Hi doctor, my kid started going to school.. She likes to go there but the thing is she is not speaking with teachers or friends she is getting scare.. How to deal with this situation not understanding

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POOJA KOTHARIMom of a 8 yr 5 m old boy3 years ago

A. When children are unable to speak around certain people or in certain settings, they may have an anxiety disorder called selective mutism (SM). https://childmind.org/guide/parents-guide-how-to-help-a-child-with-selective-mutism/

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