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  • RebeccaE May 13, 2012 @ 10:29 pm | delete
    this lens is so very helpful. I am glad to have stopeed by. Many thanks.
  • Aquavel Apr 26, 2012 @ 9:49 pm | delete
    Excellent lens! The children are lucky to have you!
  • henryalvarez Apr 10, 2012 @ 3:21 pm | delete
    Children, no matter the situation and status must be cared and loved. This is a positive outlook towards kids with selective mutism. All they need is space in this world to enjoy their childhood as well as their rights.

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  • virtualboy Mar 30, 2012 @ 11:30 am | delete
    nicely done lens, well eecuted on your part, congrats
  • Starving_Artist Mar 16, 2012 @ 12:01 pm | delete
    Very interesting article...thank you for all the information
  • Buchamar Mar 13, 2012 @ 6:16 pm | delete
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  • DaydreamerJay Mar 1, 2012 @ 1:10 am | delete
    Love this. So very informative. Very few people seem to realize this even exists. When I was a child, I suffered from Selective Mutism particularly in school. It could be painfully horrible, just there, frozen when asked a direct question, unable to ever raise my hand to offer an answer even when I really knew an answer and wanted to. I had many traumatic experiences associated with Selective Mutism growing up. Back then nobody had a name for it. It was basically 'she's just shy' and 'she'll grow out of it' for me too. I'm so glad that now we have people who understand and are learning ways to help kids and adults who suffer with this very distressing problem!
  • Ruthi Feb 2, 2012 @ 9:50 am | delete
    I do not even want to try to imagine what it must be like for a child to live in silence, what trauma the child must have felt to become so isolated. Your patience and learned understanding and compassion are to be applauded, as is that of the child who allows trust in you. My blessings and a bit o' sunshine.
  • kathysart Jan 26, 2012 @ 11:24 am | delete
    Wow the UTube Selective Mute Poem.. sooo outstanding. Thank you for this lens.. it really touched me. angel blessed.
  • nightbear Jan 25, 2012 @ 6:20 pm | delete
    Beautifully written, Amazing information. I learned so much about selective mutism. And how wonderful that your little ten year old has improved and beginning to make some advances. What stimulating work you do. Outstanding! Blessed!
  • Tipi Jan 25, 2012 @ 2:04 pm | delete
    Returning with fresh angel dust for your excellent article on selective mutism!
  • moonlitta Jan 22, 2012 @ 4:11 am | delete
    This is an article I'll be visiting again, and again...Thank you for it:)
  • Jan 16, 2012 @ 3:41 pm | delete
    Torey Hayden, one marvelous teacher, has written memoirs about her work with children who suffer from selective mutism. I do believe Ghost Girl is the title. I have read all of her books, and recommend them highly.
  • fullofshoes Dec 27, 2011 @ 5:52 pm | delete
    Heartbreaking. I knew a little girl who suffered from this when she began kindergarten.
  • Heather426 Dec 20, 2011 @ 2:18 pm | delete
    always loved this lens:) Merry Christmas Debbie!
  • Inkhand Nov 22, 2011 @ 8:24 pm | delete
    A very interesting lens, SM can also be used to explain Hikikomori.
  • Evelyn_Saenz Nov 21, 2011 @ 8:06 pm | delete
    Fascinating account of working with a child with selective mutism. There is a child in the school where I work that has it. I had never run across anyone else in my life. Thank you for giving me more insight into what's going on in her head.
  • kersean16 Nov 20, 2011 @ 1:26 pm | delete
    Thanks for writing this wonderful lens!
  • peppervel Oct 26, 2011 @ 12:05 pm | delete
    thanks for sharing this lens. 1st time I heard of Mutism. very informative lens. my friend was just talking to a group of us about her concern for a friend's son who is 4 but yet do not speak at all. Sadly, his mom refused to seek diagnosis despite a few concerned friends brought it up. she claims it's ear infection.??? huh? It's important to get early intervention for any special needs kids.
  • WeddingZazzle Oct 23, 2011 @ 2:45 am | delete
    Blessed by a Squid Angel :)
  • Elaine Oct 17, 2011 @ 12:30 am | delete
    My daughter has SM and also Down syndrome! ( So I disagree with one of the videos that said selective mutism and mental retardation can't coexist.) Her selective mutism affects and limits her life so much more than Down syndrome. I would love to hear from anyone else that has the same situation in their family. I think it is a very rare occurrence.
  • June Biggs Jan 2, 2012 @ 4:33 pm | delete
    Hi
    My son also has Down syndrome and selective mutism - he is 19 now but has suffered with his mutism since the age of 7. It is at its worst in the classroom but impacts on many other areas of his life. I agree that his Down syndrome impacts on him far less than his mutism and anxiety. I have never heard of anyone else who has both these conditions. How old is your daughter? Would love to compare notes!
  • Tipi Oct 15, 2011 @ 11:02 am | delete
    Amazing work here Deb and so well shared, there is hope in sight! "Silence is the new loud", that says a whole lot!
  • tcmbrendan Oct 10, 2011 @ 10:05 am | delete
    Thank you for the share. Look forward to more in the future!
  • cy Oct 1, 2011 @ 2:20 am | delete
    thank you. I have a 6 years old SM child. this really give me insights on what the school does, and point me to the right books.
  • DavidDove Aug 30, 2011 @ 11:24 am | delete
    Really useful lens, thank you for raising my awareness.
  • TapIn2U Aug 15, 2011 @ 7:20 am | delete
    I agree! Wow - I am learning a lot! I need to come back and read again. The videos are very helpful, too. Fantastic lens! Hey - if you've got the time, try this great exercise from Margaret Lynch that could open the door to more Abundance - in minutes. Change is a choice: Tap along with a free demo and video and see if this works for you. Thanks! Sundae ;-)

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  • LisaAuch Aug 10, 2011 @ 1:15 pm | delete
    Whilst out and about on a Special quest for the angels, I wanted to drop on by and give you a magic angels dusting - Blessed-Because this page is just wonderful
  • Treasures-By-Brenda Jul 12, 2011 @ 6:28 pm | delete
    Wow, Deb, you have put your heart into this lens.
  • Blessedmombygrace Jun 20, 2011 @ 12:59 pm | delete
    This lens was fascinating reading. Amazing story.
  • HulaHoops May 21, 2011 @ 11:15 am | delete
    What an amazing story!!! I'm roaming around squidoo looking for lenses on late talkers and I found this! WOW!!!! I'm adding it to my Einstein Syndrome lens. It's interesting because some of the children that do get diagnosed with Einstein Syndrome will be mute, but always mute, not like in your example above. I just can't imagine holding on to my words. http://www.squidoo.com/einsteinsyndrome
  • asiliveandbreathe May 19, 2011 @ 8:21 am | delete
    A fascinating subject. Reading the case study reminded me of the 1960s book "Dibs in Search Of Self" by Virginia Axline.
    A few years ago my son was at a local Christmas Fair, walking round doing close-up magic tricks for people. He did a trick for a little girl, about 6 years old, and her mum. When he'd finished, the child said "Thank you for the magic". Her mum was astonished. She told him that her daughter was a selective mute and had never spoken to anyone except her mum or very close family! That trick really did feel like magic that day.
  • Ruthi May 11, 2011 @ 8:05 pm | delete
    Oh my, I am in awe over this lens, your story, your work, this child! You are truly a teacher hero!
  • WeirdStuff May 2, 2011 @ 5:58 am | delete
    Wow, really complex lense, great work
  • JeremiahStanghini Mar 29, 2011 @ 9:31 pm | delete
    I didn't realize that this was actually a thing... I just thought it was a quirky thing from the character on TBBT (Raj)... even though they've talked about it as a thing... (Leonard's mom saying: selective mutism is quite rare....)

    With Love and Gratitude,

    Jeremiah
  • Margo_Arrowsmith Mar 17, 2011 @ 5:22 am | delete
    Thoughtful lens. Angel Blessed
  • starstreamdesign Mar 3, 2011 @ 8:35 pm | delete
    I am the parent of a selectively mute 7 yo child and I thank you for this lens. Selective mutism is so misunderstood and even some family members have dismissed it, saying my daughter is stubborn or spoiled, or that she's not selectively mute. We are undergoing therapy currently. I only wish that we found out earlier about selective mutism, it was almost impossible to find someone who was familiar with this issue. We are lucky to finally have found a doctor who specializes in this and we are taking baby steps and have seen some improvement. Reading cases like this gives me hope.
  • LisaAuch Feb 26, 2011 @ 3:28 am | delete
    I worked with children in the same setting as you, and also had a passion for finding ways to "break through" What a wonderful page on Squidoo, I will add this to my torey hayden page, who specialised in cases of selective mutism, her books could make me laugh and cry all on the same page, but sometimes, just reading someone elses stories were inspiration enough ~Blessed~
  • EuroSquid Feb 12, 2011 @ 6:10 am | delete
    Excellent lens! Blessed
  • darciefrench Nov 18, 2010 @ 2:19 pm | delete
    Poddy sent me here with high regards for this lens on selective mutism. I share his commendations- excellent lens! Angel blessed and to be featured on November Blessings under Children and Mental health.
  • poddys Oct 14, 2010 @ 7:24 am | delete
    Checking to see how this lens is going.
  • reefswimmer Aug 3, 2010 @ 2:18 am | delete
    thx for the lens! I've known and worked with many kids who are (as I call the situation) electively mute. Have you read the classic on this subject Dibbs ? I ran across Dibbs when I was in college in the 60s, and the work of the gifted child and his therapist inspired my own entry into life as a child psychoanalyst.
  • WeddingZazzle Jul 10, 2010 @ 3:01 pm | delete
    Blessed by a SquidAngel :)
  • KarenTBTEN Feb 4, 2010 @ 1:14 am | delete
    This could be a valuable resource for teachers, especially since you give such detailed case studies. I know that Tori Hayden book -- I was actually thinking of Tori Hayden's work before you mentioned it.
  • aj2008 Nov 24, 2009 @ 9:23 am | delete
    Just back to let you know that The Children and Parenting Group has survived all the recent changes on Squidoo and is now a Lensography! This lens is featured at Children and Parenting HQ.

    And of course it gives me the chance to re-bless this excellent lens!
  • kimmanleyort Jun 18, 2009 @ 8:34 am | delete
    What a fabulous and informative lens!
  • Rob Cormier Jun 15, 2009 @ 1:14 pm | delete
    Your case study was very interesting. You did an excellent job!

    R Cormier
    www.selectivemutism.ca
  • Heather426 Jun 9, 2009 @ 12:02 pm | delete
    Great lens about a subject that only a few know about. I was voluntarily mute from age 2-4 because I was traumatized by my father's leaving for Korea...5*
  • CherylK May 26, 2009 @ 10:01 am | delete
    I'm so impressed with your writing, Deb. This was easy to read and so informative. I enjoyed reading about your week by week progress and happy that it all went well in the end.
  • spirituality May 21, 2009 @ 7:58 am | delete
    Great lens - you've been blessed by a squidoo angel :)
  • aj2008 May 20, 2009 @ 4:51 am | delete
    This is such an amazing lens. You have put so much work into it. I am very proud that you chose to submit it to the Children and Parenting Group and here's a Blessing in recognition of not just a great lens but also a Lensmaster who takes her time to produce such original work ;)
  • Linda Meaker May 8, 2009 @ 4:33 am | delete
    My 6 year old son suffers from selective mutism, I am struggeling to find the correct therapist to help him. I live in Gordon's Bay Cape Town South Africa. If anyone knows of who I can contact - it would be appreciated!!!
    I can be contacted in lindameaker@yahoo.com

    Thanks for the article, it's amazing of how many things ring true. I am lucky to have a very understanding grade 1 teacher. She has told Aaron to speak when he is ready and tries not to pressurise him. His grades are however taking a bit of strain. He does communicate, with nods, shakes and he answers his maths with showing fingers.
    I want to help my son so badly.....Frustration is an understatement!
    Dropping him off at school is the "clinging" stage, and he cries when he sees his teacher, BUT he settles down after 2 minutes and resumes school work.
    He will not even ask to go to the bathroom and he either holds it in or starts crying, then she has to guess what the matter is. She has become pretty good at it.
  • sittonbull May 1, 2009 @ 10:37 am | delete
    What an amazing lens on a subject I knew very little about. Thank you for sharing and for adding this to the plexo of my lens.
  • debnet Apr 18, 2009 @ 4:20 am | in reply to RickyRobi | delete
    Thank you for being so open and sharing your experiences with us. I hope you continue to progress and overcome your difficulties. Best wishes for your future.
  • RickyRobi Apr 17, 2009 @ 8:07 pm | delete
    I was selectively mute as a child and didn't speak to anyone not in my immediate family until I was about 8. I slowly...very slowly started speaking to others. I had to physically make myself speak. The teachers never understood. It is from anxiety. I was SO afraid of doing the wrong thing. I have a great fear of doing things wrong. I have had to "train" myself to get over this fear. I have all the traits you have listed. I am over 30 years old and still suffer and have trouble communicating face to face. There are just some gaps in how I learned to communicate. I don't seem to converse in the same steps that others do. I see it, and just can't figure out how to teach myself these missing steps, yet. I'm working on it. I have gotten over communication on the phone with strangers as I have been working in a call center environment for 12 years. I have trouble communicating on the phone with family and friends. I can only speak to them comfortably in person.
  • Pastiche Apr 17, 2009 @ 7:21 am | delete
    This is a fascinating lens about a topic I had not really explored previously. You've created a good platform for discussion as well as raised awareness about the problem. It's heartening to witness the devotion of educators like yourself who work with troubled and disabled children. Bless you...
  • funwithtrains Apr 5, 2009 @ 10:38 pm | delete
    Great lens!
  • JaguarJulie Mar 21, 2009 @ 3:59 pm | delete
    Deb, you are such an inspiration -- this is quite a remarkable lens -- to read about the steps you took in your case study.
  • maehb Mar 6, 2009 @ 11:56 pm | delete
    This is an excellent blog. I will definitely recommend it once I am able to post videos again on youtube.
    by the way, I'm honored you posted my selective mutism vid on your blog. It just so happens to be the first video on this page.

    Thanks
  • Sylviane_Nuccio Feb 21, 2009 @ 8:24 pm | delete
    Very interesting lens, full of information. I love those informative lenses on no so common subjects. Bravo and 5* for you!
  • ekta1007 Feb 6, 2009 @ 6:00 pm | delete
    I loved the poem (Kim), didn't want to skip through it.Pinch me if I do not get back here . It is 5:30 am in morning here,and I need to go to sleep !

    ~
    ek
  • Teddi14 Jan 24, 2009 @ 8:47 pm | delete
    A visitor to my lens about special education was looking for information on mutism-- so I am glad you added the link to this lens on mine so he could find this!
  • aj2008 Jan 18, 2009 @ 11:25 am | delete
    Deb, someone posted a thread on the Mumsnet forum about Selective Mutism, I have suggested they visit this lens.
  • RobC Jan 14, 2009 @ 7:17 am | delete
    I forgot the URL http://smsg.baseman.ca

    Thank you
  • RobC Jan 14, 2009 @ 7:16 am | delete
    Excellent material! I have an on-line support group forum for Selective Mutism, feel free to check it out. It would be nice to have some new members to stir up more conversation again.
  • CDT Dec 11, 2008 @ 1:17 pm | delete
    Excellent lens...In a past life I was a SEN Teaching Assistant and one of the children I worked with was a Selective Mute...it's great to know that there are people out there like you who go the extra mile...
  • Joan4 Dec 8, 2008 @ 9:11 am | delete
    Fascinating to read your notes and watch your progress with this child. Excellent!
  • dannystaple Dec 5, 2008 @ 2:03 am | delete
    This lens was thoroughly worth reading through to the end. The account of the sessions is very informative. This is a top lens!
  • debnet Nov 30, 2008 @ 10:29 am | in reply to Debcam | delete
    Hi Debcam, I'm glad you've found my work useful with your case study. This is one reason I wrote about it, to share good practise and help others.
    As for the child you mention, I don't think anyone could give you an answer to that without some kind of formal assesment on the child. If you're concerned, then maybe a chat with your link E.P., or even the O.T., if her fine motor skills are a problem.
    Good luck with the case study!!
  • Debcam Nov 30, 2008 @ 10:21 am | delete
    It´s an extremely informative lens. I´m just beginning to research Selective Mutism for my case study and yours was the first I came up with. I normally scan sites first then read, but I found yours so interesting I stayed to read it! Well done.

    I´m a PGCE student and have a selective mute child in my class and I am observing her for the case study. I have noticed (apart from the above criteria on Selective Mute) that she has extremely poor motor skills. She is 7 yrs old, would you say there´s a connection to her disorder?

    Thanks!
  • LH Nov 29, 2008 @ 9:45 pm | in reply to debnet | delete
    Thank you. It's hard for me.
  • HypnoTrance Nov 27, 2008 @ 12:15 pm | delete
    Hi
    An amazing lens on a litte know condition. Well done!
  • leacharlton Nov 26, 2008 @ 8:20 am | delete
    A friend of mine has a child (under 5) that has selective mutism. The child is beginning to speak ... this has been extremely frustrating for their family. Thank you for this detailed and informative lens.
  • ElizabethJeanAllen Nov 21, 2008 @ 3:23 pm | delete
    Wonderful lens! Very informative.
    5*
    and thank you for your kind comments on my Say Something Nice lens.
    Lizzy
  • debnet Nov 13, 2008 @ 2:37 am | delete
    Thank you for sharing your experiences with us. I hope things go well for you. Debnet.[in reply to LH]
  • LH Nov 12, 2008 @ 11:35 pm | delete
    I choose to be mutism because I don't hurt by friend again. Mutism is good for me so I won't be close friend then get hurt. Mutism is better than talkive.
  • Margaret_Schaut Nov 12, 2008 @ 10:58 am | delete
    I have seen this far more in the last ten years than I did in the previous decades of my entire life. I notice a connection to television and video games in the very young, but I'm not an expert. Well done page!
  • Jenysie Nov 11, 2008 @ 6:57 pm | delete
    Wow! What a wonderful job you have! You are very lucky, to get to help children! I've always wanted to do that, I guess in a way I do, I'm a stay-at-home mommy!
    Thanks for sharing your experiences with us!
    5*
    Sincerely,
    Jenysie
  • aj2008 Oct 31, 2008 @ 5:05 pm | delete
    I am so pleased that this lens is part of the
  • chefkeem Oct 22, 2008 @ 11:22 pm | delete
    You've been blessed by a Squid Angel for this outstanding lens!
  • thrivingmom Oct 3, 2008 @ 5:52 pm | delete
    Great lens. My sister didn't talk until she was 5. My mom took her to the doctor at age 5 for a check up and the doctor asked my sister how she was doing and my mom answered. He then asked her how she liked school and my mom answered. The dr. told my mom that my sister was probably not talking because she was always speaking for her. My mom began encouraging my sister to speak for herself and she started talking!

    I gave you 5* -- great lens topic and very well done.
  • EelKat Sep 20, 2008 @ 1:07 pm | delete
    I was a child who did not talk and am today an adult who continues to speak only on rare occasions (See here for more info: http://www.squidoo.com/EelKat#module11628432 ). From being such a person myself, I know how very hard it is to be around others, because so few are willing to make any attempt to understand you and most would rather resort to teasing, bullying, and name calling. For me, I'm not speech impaired or traumatized, (two very common myths about people like me) I just find talking a complete and total waste of time. I prefer to focus my physical energy on more worthwhile pursuits.
  • mulberry Aug 27, 2008 @ 9:42 am | delete
    A very good find for anyone interested in such topics (such as myself), excellent depth!
  • RinchenChodron Aug 27, 2008 @ 8:23 am | delete
    Excellent lens!!! ***** - I think the text is extensive and this may both increase ratings and decrease interest. Most internet cruisers don't read this much, but such a unique case. I'm sure parents, teachers and others who know a child with this syndrome will find this fascinating at did I.
  • Evelyn_Saenz Aug 16, 2008 @ 11:38 pm | delete
    Although I had run across selective mutism in fiction I had not really thought about how to deal with it as a teacher. You have put together an amazing lens.

    What an inspirational lens!

    Teachers touch each of our lives in amazing ways. I'd love to have you add this lens to the plexo on my lens Teachering from the Heart.

    Also, please consider joining the Unit Studies: Fun, Active, and Creative Learning
  • tdove Jul 28, 2008 @ 2:54 pm | delete
    Thanks for joining G Rated Lense Factory!
  • OhMe Jul 28, 2008 @ 1:20 pm | delete
    Very well done and informative. 5*
  • aj2008 Jul 24, 2008 @ 6:12 am | delete
    Brilliant and fascinating lens. I had heard of the condition but your case study makes for very informative reading. 5*
  • aj2008 Jul 24, 2008 @ 6:05 am | delete
    What a fascinating lens! As the mother of four, in my experience there's a lot of conditions/problems with children that, when you look at the whole picture, are caused or contributed to by external factors. I appreciate you have to be careful about what you say in any Case Study such as this, but would be interested to know if Selective Mutism is something that can strike any child, regardless of their family life and other circumstances or if the condition is the symptom of an underlying cause.

    Whatever the reasons, I would assume that the degree of success in helping children with Selective Mutism is utterly dependent on the level of co-operation and support you get from the school and the family.
  • Webcodes Jul 21, 2008 @ 11:11 am | delete
    Thank you for this 5*. Fascinating article. You are a true inspiration. Thank you again.
  • GypsyOwl Jul 17, 2008 @ 3:07 pm | delete
    5* IS NOT enough. This is an exceptional, well researched, very well written, and very helpful lens. Thank you for your compassionate approach to this very important topic.
  • lens4Him Jul 17, 2008 @ 10:01 am | delete
    Extremely well put together lens about a topic I knew absolutely nothing about. 5*
  • Spook Jul 16, 2008 @ 12:23 pm | delete
    Fascinating and the first time I've ever heard of this
  • RedSportNiac Jul 9, 2008 @ 11:53 am | delete
    Nice work. Thanks for sharing all these useful information. It helps us bit in understanding the silent world. Well done.
  • LaraineRose Jul 9, 2008 @ 3:52 am | delete
    Debbie, I worked at a facility for children with problems, "Jack Ledger House" in Victoria, B.C. I was one of the support staff for the school department. I found your transcript interesting and it brought back memories of some of the dear little children there. So many problems/so few solutions, but the main thing was the effort, thought and time the staff put into finding solutions. Thank you for posting this lens. I look forward to reading more from you. Have a great time in Florida! 5 stars, fan, favorite & lensroll.
  • Jul 4, 2008 @ 10:04 pm | delete
    This Lens has great insight and hopefully will help many parents as to how to help their child. As you pointed out many practitioners are pro or against using psychiatric medications on children. I have a lens called
    PsychotropicDrugsKillingMachine - I know the title of the lens is aggressive but it's the truth. Thank you so much for this great
    lens.
  • Katrine Jul 3, 2008 @ 2:58 pm | delete
    Thanks Debbie for sharing this with us. It has given me a lot of food for thought!
  • dawn c. Jul 2, 2008 @ 4:54 pm | delete
    wow, what a powerful piece of work! i was hooked on reading your session work. what a rollercoaster of emotions you must of experienced. but, what an outcome! well done debbie, loved your lens.
  • Gordon_Hamilton Jul 1, 2008 @ 3:42 am | delete
    Wow, this is a subject upon which I know absolutely abouyt but I read it in full and can clearly see how much work, attention and love has gone into creating this lens. Very well done. 5*
  • Eileeen Jun 30, 2008 @ 12:14 pm | delete
    A great piece Debbie. Thank you for opening my eyes to the subject. Seems you have worked very hard with this child. We often dismiss things that go on in our childrens lives, then in adult hood the problems spoil their lives.
    Very well done Debbie.
  • blujeanmomma Jun 30, 2008 @ 9:13 am | delete
    Very nice lens about a subject that I knew little about (except for a few news stories). It's nice that you are bringing awareness to this highly misunderstood subject. 5****
  • charlino Jun 30, 2008 @ 9:12 am | delete
    Excellent and informative.
  • Jimmie Jun 29, 2008 @ 9:16 am | delete
    Wow. Incredible content here. I know this will be helpful to parents and teachers.
  • JohnNilsen1108 Jun 27, 2008 @ 10:26 pm | delete
    Great little lense for newbies to model,gave you 5 stars, let me know what you think of my lense.
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  • Comfortdoc Jun 27, 2008 @ 6:00 pm | delete
    Thank you for lensrolling the Loss, Grief & Bereavement lens. Please add your Selective Mutism lens to the Grief & Loss Club, http://www.squidoo.com/groups/grief-and-loss-club.
    Well done.
  • triathlontraining Jun 27, 2008 @ 1:37 pm | delete
    Huh! I'd never heard of that before. It's always nice to learn something new. :)
  • debnet Jun 27, 2008 @ 1:29 pm | delete
    Thank you all for your comments on my first work related Lens. I still have a lot to do on here, so please keep checking back to see where I've got too.

    Flashfink, thank you for sharing your experience with us. I can only begin to imagine how frightening things must have been for you.

    Debbie
  • Flashfink Jun 26, 2008 @ 9:54 pm | delete
    I suffered from this when I was a kid but didn't know it had a name until recently. The worst part of it was that when the other kids knew they could bully me and take my things away from me (I was pushed down stairs a couple of times) and that I wouldn't tell an adult about it.
  • beeobrien Jun 26, 2008 @ 7:21 pm | delete
    A wonderful start on this lens. Powerful subject.
  • poddys Jun 26, 2008 @ 6:25 am | delete
    This is very nice for one of your first lenses, great job. This is a very important topic that very few people know a lot about. 5*****
  • grassosalvato86 Jun 25, 2008 @ 11:55 am | delete
    This is an important topic for a lens, and what an impotant mission you've got dealing with these children. 5 stars

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