Over the years, in the juvenile court clinic, my colleagues and I have had several cases where a child referred for evaluation speaks only to select people. It is sometimes noted that the child has ...

Belle* is six years old. Like many children, she is a playful and often boisterous child at home with her family. Unlike many children, she has an anxiety disorder which renders her speechless and ...

With the clock ticking, Chelsea Jenkins tells PEOPLE that “early intervention matters more than most people realize,” especially with selective mutism Courtesy of Chelsea Jenkins After her daughter, ...