Selective Mutism vs General Mutism — Why LifeToy Chooses Selective Mutism
July 20, 2025 · Dr. Ahmad Reza Cheraghi
Explains the difference and why LifeToy focuses on selective mutism.
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🗣️ Selective Mutism vs General Mutism
1) What is Selective Mutism?
- Anxiety disorder.
- Can speak in safe settings; silent at school or with certain people.
2) What is General Mutism?
- Rare and broader.
- Person rarely or never speaks in any situation.
3) Key Differences
| Feature | Selective Mutism | General/Total Mutism |
|---|---|---|
| Ability to speak | Yes—in safe settings | Rare/absent across contexts |
| Cause | Anxiety / social fear | Trauma / neurological / psychological |
| Behavior | Context-specific silence | Silence everywhere |
| Prevalence | ~0.1–1% in children | Extremely rare |
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