Are you the parent or carer of a child or young person between the ages of 5 and 16? SMIRA is running a new research study. This study aims to capture up-to-date information on speaking behaviours in ALL children and young people in the UK, not just those with SM. It is an online questionnaire … [Read more...] about Research study on speaking behaviours in ALL children and young people in the UK
Life Stories
Promoting a better understanding of Selective Mutism and its relationship to Autism
Exciting new SMIRA research! Schools needed now to take part! There are currently no reliable statistics on the prevalence of Selective Mutism (SM) in English schools. The statistics that exist are up to 15 years old. There is an overwhelming need for up to date statistics on the prevalence of … [Read more...] about Promoting a better understanding of Selective Mutism and its relationship to Autism
One person’s life with selective mutism – Diary of a Selective Mute
Below is a link to the blog 'Diary of a Selective Mute - My experiences living with selective mutism and social anxiety'. Diary of a Selective Mute Shared with permission from the blog owner. … [Read more...] about One person’s life with selective mutism – Diary of a Selective Mute
Imagine by Antje Bothin
Imagine you are on the bus and not sure where to get off, imagine you are unable to ask anyone to help you. Imagine you got lost somewhere, imagine you cannot ask passers-by for directions. Imagine you want to go to the cinema but you are unable to say that you would like to buy a ticket. … [Read more...] about Imagine by Antje Bothin
Selective Mutism by Christina Kim-Symes
I am 23 and I was diagnosed with Selective Mutism about 20 years ago. Initially, my mum worked on techniques with me at home, in conjunction with support from professionals. These techniques were gradually brought into the school environment and public places, where the anxiety would be higher … [Read more...] about Selective Mutism by Christina Kim-Symes
Mental Health Awareness: Selective Mutism – My Story
by Matt Holdback As far as I was aware I had a pretty normal childhood, we started off just me and my older brother who is about 18 months older than I am. Then about 3 years later my younger sister arrived and everything was great, the perfect family. We lived in a nice big detached house in … [Read more...] about Mental Health Awareness: Selective Mutism – My Story
Looking back… and moving forward
by Lindsay Whittington, Co-ordinator and founding member of SMIRA Looking Back 35 years. It’s a long time, but that’s how long my involvement with selective mutism has been, both as a parent and through my work with SMIRA. My daughter was just 18 months old when, on reflection, the problem … [Read more...] about Looking back… and moving forward
Thoughts on Selective Mutism by James Redrup
Hi, my name’s James, it’s July 2013 and I’m 23 years old. This is the first time I’ve ever put my thoughts on selective mutism into words. I realise this won’t be the same for everyone; this is simply my own view of it. I’d like to share my story. I’m not sure of all the details, but this is how … [Read more...] about Thoughts on Selective Mutism by James Redrup
