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    • Emily Fox, M.S.
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What is Selective Mutism?

Selective Mutism (SM) is an anxiety disorder typically diagnosed in childhood or adolescence.  It responds well to early behavioral intervention.  Read below to see if your child or student fits the general description of a child with SM
                                                                                             SYMPTOMS

Children with selective mutism (SM) will exhibit several (but not necessarily all) of these symptoms: 
  • Difficulty speaking/inability to speak in certain settings even though they are able to speak at home
  • Appear frozen/blank, uncomfortable, or angry when asked to speak in certain settings
  • Difficulty eating or toileting at school
  • Use of nonverbal behaviors such as nodding, pointing, and gesturing to communicate
  • Do not necessarily appear anxious to others

In order for a child to be diagnosed with SM, the following criteria must be met:
  • The difficulties speaking have lasted more than one month (i.e. beyond the first month of school)
  • The failure to speak cannot be due to other disorders such as a communication disorder, developmental disorder, or unfamiliarity with the language

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Location

1400 Front Avenue
Suite 204
​Lutherville, MD 21093


Our office is conveniently and centrally located in Baltimore County,  easily accessible from Charles St., I-83, 695, and Seminary Ave. We are located in the main building of the Creighton Center business complex on Front Avenue in Lutherville. 

Contact Us

Phone: (443) 330-2146
Fax: (443) 339-3014
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  • Home
  • Services
    • Children & Teens
    • Selective Mutism Center >
      • SM Symptoms
    • Adults >
      • Perinatal Mental Health
  • Meet Us
    • Alison Miller, Psy,D.
    • Jennie Gelfand, Psy.D.
    • Ariana Simonelli, Psy.D.
    • Emily Fox, M.S.
    • Kimberly Malehorn, M.S.
  • Fees & Insurance
  • First Visit Info / Forms
  • Podcasts/Media
  • GROUPS