I recently found this group and have a few questions. My daughter is 3 years
old and currently seeing a speech therapist. She is speech delayed due to a
history of ear problems. The speech therapist believes that she has selective
mutism and after much study on the subject I think she is correct. At home and
with people she is comfortable with Whitney's speech is getting so much better,
but when she is around others or in an uncomfortable situation she "shuts down".
She will speak to the therapist only if someone else she is comfortable with is
in the room. She is excited when we tell her that the therapist is coming to
play and she plays eagerly with her but stays silent. I can see the frustration
in her face as she would love to interact but cannot make herself do so. I know
the speech delay just makes things harder because sometimes she is hard to
understand when she does decide to talk.
I am wondering what a psychologist might me able to do for her. Can anyone tell
me what the usual course of action is when going to a psychologist? I want to
do whatever I can to help Whitney. She is such a loving, intelligent child and
I want her to be able to be comfortable and able to communicate. Thanks in
advance for any advice or information!
Kris & Whitney



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