Welcome to the Selective Mutism Association, a charity dedicated to helping individuals with selective mutism and their families, educators, and doctors.

What is selective mutism? Learn more about this condition, which affects children as well as adults, and how to spot signs and symptoms.

What is Selective Mutism? Selective Mutism (SM) is an anxiety disorder characterized by an individual’s inability to speak in one or more social settings (e.g., at school, in public places, …

Do you have questions about selective mutism? We have answers. Check out SMA's Frequently Asked Questions for selective mutism.

Selective mutism is an anxiety disorder, usually diagnosed in childhood, in which an individual is nonverbal in certain settings and situations, despite being able to communicate when …

While selective mutism remains a relatively new condition, there are thankfully many treatments backed by research that work for children. Read to learn more.

Do I have selective mutism? Use this symptoms checklist to see if the anxiety disorder affects you, plus find tips on treating professionals.

Browse our expansive collection of resources for information and tips for managing Selective Mutism. All of our resources are based on scientific, peer-reviewed research.

The Selective Mutism Association has a variety of resources to help you understand selective mutism, including webinars, texts, and video.

¿Qué es el mutismo selectivo (MS)? El MS es un trastorno de ansiedad que hace que una persona no pueda hablar en uno o más entornos sociales. (p. ej., en la escuela, en lugares …