Selective mutism occurs when a person who speaks verbally in some situations or settings does not speak in others. This is a medical condition, not a behavioral concern. It affects 1% to 2% of ...

Selective mutism (SM) is a childhood anxiety disorder characterized by a child's inability to speak in certain social situations, despite being able to speak in more comfortable settings ...

Mutism in older adults is not uncommon. It is often confused with severe depression, locked-in syndrome, and persistent vegetative state, but it is important to distinguish among them as the ...

Cooper, 10, lives with selective mutism and other neurological challenges. However, he finds that his needs are met at ...

As the government reviews its migration policy, families say they are being torn apart by current rules.

The award-winning pictures show sad and hopeful moments of children reminding us of "our common task: to stand up for the ...

Leighton Allen was just a month away from being able to bring his baby and partner to the UK - until the rules suddenly ...

For the 25th time, UNICEF Germany has awarded prizes for photos and photo reportages documenting the living conditions of children worldwide. "High-quality documentary photography can open people's ...

I dive deeper into the beautiful nuances of the story that it intricates in its narrative. The drama revolves around two main characters: Hong Hee-joo (Chae Soo-bin) is a sign language interpreter who ...