Annotated Bibliography

A Voice for People with Selective Mutism ISpeak. Selective Mutism Support Group, n.d. Web.

08 Nov. 2016.

This is a website that has content of first person descriptions of what it feels like to have
selective mutism. We can use this site to help deduct how such feelings may cause
hinderance in interactions and ultimately affect relationships with the community.

Anyfantakis, Dimitrios, et al. "Selective mutism due to a dog bite trauma in a 4-year-old girl: a

case report." Journal of Medical Case Reports 3 (2009): 100. Academic OneFile. Web. 7

Nov. 2016.

Explains the case of a girl with onset SM and PTSD after a traumatic dog attack. She first
goes through a stage where she does not speak to stranger, then people outside of the
family, and finally she goes completely mute when she no longer speaks to her family.

Casey. "Our daughters selective mutism journey." Raising Smart Girls. N.p., 27 Jan. 2016. Web.

29 Jan. 2017.

<https://raisingsmartgirls.wordpress.com/our-daughters-selective-mutism-journey>

This site is a blog from a mother's perspective on selective mutism. In her blogs, she
describes the different experiences her daughter has gone through. She also explains the
different behaviors that teachers and professors do that could help or hinder the progress
of getting rid of selective mutism.

Connolly, Sucheta D., and Sonali D. Nanayakkara. "Anxiety disorders in children and

adolescents: early identification and evidence-based treatment." Psychiatric Times Oct.

2009: 40. General OneFile. Web. 7 Nov. 2016.

This journal explains different anxiety disorders such as SM and treatments.

Donald G. Barstow, RN and Rebecca J. Frey, Ph.D "Mutism.". The Gale Encyclopedia of

Medicine. Ed. Jacqueline L. Longe. 5th ed. Detroit: Gale, 2015. 9 vols.

Rebecca Hisson, Scott G. Adams. Canadian Journal of Speech-Language Pathology &

Audiology. Fall 2008 v32 i3 p123(6).

Temple Grandin

This is an article which explains in simple terms exactly what selective mutism is, what it

is caused by, and its effects on the victim. It elaborates on the science and psychology of
mutism. In many cases, the child feels as though refusing to speak or speaking in a
whisper may save him or her humiliation. In others, the child has had past traumatic
experiences which makes them shut down in situations reminding them of that
experience, relating to it, or simply when they are recalling it.

Gregoire, Carolyn. "Selective Mutism: 'I Stopped Talking In School For Five Years'" The

Huffington Post. TheHuffingtonPost.com, 08 Oct. 2012. Web. 29 Jan. 2017.

<http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2012/10/08/selective-mutism_n_1949314.html>

This article shares the story of a high school sophomore with selective mutism. He writes
about his time during his SM. Although Andres Luz is still going through SM, he shares
what he has learned during his SM and hopes to build up courage to speak to others.

Hahn, Jennifer Joy. Selective Mutism in Elementary Students. Thesis. Biola University, 2008. La

Mirada: n.p., 2008. ERIC. Web. 07 Nov. 2016.

This is a thesis regarding selective mutism in young children, and contains detailed
interviews of teachers and parents on the children. Through these interviews, we can find
evidence on how specifically selective mutism can affect others, and deduct how other
types of mutism may have the same results.

"I Have Selective Mutism." I Have Selective Mutism | Support Group with Personal Stories,

Forums and Chat. N.p., n.d. Web. 29 Jan. 2017.

 <http://www.experienceproject.com/groups/Have-Selective-Mutism/99561>

This site is a group chat for people with selective mutism, and allows them to share their
story. Some of these stories are from the view of parents; however, the posts are usually
from the side of the SM.

Levin-Decanini, Tal, et al. Comparison Of Behavioral Profiles For Anxiety-Related

Comorbidities Including Adhd And Selective Mutism In Children. Depression &

Anxiety (1091-4269) 30.9 (2013): 857-864. Psychology and Behavioral Sciences

Collection. Web. 7 Nov. 2016.

This is a paper on an experiment conducted to compare selective mutism with other

social disorders, and the reactions and effects they have on teachers and caregivers of the
children. With this report, we can find some evidence on how people in a community
may be affected by an individual with mutism.

Manassis, Katharina. "Silent suffering: understanding and treating children with selective

mutism." Expert Review of Neurotherapeutics 9.2 (2009): 235+. Academic OneFile.

Web. 7 Nov. 2016.

This article informs the audience multiple different situational causes of selective
mutism, and also how SM affects people in different ways.

Preston, Katherine. "When a child goes silent." ASHA Leader Nov. 2014: 34+. General OneFile.

Web. 7 Nov. 2016.

This explains a case of SM when the child is bilingual and does not speak at school when
he begins to learn English.

Sanders, Jamie. "The Quiet One: A Story About Selective Mutism." Honey Colony. N.p., 29

Aug. 2013. Web. 29 Jan. 2016.

<https://www.honeycolony.com/article/the-quiet-one-a-story-about-selective-mutism>
 This article is made by a mother with a son who has selective mutism. Having two mental
illnesses herself and understanding his pain, she wants others to better understand her
story. She starts out by telling the audience about her son and what he acts like, then
continues with signs of selective mutism in children.

Schwartz, Richard H., and Elisa Shipon-Blum. "'Shy' child? Don't overlook selective mutism:

recognize this social anxiety disorder and treat it early to help prevent long-term

dysfunction." Contemporary Pediatrics July 2005: 30+. General OneFile. Web. 7 Nov.

2016.

Most times, close family members will speak with a child with SM non-stop. The
children will often have trouble speaking with other people who are not in the family.

Shipon-Blum, Elisa. What Is Selective Mutism? SMART Center. Selective Mutism Anxiety

Research and Treatment Center, n.d. Web. 07 Nov. 2016.

<http://www.selectivemutismcenter.org/aboutus/whatisselectivemutism>

This is a site defining selective mutism and other types of mutism, describing the causes
of mutism, and explaining the behaviours of children with selective mutism. With this
site, I can understand the behaviours of people with selective mutism, and how it may
cause difficulty in communication between an individual and the general public.

Smart, Collett. "Beyond Shyness A mothers story on Selective Mutism." Collett Smart. N.p.,

n.d. Web. 29 Jan. 2017.

<http://collettsmart.com/beyond-shyness-a-mothers-story-on-selective-mutism>

This article is made by a physiatrist who wants to spread the word on selective mutism
and known cures. The author shares a story of Stephanie, a mother whose son has
selective mutism. Stephanies son is in primary school and she hopes that he finds his
voice.
Wallis, Claudia. "Breaking the Silence: How I Conquered Selective Mutism." Scientific

American. N.p., 08 Apr. 2015. Web. 29 Jan. 2017.

<https://www.scientificamerican.com/article/breaking-the-silence-how-i-conquered-

selective-mutism/>

This article shares a story about a girl who conquered selective mutism after 16 years of
near silence. Danica Cotov shares what it was like to go through selective mutism and
steps she took to overcome it. She also shares different stories along the way and how
selective mutism has affected her everyday life.