More Than Shyness: Understanding Selective Mutism Is your child a chatterbox at home, yet mysteriously silent (or only whispers) at school, daycare, with extended relatives, or in public? You might find yourself wondering why their confidence seems to disappear in certain situations. While it’s natural to assume it’s just shyness, sometimes it’s something more. This […]
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đź’¬ Helping Your Child with Hidden Stuttering: What Parents Should Know
When Stuttering is Silent: What is Covert Stuttering? Some children and teens who stutter don’t always sound like they stutter. That’s because they work hard to hide it—and may feel pressure to speak smoothly, without any noticeable signs of stuttering. This is known as covert, or hidden, stuttering. As a parent or caregiver, it can […]