Is selective mutism considered glossophobia?

Although both these disorders involve clinical anxiety, they are really two very different things. Glossophobia (typically) involves adults and the act of public speaking. What is meant by that is not having a conversation in public; but, the act of giving a speech in front of a group. read more

Most of the reports of Selective Mutism published in the past decade recognize the disorder as stemming from severe social anxiety and excessive inhibition, not from bad parenting. read more

Selective mutism is a real issue and you will be talking with professionals who do want to see you succeed. After all, college/university is about helping you succeed in the best way possible. Speak with professionals who can help you with selective mutism and see what solutions you can work out with your professor. read more

Selective mutism is an anxiety disorder in which a person who is normally capable of speech cannot speak in specific situations or to specific people. Selective mutism usually co-exists with shyness or social anxiety. People with selective mutism stay silent even when the consequences of their silence include shame, social ostracism, or punishment. Selective mutism affects about 0.8% of people at some point in their lives. read more