ICD-11 code : 6B06;
Preferred Label : Selective mutism;
ICD-11 definition : Selective mutism is characterized consistent selectivity in speaking, such that a
child demonstrates adequate language competence in specific social situations, typically
at home, but consistently fails to speak in others, typically at school. The disturbance
lasts for at least one month, is not limited to the first month of school, and is
of sufficient severity to interfere with educational or occupational achievement or
with social communication. Failure to speak is not due to a lack of knowledge of,
or comfort with, the spoken language required in the social situation (e.g., a different
language spoken at school than at home).;
ICD-11 synonym : elective mutism;
ICD-11 inclusion : adjustment disorder, elective mutism; adjustment reaction, elective mutism;
Origin ID : 167946871;
UMLS CUI : C0236818;
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Selective mutism is characterized consistent selectivity in speaking, such that a
child demonstrates adequate language competence in specific social situations, typically
at home, but consistently fails to speak in others, typically at school. The disturbance
lasts for at least one month, is not limited to the first month of school, and is
of sufficient severity to interfere with educational or occupational achievement or
with social communication. Failure to speak is not due to a lack of knowledge of,
or comfort with, the spoken language required in the social situation (e.g., a different
language spoken at school than at home).
