Abstract
Selective mutism is a rare disorder with poor treatment outcome. The current study describes the successful treatment of selective mutism in a preschool-age girl, using a comprehensive multifaceted therapeutic approach. The components of this intervention reflect a conceptualization of selective mutism that emphasizes anxiety as a core feature but also focuses on associated factors such as oppositional behaviors.
Original language | English (US) |
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Pages (from-to) | 857-862 |
Number of pages | 6 |
Journal | Journal of the American Academy of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry |
Volume | 34 |
Issue number | 7 |
DOIs | |
State | Published - Jan 1 1995 |
Externally published | Yes |
Keywords
- anxiety
- fluoxetine
- multimodal treatment
- preschool child
- selective mutism
ASJC Scopus subject areas
- Psychiatry and Mental health
- Developmental and Educational Psychology