Date of Award
5-2006
Degree Type
Thesis
Degree Name
Departmental Honors
Department
Communicative Disorders and Deaf Education
Abstract
For my senior thesis/project, I planned on delving into the subject of Selective Mutism (SM) and how it interferes in a child's education, and what treatments and evaluations are available to help treat and diagnose a child with SM. SM is a type of anxiety disorder that can occur when a child develops an acute fear of speaking. Treatment of a child with SM usually focuses on techniques to lower anxiety and increase self-esteem and confidence in communication and social settings. I focused my presentation towards treatment models and options, including, but not limited too: behavioral therapy, cognitive behavioral therapy, play therapy, psychoanalytic therapy, medication, family therapy, and alternative communication methods (specifically communication devices).
Recommended Citation
Vogt, April Meyer, "Selective Mutism: The Little Known Disorder That Causes Big Problems" (2006). Undergraduate Honors Capstone Projects. 721.
https://digitalcommons.usu.edu/honors/721
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Faculty Mentor
Sonia Manuel-Dupont
Departmental Honors Advisor
Sonia Manuel-Dupont