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My son 3yr.he talk very less.at school when his teacher talk to him,he did not respond but when he with his friends he repeat everything teacher said?

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Dr. Alan Levine answered

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Selective mutism: What you are describing could be selective mutism. You should discuss this issue with your son's pediatrician

Answered 1/12/2022

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A member asked:

My son 3yr.he talk very less.at school when his teacher talk to him,he did not respond but when he with his friends he repeat everything teacher said?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Alan Levine answered

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