The phenelzine was generally well-tolerated and weight gain was the most common side effect. No hypertensive reactions or serotonin syndromes occurred. There was no recurrence of mutism after medication discontinuation. [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]

A third participant was reported asymptomatic at 20 weeks poststudy. Treatment compliance was high. Parent treatment acceptability ratings were highly favorable. [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]

This case of a Vietnamese man with selective mutism underscores the relevance of the 'cultures' of medicine, psychiatry, and war and trauma on the manifestations of illness and illness perceptions by patient and physician. [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]

Polyvagal theory proposes that the regulation of the vagal brake is a neurophysiological component of an integrated social engagement system that includes the neural regulation of the laryngeal and pharyngeal muscles. [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]

Parent and teacher rating scales showed high levels of anxiety symptoms, especially social anxiety, and low levels of all other psychiatric symptoms. Anxiety and social anxiety severity correlated with mutism severity. [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]

Self-report psychiatric symptoms in twins and their nontwin relatives: Are twins different? American Journal of Medical Genetics, 60, 588 -591. [journals.sagepub.com]

Selective mutism, experts say, it probably represents one end of a spectrum of social anxieties that includes everything from a fear of eating in public to stage fright and claustrophobia (fear of narrow places). [brighttots.com]

[…] easily frustrated, stubborn, inflexible, etc) Within the classroom, a child with sensory difficulties may demonstrate one or more of the following symptoms; withdrawal, playing alone or not playing at all, hesitation in responding (even nonverbally), distractibility [web.archive.org]

They may also exhibit dramatic mood swings, crying spells, withdrawal, avoidance, denial, and procrastination. [web.archive.org]

Abstract The goal of this study was to develop an empirically derived classification system for selective mutism (SM) using parent-report measures of social anxiety, behavior problems, and communication delays. [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]

No differences among the groups were found with respect to parent-and teacher-reported externalizing behavior problems. [doi.org]

However, SM is due to anxiety rather than a behavioral problem. [bu.edu]

* They tend to worry about things more than others * They can be very sensitive to noise and crowds * Find it difficult to talk about themselves or express their feelings On the positive side, many sufferers have: * Above-average intelligence, perception [web.archive.org]

intelligence, perception, or inquisitiveness Creativity and a love for art or music Empathy and sensitivity to others' thoughts and feelings A strong sense of right and wrong [13] Causes [ edit ] Selective mutism (SM) is an umbrella term for the condition [en.wikipedia.org]

The second (Case 2) was a 15-year-old girl with generalized tonic-clonic seizures which began at age 10 years. Zonisamide was also effective against her seizures, but obsessive compulsive disorders (OCD) developed at age 13 years. [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]