The Selective Mutism Questionnaire: Data from typically developing children and children with selective mutism.

ABSTRACT: The core symptom of the anxiety disorder selective mutism (SM) is absence of speech in specific situations, such as at school. The most commonly used standardized instruments to assess speaking behavior are the parent-rated Selective Mutism Questionnaire (SMQ) and the teacher-rated School Speech Questionnaire (SSQ), scored from 0 to 3, indicating that speaking behavior never, seldom, often, and always occur. They were developed to assess severity of mutism and potential effects of treatment. However, prospective data on speaking behavior in typically developing children (TDs) are missing in the literature. The main aim of this study was to present data from TDs over time with previously reported data from children treated for SM, as a comparison. Participants were 64 children aged 3-9 year

SUBMITTER: Oerbeck B 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC7528533 | biostudies-literature | 2020 Oct

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature