If the child refuses to speak

Author: (German) Rainer
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Publish Date: 2006-01-01
Features: Why don't some children speak? Is it due to innate shortcomings? In fact, they do have language abilities—they aren't unable to speak, but simply unwilling to. Their silence is a manifestation of a language disorder or psychological disorder. This behavior is particularly evident when they are in unfamiliar environments or face strangers. Even after you gradually build trust with such children, they may still remain silent with you. This is what we call "selective mutism," and the factors leading to this outcome are multifaceted, with each individual's cause being unique. Whether you are a parent or a doctor, what should you do when encountering this situation? We need to learn and try to understand the silent children. This book provides numerous examples to help children, parents, and experts build mutual understanding and trust. The children discussed in this book are those who have language abilities but refuse to speak. Their silence is a sign of a language disorder or psychological disorder. Psychologists, psychotherapists, speech therapists, and rehabilitation specialists refer to this silence as "selective mutism." In this book, the author aims to introduce this selective mutism from different perspectives, list possible causes of this phenomenon, and offer assistance in treating such children. Additionally, it provides suggestions on how to carefully approach these children and their families.