Is It Selective Mutism Or Autism? Exploring The Differences

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There is still a lot to learn and uncover about selective mutism and autism, and there are even more misconceptions that need to be straightened up.
In this light, I seek to provide a basic understanding of selective mutism and autism.
I seek to define both terms and answer the most frequently asked questions surrounding these conditions.
That way, we can tell them apart and have an idea of what to do and when to seek help.
What Is Autism?
According to the organization, Autism Speaks, autism, also known as autism spectrum disorder or ASD, is a term used to refer to a wide range of conditions that manifest through challenges in social interactions, speech, nonverbal communication, and more.
There are different types of autism, and more importantly, everyone experiences it differently.
It goes without saying that no two people with autism are exactly the same.
While the earliest signs of autism can show as early as 18 months, most get formally diagnosed around two to three years old when their symptoms get more apparent.
According to the Autism Society, autism is categorized as a developmental disability.
On the other hand, selective mutism is considered a complex anxiety disorder that starts during childhood.
It manifests as a child’s inability to speak in social settings and environments they don’t feel comfortable.
It is important to note, though, that those with selective mutism can communicate well whenever they are in their comfort zones.
According to an article published by the Selective Mutism, Anxiety, and Related Disorders Treatment Center (or SMART Center), most people who have this disorder may also suffer from social phobia or anxiety.
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@annabiavatislt 8 месяцев назад

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@amyn3262 Год назад

Great video on selective mutism. Loved the ice cream approach about autistic people. Only thing I don’t agree with is is that you said autistic people can’t have facial expressions and don’t have flexible thinking this is false if anything as an austitic individual myself I have more facial expressions and often have a hard time controlling my facial expressions. Understand you said you are not an expert on autism though. Great information on selective mutism though. Very helpful!

@selectivemutismawareness7865 Год назад

Hey Amy! Thank you for learning more about SM! I myself have both SM and autism - as well as other conditions! I would love to chat with you and connect! Hope to hear from you soon!

@terrimeakin-rosario9189 8 месяцев назад

you are great. i am same.

@frankgrimace7913 4 месяца назад

Amy I think you missed the very true statement at the beginning of the video that 'no two people on the spectrum are exactly the same (if you've met one person with Autism, the you've met one person with Autism). As a recently diagnosed autistic adult at (60) I have been aware for many many years that my face lacks expression at all (commonly described as resting B**ch face), and all my life phrases like "smile/cheer up" or whats wrong? It may never happen! have been repeataivley said to me. I also have a monotone voice that also lacks inflection when I speak, I believe that years ago this may have been diagnosed as being part of Asperger's Syndrome. as for concrete thinking sometimes I'm immovable from my thoughts/notions /ideas other times I can be flexible, not sure why its like that but I'm just discovering my ASD self

@kawag6356 4 месяца назад

Totally agree

@janetvanantwerp8899 7 месяцев назад

My daughter had SM diagnosed at age 5. But she was an anxious baby, as well, if that makes sense. She couldn’t sleep anywhere but her own bed, just seeing strangers made her cry. She was a high profile SM, wouldn’t even make non verbal communication with a stranger. Quit talking to one of her primary caregivers at age 4(her grandmother) after having been very close to her, but then she moved away for 2 mos and then communication stopped. A couple years after her SM diagnosis, she was diagnosed with Friedreich’s Ataxia. Suddenly SM was no longer the issue. But the SM didn’t go away. I had been reassured she was NOT autistic a believed that 100%, because she was normal around us. But now that I have read more about autism spectrum disorder, I do believe she was slightly on the spectrum. So I guess my thoughts are that all children diagnosed with SM should probably be thoroughly evaluated for ASD as well. It would have helped in ,any ways in school, etc.

@kawag6356 4 месяца назад

Agree, we are now just learning my daughter is autistic at 13.5, SM started when school started.

@guesswho5790 Год назад

What happens to adults whose SM went untreated? Will they experience the same difficulties in the anxiety provoking environments? I'm not sure if I'm autistic or just severely emotionally neglected, and abused in teen hood. But I feel it's the latter. I get very quiet and meek around dominant personalities. They are scary. And I struggle to get the words out and form an articulate opinion like I usually do around other nice people. Or just people I feel comfortable with. I am very easily intimidated. Or I guess they perceive as an easy target. Idk. What are your thoughts? Edit: I'm wondering and researching because I went mute when we moved from my birthplace to Spain and had a very profound culture shock. I was 2 yo. It went away when we decided to speak in English at home and in Spanish with the rest of the world. But I always, ALWAYS felt like I had two seperste personalities. One at home, where I was bubbly and outgoing. And a more submissive and quiet version at school. Not with my close friends though. Please help.

@annabiavatislt 8 месяцев назад

SM should not be left untreated as the anxiety grows. It sounds like you have done some research, how old are you now now? Where and when can you communicate?

@lulabylivesinmackay Год назад

Great video! Thank you for sharing! Would you please provide some examples about the "flexible thinking"? Thank you again ❤

@selectivemutismawareness7865 Год назад

Hey! Thank you for learning more about SM! Do you have it yourself or do you know someone who does?

@imani6547 Месяц назад

Hello. Can a child have selective mutism because they have a speech delay? For instance, a toddler can make small sentences and spontaneous talk at home (although delayed), but does not do this at school or with strangers.

@ventrust7507 7 месяцев назад

Selective is really the wrong word to describe the event. One doesn’t select it. It just happens. And, you’re wrong, selective mutism is not social anxiety it’s a neurological phenomenon. If you haven’t experienced it you really don’t know what it is. It feels like physical sudden fatigue. It may very well be tied to being autistic and not really two separate things.

@annabiavatislt 5 месяцев назад

I understand what you are saying and this is the name it has been given and we know that it is not a choice. We are very aware of that. In the DSM5 is classified under anxiety disorders. Thank you for sharing your experience

@wasanonymous 2 месяца назад

It could be a form of autism in which only the people skills are affected. The intellectual skills function normally. Those with this form of SM can experience sensory overload in certain situations, making it extremely difficult or impossible to talk in those situations. I know because this is what happens to me. This form of SM differs from those who don't speak due to being bilingual. It also differs from autism because it only happens in certain situations.

@wasanonymous 2 месяца назад

I don't feel sudden fatigue. I feel like my brain freezes, i.e., I stop thinking. I think it's part of the flight-freeze-flee-fawn response to fear. I remember that when I was taking Lexapro, I didn't get sensory overload when talking with others. I could talk freely. However, I wasn't as sensitive to other people's feelings. Heightened sensitivity may be the cause of SM in my case.

@frankgrimace7913 4 месяца назад

I originally came here hoping to learn about SM as my daughter was diagnosed with SM while at primary school here in the UK at around 6 yrs old, now at 19, she remains unable to express herself at times, but has gone on to be referred by eating disorder professionals for an ASD assessment, my family have a history of autism 3/4 children have been diagnosed with it as well as myself. At this time she is currently battling against Anorexia which we believe started also in primary school but was only diagnosed 3 years ago and has been hospitalized in ED hospital over that last 4 years either as informal or detained, and I hoped to learn if there are any links between all this for her so we could help her.she has no overt evidence of SM anymoreshe has no overt evidence of SM anymore

@annabiavatislt 4 месяца назад

HI Frank SM can coexist with many other difficulties, did you say that her communication is improving?