Belle is six years old. Like many children, she is a playful and often boisterous child at home with her family. Unlike many children, she has an anxiety disorder which renders her speechless and ...

Selective mutism is a rare childhood anxiety disorder in which a child experiences a trigger response and is unable to speak in certain situations or to certain people. It is not a form of shyness, ...

There are many valid ways to communicate, but our society tends to emphasize "mouth words," or words spoken out loud using our mouths. When someone does not communicate this way, they often face ...

With the clock ticking, Chelsea Jenkins tells PEOPLE that “early intervention matters more than most people realize,” especially with selective mutism After her daughter, Ava, was diagnosed with ...