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Peer reviewedHarris, Holly F. – Language, Speech, and Hearing Services in Schools, 1996
This article provides information on elective mutism, a persistent refusal to talk despite the ability to speak and comprehend spoken language. It covers the history, characteristics, classification, differential diagnosis, and treatment of elective mutism. Treatments covered include psychodynamic, family intervention, behavior modification, drug…
Descriptors: Classification, Clinical Diagnosis, Emotional Disturbances, Expressive Language
