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Diagnosing and Treating Selective Mutism

Treating selective mutism requires a multi-pronged approach including speech and language evaluations, educational history reviews, hearing screenings, parent and teacher interviews, and play-based therapy. Professionals must understand the child and condition, set realistic goals, avoid forcing speech, and keep the focus on the present through activities that don't require talking. Progress is slow but steady with patience, empathy, creativity, and open communication between parents, teachers, and therapists.

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Topics covered

  • Etiology,
  • Child's Verbal Expression,
  • Communication Strategies,
  • Language Comprehension,
  • Play Therapy,
  • Standardized Testing,
  • Child-Centered Activities,
  • Family History,
  • Self-Esteem Activities,
  • Academic Reports
370 views13 pages

Diagnosing and Treating Selective Mutism

Treating selective mutism requires a multi-pronged approach including speech and language evaluations, educational history reviews, hearing screenings, parent and teacher interviews, and play-based therapy. Professionals must understand the child and condition, set realistic goals, avoid forcing speech, and keep the focus on the present through activities that don't require talking. Progress is slow but steady with patience, empathy, creativity, and open communication between parents, teachers, and therapists.

Uploaded by

Faizal Amiz
Copyright
© Attribution Non-Commercial (BY-NC)
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Download as PPT, PDF, TXT or read online on Scribd

Topics covered

  • Etiology,
  • Child's Verbal Expression,
  • Communication Strategies,
  • Language Comprehension,
  • Play Therapy,
  • Standardized Testing,
  • Child-Centered Activities,
  • Family History,
  • Self-Esteem Activities,
  • Academic Reports
  • Diagnosis of Selective Mutism
  • Treatment of Selective Mutism

HOW IS SELECTIVE MUTISM DIAGNOSED ?

Speech and language evaluation

Educational history review

Parent/caregiver interview

Hearing screening

Oral-motor examnination

Educational history review

Hearing screening

Academic reports

Parent/ teacher comments

Hearing ability

Previous testing

Standardized testing

Possibility of middle ear infection

Oral-motor examination

Speech and language evaluation

Expressive language ability

Language comprehension

Coordination of muscles in lips, jaw and tongue

Strength of muscles in the lips, jaw and tongue

Verbal and nonverbal communication

Parent/caregiver interview

Any suspected problem

Environment factors

Childs symptom history

Childs amount and location of verbal expression

Family history

Speech and language development

SELECTIVE MUTISM

TREATMENT

Treating children with Selective Mutism

can be an arduous and difficult task for


teachers, parents and professionals alike. It is difficult to understand the reasons why a child does not talk in the school or social settings, and frustration and desperation often follow treatment approaches.

If we can fully understand what Selective Mutism is, the etiology and most importantly the child, treatment progress should follow in a slow but steady pace. As parents, teachers and professionals setting realistic goals and applying understanding, we can help children overcome this

condition.

HOW TO GIVE TREATMENT TO THEM


Play therapy approach . Allow the child to take the lead. Use Music and art for promoting

interaction and communication.


Ask the parents what are the childs

favorite pastimes and activities and try to


provide them in the classroom setting.

Incorporate enhancing self-esteem activities in


the therapeutic setting.

Teach the child relaxation, breathing and


positive imagery techniques to help with

anxiety.
Keep open communication with parents and

teachers to follow up treatment progress.

SCHOOL INTERVENTIONS:
Make sure all adults who are involved with the

child are aware of the difficulty and most


importantly, provide them with accurate, up

to date information about Selective Mutism.


There are many professional that do not

understand what Selective Mutism is or how


to deal with it.

WE MUST:
Do not force the child to speak. Give opportunities for activities that do not require spoken language. Keep the focus on the child and the present moment. Remember, be creative. Allow the child to have a buddy system and participate in small group activities

THANKS YOU..

3 PISMP PENDIDIKAN KHAS/PJ/BM

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