Bilingualism and Situational Mutism

When a child moves to a setting where they are exposed to a new language they may expereince a period of not speaking and can be expected for up to 6 months. Speak to a speech therapist if this continues for longer than 6 months.

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The Selective Mutism Resource Manual: 2nd Edition - 2nd Edition - Magg (routledge.com)

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SMIRA Selective Mutism Information & Research Association (SMIRA)

http://www.selectivemutism.org.uk/info-multi-lingualism-and-sm/

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