mutism
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The NHS says that a child or adult with selective mutism "does not refuse or choose not to speak at certain times, they're literally unable to speak".
From BBC ● Oct. 27, 2024
Selective mutism can start at any age but most often begins in early childhood between the ages of two and four.
From BBC ● Oct. 27, 2024
I want to wear the lanyard around my neck that says I have selective mutism and for people to understand what that is, like they would with autism.
From BBC ● Mar. 17, 2024
I'm so happy it went so well and that I could make people aware of selective mutism and I want to do it again.
From BBC ● Mar. 17, 2024
His obstinate mutism procured him the nickname of "the mute," but he talked in his sleep and replied to questions by signs.
From Criminal Man According to the Classification of Cesare Lombroso by Gina Lombroso
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