Author Question: In order to make a diagnosis of selective mutism A) other developmental delays must be ruled out. ... (Read 24 times)

newyorker26 · **on:** Jun 22, 2018

In order to make a diagnosis of selective mutism

A) other developmental delays must be ruled out.
B) the child must be at least four years old.
C) the condition must persist for at least 2 months.
D) the child must know the language.

Question 2

Justine has the ability to speak and knows the language. However, for more than six months she has
refused to speak to her teacher or any adult other than her parents. The best diagnosis for Justine is
probably

A) separation anxiety disorder. B) antisocial personality disorder.
C) autism. D) selective mutism.