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Elective mutism is something that kids grow out of?
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Not really.: True mutism is a very serious response to what probably is a profound emotional/developmental problem. The symptom (mutism) may go away with time & circumstances, but it's unlikely that the underlying problem will leave forever without a trace. This condition warrants ongoing professional management and monitoring, for years.
Answered 5/14/2016
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