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This section contains information about, and strategies to, facilitate speech difficulties. Topics include Selective Mutism, Adult and Child Voice difficulties, and Dysarthria.
Over the coming months we will adding further information sheets including Cleft Palate, Phonological Speech difficulties, Dyspraxia, and Stuttering. There will also be a focus on language development and difficulties, and specific language impairment.
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Selective mutism is a social anxiety disorder where an individual experiences fear and apprehension when in social situations. This person may be quite capable of speech but is unable to speak in certain environments, or in front of some people. Read about the the nature of the disorder and some of the treatment options.
Like adults, children can also have difficulties or disorders with their voice. Voice problems can occur for a variety of reasons. Many things can be done with speech therapy and lifestyle changes that can have a positive impact on your child's voice.
