What it is Selective Mutism (SM) is an anxiety disorder where a child can speak comfortably in some settings (usually at home) but consistently doesn’t speak in others (school, public) despite the ability to do so. It typically starts before…
What it is DMDD is a childhood condition characterized by chronic, severe irritability with frequent temper outbursts (3+ times per week) and persistently irritable or angry mood between outbursts, lasting 12+ months across settings (home, school, peers). It typically starts…
What it is Learning differences include conditions like dyslexia (reading), dyscalculia (math), and dysgraphia (writing), as well as language disorders and processing differences. These are not indicators of intelligence; they reflect diverse ways the brain processes information. Without recognition and…
