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"Like a camera, the silent patient sees, hears, records, and retains everything, but does not respond verbally" (Hadley, 1994, p. 2) SM aka Selective mutism is an anxiety disorder characterized by a child’s inability to speak and communicate effectively in select social settings. This disorder can be painful for children and overwhelming for parents. Selective mutism begins in early childhood between ages 2 and 4. Countless of times SM has been mistaken for autism stubbornness or oppositional behavior. Children with selective mutism speak in environments where they feel secure and comfortable.''