Click on the star to go to the bibliography! I have placed as many articles that I can find here. I have most of the English articles but not those in foreign languages. In the future, I may give short summaries on important papers. |
Books too expensive to buy? Try borrowing it from the Toronto public library or the Singapore National Library. |
A guide for parents of troubled children provides compassionate advice on the diagnosis, treatment, and prognosis for thirteen psychological disorders, including ADD, depression, and anxiety, dispelling myths about medication and other available treatments. Reprint. 25,000 first printing. Over the last decade, there has been considerable progress in the recognition and treatment of anxiety across the lifespan. Researchers now believe that the childhood-onset anxiety syndromes foreshadow adult anxiety disorders. This belief, coupled with the advent of DSM-IV, which introduces classification refinements that more closely align childhood and adult disorders, provides the impetus for Anxiety Disorders in Children and Adolescents - the most comprehensive volume available on anxiety disorders in young people. Rich with state-of-the-art coverage of anxiety disorders in children and adolescents, this all-inclusive volume is an ideal resource for clinicians and clinical researchers alike. Written in an accessible style, it also serves as a reference and text for students at all levels of training (Editorial comments) Florida International Univ., Miami. A text for clinicians and researchers, containing a number of interdisciplinary contributions dealing with the phenomenon of adolescent and child anxiety disorders. Includes a historical introduction and chapters on neurobiological, learning, conceptual and management issues. Softcover. Boston College, MA. Provides instruction to teach anxious children coping skills. Through dozens of activities children can learn how to alleviate stress, build courage and trust, and become an innovative problem solver. Based on the acclaimed 'COPE' program. |
The book has been written for applied researchers and practitioners in the disciplines of school psychology, speech-language pathology, special education, expressive therapy, family therapy, psychiatry, clinical psychology, pediatric medicine, and social work. Elective mutism is discussed within the important context of silence and gender differences in communication. The elective mutism literature focuses on the characteristics of specific patients but little has been done in systematic theory building. Hadley addresses this issue and argues for a multidimensional theory of elective mutism. The book has five major purposes: (1) to provide a background for the problem of elective mutism by identifying the characteristics of healthy users of silence; (2) to provide a compendium of practical approaches for assessing and treating elective mutism; (3) to suggest etiological models of elective mutism based on the evaluation and synthesis of case study data; (4) to identify recurring themes and major issues in the published literature; and (5) to identify research questions related to the assessment and treatment of elective mutism. A unique feature of the book is the inclusion of an assessment instrument for monitoring and recording information about the behavior of silence users. It can also be used to monitor and record progress during treatment. The book addresses the characteristics of elective mutism, psychosocial factors of silence and communication, psychosocial characteristics of electively mute persons, theories of elective mutism, legal aspects of the silence user role, direct observation of behavior, why-questions beyond direct observation, assessment of electively mute behavior, and unsystematic informal treatments. The treatment section is extensive and includes behavioral interventions such as positive self-modeling and expressive therapies such as play therapy, phototherapy and art therapy. Editorial comments. Selective mutism in children is characterized by persistent refusal to speak in one or more social situations (e.g., at school or among strangers), notwithstanding the demonstrated ability to use language at home. The range of treatment options has recently expanded to include promising behavioral, psychopharmacological, and multi-modal approaches in addition to psychodynamic and family systems therapy. Toward overcoming the traditional intractability of the disorder, the authors exhort clinicians - psychologists, psychiatrists, pediatricians, counselors, social workers - to familiarize themselves with all of the options in order to expand their repertoires and individualize treatment strategies. Comprehensive in scope, this book presents the most of the major therapeutic approaches and offers alternatives to professionals working with selectively mute children. Ed comments. Unfortunately, these were all scientific journal articles collected together to make a book. It does not read as continuous prose. |
Chatterbox Jamie by Nancy Evans Cooney: A young boy starts school and cannot speak until he meets a baby. Suitable for young children entering daycare or kindergarten. Flip-Flop Girl by Katherine Peterson: Uprooted following the death of their father, nine year old Vinnie and her five year old brother, Mason, cope in different ways --one in silence-- but both with the help of Lupe, the flip-flop girl. For ages 8-12. Flying Solo by Ralph Fletcher: Rachel, having chosen to be mute following the sudden death of a classmate, shares responsibility with the other sixth graders who decided not to report that the substitute teacher failed to show up. Written from the perspectives of different students as they show that kids can take charge. For ages 9-12. Ghosts don't get goosebumps by Elvira Woodruff: Vacationing in a farm in West Virginia near the haunted glass factory where crazy old Irwin Loop used to make marbles, eleven year old Jenna decides to use the place to shock ker younger brother, who is 5 and does not speak, into talking. For ages. For ages 8-12. Memory Jug by Patricia Martin: Having taken over the job of speaking for her younger sister Amaryllis when a family tragedy causes her to stop talking, Mack resents having to step aside when she is no longer a mouthpiece. For ages 8-12. The Silent Storm by Sherry Garland: Thirteen year old Alyssa has not spoken since seeing her parents die in a hurricane, and now, three years later, another storm threatens the home she shares with her grandfather on Galveston Island. Who's there? by Stephanie S Tolan: When fourteen year old Drew and her mute younger brother come to live with their father's estranged relatives after their parent's sudden death, they discover that the house is haunted by ghosts and a deadly family secret. Straw Sense by Rona Rupert: He never spoke, and no one knew his name was Goolam-Habib. He and his aunt were new to the village surrounded by strawberry fields. One day, taking shelter from the rain, the boy comes upon an old man making a straw filled doll. Over time, what begins as a scarecrow becomes an entire doll family with a mother in a pink polka dot blouse and a blue cloth girl with braids. Joined with the old man in their work, Goolam-Habib rediscovers what he has lost and, in the process, finds himself. For ages 6 to 12. The Very Quiet Cricket by Eric Carle: A quiet cricket who doesn't speak to the various bugs he meets until he meets his own kind. For young children. Finn by Katharine Jay Bacon. Unable to speak after his parents and sister are killed in a plane crash, 15 year old Finn goes to stay with his grandmother in Vermont. At the farm, his friendship with a neighbor, the activities of the local drug dealers, and the actions of a hybrid wolf force him to deal with his grief. For 12 to 16 years. Robin's Country by Monica Furlong: A mute orphan boy with only shadowy recollections of his past, runs away from his cruel master and eventually joins Robin Hood and his followers in their forest hideaway. Cat's got your tongue: A story for children afraid to speak by Charles Schaefer Anna is afraid of strangers and so becomes an elective mute when she enters kindergarten. With the help of a doctor and her family, she becomes confident enough to begin to speak and make a friend. The unattractive picture book, illustrated with serviceable pencil drawings, will find a limited audience only as bibliotherapy. -- Copyright © 1993 The Horn Book, Inc. All rights reserved. |
4. Powerpoint Slides on selective mutism (you must have Microsoft Powerpoint 97 in order to view) |
Studying Selective Mutism |
If there is a condition that is poorly studied, it would have to be selective mutism. Since its discussion by Kussmaul in the 1800s, less than 300 scientific papers have been published. Most of these were case reports and a number were merely reviews of the literature. Some books have been written (4 academic publications on last count) and very few systematic studies have been produced. I include a list of all the publications on selective mutism that I could find. Most of the papers can be traced from the University libraries or through literature search services like lonesome doc. I have tried to group them into relevant sections for the interested reader. It is important that parents are well read and informed. My experience with parents are that they provide the key to unlocking a child's mutism. |
4. Powerpoint Slides on selective mutism (you must have Microsoft Powerpoint 97 in order to view) |
Papers on selective mutism |
Books on Selective Mutism |
Fictional works |
These are story books about mutism. Some of the books are more about mutism as the result of psychological trauma and not strictly selective mutism. |
Chatterbox Jamie by Nancy Evans Cooney: A young boy starts school and cannot speak until he meets a baby. Suitable for young children entering daycare or kindergarten. Flip-Flop Girl by Katherine Peterson: Uprooted following the death of their father, nine year old Vinnie and her five year old brother, Mason, cope in different ways --one in silence-- but both with the help of Lupe, the flip-flop girl. For ages 8-12. Flying Solo by Ralph Fletcher: Rachel, having chosen to be mute following the sudden death of a classmate, shares responsibility with the other sixth graders who decided not to report that the substitute teacher failed to show up. Written from the perspectives of different students as they show that kids can take charge. For ages 9-12. Ghosts don't get goosebumps by Elvira Woodruff: Vacationing in a farm in West Virginia near the haunted glass factory where crazy old Irwin Loop used to make marbles, eleven year old Jenna decides to use the place to shock ker younger brother, who is 5 and does not speak, into talking. For ages. For ages 8-12. Memory Jug by Patricia Martin: Having taken over the job of speaking for her younger sister Amaryllis when a family tragedy causes her to stop talking, Mack resents having to step aside when she is no longer a mouthpiece. For ages 8-12. The Silent Storm by Sherry Garland: Thirteen year old Alyssa has not spoken since seeing her parents die in a hurricane, and now, three years later, another storm threatens the home she shares with her grandfather on Galveston Island. Who's there? by Stephanie S Tolan: When fourteen year old Drew and her mute younger brother come to live with their father's estranged relatives after their parent's sudden death, they discover that the house is haunted by ghosts and a deadly family secret. Straw Sense by Rona Rupert: He never spoke, and no one knew his name was Goolam-Habib. He and his aunt were new to the village surrounded by strawberry fields. One day, taking shelter from the rain, the boy comes upon an old man making a straw filled doll. Over time, what begins as a scarecrow becomes an entire doll family with a mother in a pink polka dot blouse and a blue cloth girl with braids. Joined with the old man in their work, Goolam-Habib rediscovers what he has lost and, in the process, finds himself. For ages 6 to 12. The Very Quiet Cricket by Eric Carle: A quiet cricket who doesn't speak to the various bugs he meets until he meets his own kind. For young children. Finn by Katharine Jay Bacon. Unable to speak after his parents and sister are killed in a plane crash, 15 year old Finn goes to stay with his grandmother in Vermont. At the farm, his friendship with a neighbor, the activities of the local drug dealers, and the actions of a hybrid wolf force him to deal with his grief. For 12 to 16 years. Robin's Country by Monica Furlong: A mute orphan boy with only shadowy recollections of his past, runs away from his cruel master and eventually joins Robin Hood and his followers in their forest hideaway. Cat's got your tongue: A story for children afraid to speak by Charles Schaefer Anna is afraid of strangers and so becomes an elective mute when she enters kindergarten. With the help of a doctor and her family, she becomes confident enough to begin to speak and make a friend. The unattractive picture book, illustrated with serviceable pencil drawings, will find a limited audience only as bibliotherapy. -- Copyright © 1993 The Horn Book, Inc. All rights reserved. |
Non-Fictional works |
The book has been written for applied researchers and practitioners in the disciplines of school psychology, speech-language pathology, special education, expressive therapy, family therapy, psychiatry, clinical psychology, pediatric medicine, and social work. Elective mutism is discussed within the important context of silence and gender differences in communication. The elective mutism literature focuses on the characteristics of specific patients but little has been done in systematic theory building. Hadley addresses this issue and argues for a multidimensional theory of elective mutism. The book has five major purposes: (1) to provide a background for the problem of elective mutism by identifying the characteristics of healthy users of silence; (2) to provide a compendium of practical approaches for assessing and treating elective mutism; (3) to suggest etiological models of elective mutism based on the evaluation and synthesis of case study data; (4) to identify recurring themes and major issues in the published literature; and (5) to identify research questions related to the assessment and treatment of elective mutism. A unique feature of the book is the inclusion of an assessment instrument for monitoring and recording information about the behavior of silence users. It can also be used to monitor and record progress during treatment. The book addresses the characteristics of elective mutism, psychosocial factors of silence and communication, psychosocial characteristics of electively mute persons, theories of elective mutism, legal aspects of the silence user role, direct observation of behavior, why-questions beyond direct observation, assessment of electively mute behavior, and unsystematic informal treatments. The treatment section is extensive and includes behavioral interventions such as positive self-modeling and expressive therapies such as play therapy, phototherapy and art therapy. Editorial comments. Selective mutism in children is characterized by persistent refusal to speak in one or more social situations (e.g., at school or among strangers), notwithstanding the demonstrated ability to use language at home. The range of treatment options has recently expanded to include promising behavioral, psychopharmacological, and multi-modal approaches in addition to psychodynamic and family systems therapy. Toward overcoming the traditional intractability of the disorder, the authors exhort clinicians - psychologists, psychiatrists, pediatricians, counselors, social workers - to familiarize themselves with all of the options in order to expand their repertoires and individualize treatment strategies. Comprehensive in scope, this book presents the most of the major therapeutic approaches and offers alternatives to professionals working with selectively mute children. Ed comments. Unfortunately, these were all scientific journal articles collected together to make a book. It does not read as continuous prose. |
A guide for parents of troubled children provides compassionate advice on the diagnosis, treatment, and prognosis for thirteen psychological disorders, including ADD, depression, and anxiety, dispelling myths about medication and other available treatments. Reprint. 25,000 first printing. Over the last decade, there has been considerable progress in the recognition and treatment of anxiety across the lifespan. Researchers now believe that the childhood-onset anxiety syndromes foreshadow adult anxiety disorders. This belief, coupled with the advent of DSM-IV, which introduces classification refinements that more closely align childhood and adult disorders, provides the impetus for Anxiety Disorders in Children and Adolescents - the most comprehensive volume available on anxiety disorders in young people. Rich with state-of-the-art coverage of anxiety disorders in children and adolescents, this all-inclusive volume is an ideal resource for clinicians and clinical researchers alike. Written in an accessible style, it also serves as a reference and text for students at all levels of training (Editorial comments) Florida International Univ., Miami. A text for clinicians and researchers, containing a number of interdisciplinary contributions dealing with the phenomenon of adolescent and child anxiety disorders. Includes a historical introduction and chapters on neurobiological, learning, conceptual and management issues. Softcover. Boston College, MA. Provides instruction to teach anxious children coping skills. Through dozens of activities children can learn how to alleviate stress, build courage and trust, and become an innovative problem solver. Based on the acclaimed 'COPE' program. |
Books too expensive to buy? Try borrowing it from the Toronto public library or the Singapore National Library. |
Click on the star to go to the bibliography! I have placed as many articles that I can find here. I have most of the English articles but not those in foreign languages. In the future, I may give short summaries on important papers. |
Reference Books |
Updated on: July 3, 2002
