis - Open Access
Degree Name
MA in Child Development
Department
Child Development Graduate Program
Abstract
Selective Mutism (SM) is a frequently unheard of and misunderstood mental disorder. While it is defined in the DSM-5, its misconceptions are still very high. This thesis will provide a historical and current literature review of selective mutism research, as well as different treatment approaches in clinical and school environments. The hope is that with a wider understanding of what selective mutism is and is not, treatment for the disorder will begin at a younger age. The goal is for a child’s team to be included in the process of treatment, including the mental health provider, parents, caregivers, teacher, and other significant people in the child’s life.
Recommended Citation
Barnowski, Agatha, "Selective Mutism: What it is and Approaches to Intervention" (2019). Child Development Theses. 27.
https://digitalcommons.slc.edu/child_development_etd/27
