Scoping Review of Treatment of Selective Mutism in Children and Adolescents in the Last 5 Years

Abstract

Introduction : Selective mutism (SM) characterized by the consistent absence of speaking in specific situations, while adequately speaking in other situations. SM can have a debilitating impact on the psychosocial and academic functioning in childhood. Cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) is the recommended approach for SM. Methods:A database research was performed to identify all relevant articles on the Treatment of selective mutism in children and adolescent patients in the last 5 years (from 2017 to 2022). Results:5 Articles were revealed by our literature research after exclusion the Articles that did not meet the inclusion criteria. Conclusions: The psychological and the Pharmacological treatment for selective mutism was supported with these findings, while combination treatment generally limits the evidence. The potential involvement of autism spectrum disorder in SM has implications for clinical practice when treating children with SM. The intricacy of the etiology of SM makes a multimodal approach to diagnosis and treatment highly recommended. The identification of various illnesses with different etiologies and courses may sometimes begin with the diagnosis of selective mutism as a preliminary diagnostic. In people with selective mutism, developmental disorders and some other diseases frequently coincide.