Lissy Paes

Correlates of Selective Mutism in Young Children: A Preliminary Investigation of Social Anxiety, Autistic Traits, Extreme Demand Avoidance, and Sensory Processing Sensitivity.

Selective mutism (SM) is an infrequent pediatric condition defined by a sustained inability to speak in specific social contexts, despite demonstrating age-appropriate verbal communication in settings perceived as safe or familiar, such as the home environment. This parent-report survey study examined the roles of soci...