Communication Disorders in Children: A Complete Parent’s Guide
Communication is at the heart of everything, relationships, learning, emotional wellbeing, and independence. When a child struggles to communicate, every area of their life is affected. The DSM-5 Communication Disorders The DSM-5 identifies five main communication disorders in children. Each affects a different aspect of communication. 1. Language Disorder Persistent difficulties in the acquisition and […]
Selective Mutism: When Your Child Can Speak, But Cannot
“She talks all the time at home. But the moment we arrive at school, she goes completely silent.” “He hasn’t spoken to his teacher once in three months.” “People think she’s rude or strange, but she literally cannot get the words out.” If this describes your child, they may have Selective Mutism, a condition that […]
