Selective Mutism on BBC South Today

[@RozeCaliVids]

Nice that SM kids and people are now being heard!

[@Acnaibkc0913]

That's kinda ironic, cuz they don't speak.

[@emmettcoop1]

Great awareness video, well done.

[@moshemoise3047]

You are the best I have ever come across in regards to selective mutism. Shared your videos with my daughter’s teachers and special teachers,…… they just seem so ignorant about the diagnose. Hope you somehow get into Sweden. Thanks

[@ConfidentChildren]

Thank you so much! We do help families and school internationally so we can help you even if you are in Sweden. Please send us a message here: www.confidentchildren.co.uk/contact :)

[@ramshaahmed9043]

This is amazing work my daughter is 3 years old and have started talking to her nursery school about her selective mutism as they say she chooses not to talk. Please can you guide me I would like my daughter to have therapy from your orgsnisation but I prefer she attends rather than online please. What are the steps? Many thanks

[@ConfidentChildren]

@@ramshaahmed9043 Thanks for your message! We have helped hundreds (maybe even thousands!) of families of children with SM, and most of our support is through Online Sessions! This is how we help families from all over the world. Sometimes families are sceptical at the start but please try one session with us and see how it works :) Your child should not attend attend the session; you will discuss your child's unique SM with our SM therapist and we will provide you and the school with strategies of what to do to help your child. It works really well, and we have helped many children to overcome SM in this way! See this link to find out more: www.confidentchildren.co.uk/onlinesessionsfaq :)

[@tamseelshahid]

It's disheartening to see the lack of support for children with selective mutism. Recognizing it as a distinct condition and developing specific assessment methods and plans could greatly benefit these children. Addressing their unique needs and ensuring a supportive environment is crucial for their safety, well-being, and future success. Advocating for a separate identity within special schools might be a step toward providing more tailored assistance. As parents department still handover autisam forms, that's totally opposite assessment of selective mutism. Still, the department has no selective mustisam forms, no EHCP section that covers selective.The absence of specific plans for selective mutism in mainstream schools exacerbates the challenges these children face. Using autism assessment forms, which may not align with the unique needs of selective mutism, further underscores the need for dedicated tools and strategies tailored to this condition. Advocating for accurate assessments and targeted support is essential to address the distinct challenges these children encounter in mainstream educational settings.