Selective Mutism and Autism: Understanding the Connection
Understanding opens doors, but action moves you through them. For neurodivergent minds, navigating life’s complexities can feel particularly challenging. Two conditions often discussed together are selective mutism and autism, each unique yet sometimes interconnected.
What is Selective Mutism?
Selective mutism is a complex anxiety disorder characterised by a consistent inability to speak in specific social situations, despite speaking normally in others. It isn't shyness or refusal to speak;