Mutism
Who is this advice for?
The following resources may be useful for children and young people who are experiencing moments where they are unable to use their speech to communicate.
How will this advice support my child?
These resources will help you and your child understand possible triggers for their mutism . It will provide advice for adaptations within the environment and interactions to support moments when speaking to communicate is hard.
Webinar: Mutism
Read the 'Selective Mutism vs Reactive Mutism: A Position Paper Advocating for Improved Terminology, Understanding, and Support' article: Position paper discussing terminology around mutism in the context of autism
Read the Autism understood 'Managing your brain’s energy' article to learn how to manage your mental energy to do all the activities you need to or want to do during the day.
