When to Intervene in Selective Mutism: The Multimodal Treatment of a Case of Persistent Selective Mutism

When to Intervene in Selective Mutism: The Multimodal Treatment of a Case of Persistent Selective Mutism

An identification and treatment model differentiating transient mutism from persistent selective mutism is proposed. The case study of a six-year-old girl is presented, who was treated with a multimodal approach combining behavioral techniques with play therapy and family involvement. At posttreatme...

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Published in:Psychology in the schools Vol. 32; no. 2; p. 114
Main Authors: Powell, Shawn, Dalley, Mahlono
Format: Journal Article
Language:English
Published: 01-04-1995
Subjects:
Adjustment (to Environment)
Behavior Disorders
Behavior Modification
Behavior Problems
Case Studies
Communication Problems
Family Influence
Higher Education
Mutism
Play Therapy
Therapy
Young Children
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Summary:An identification and treatment model differentiating transient mutism from persistent selective mutism is proposed. The case study of a six-year-old girl is presented, who was treated with a multimodal approach combining behavioral techniques with play therapy and family involvement. At posttreatment and follow-up, she was talking in a manner consistent with her peers without exhibiting problematic behavior. (JPS)
ISSN:0033-3085
DOI:10.1002/1520-6807(199504)32:2<114::AID-PITS2310320207>3.0.CO;2-B