Gary W. Borger, St. Boniface General Hospital
Dana L. Bartley, St. Boniface General Hospital
Norma Armstrong, A Winnipeg School Division
Debra Kaatz, A Winnipeg School Division
Dave Benson, A Winnipeg School Division

Selective Mutism (SM) in children and adolescents is characterized by a persistent failure to speak in certain social situations including at school or with friends despite the ability to speak and comprehend language. Not due to a specific communication disorder, SM is actually a pervasive psychological problem that lies along the continuum of anxiety disorders, and therefore, requires expertise in determining how the problem is supported and maintained by a child’s history, family, and environment (Giddan, Ross, Sechler & Becker, 1997). This article represents a case study of a selectively mute child and a successful comprehensive treatment plan that was developed by a multidisciplinary team in consultation with the child.

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