Abstract

Selective mutism (SM) is an anxiety-related disorder characterized by a child’s consistent failure to speak in specific social settings despite normal speech ability in others. This case report details the treatment of a 7-year-old girl diagnosed with SM using a multimodal therapy approach combining Cognitive-Behavioral techniques, speech therapy, and family counselling. Over 12 weeks, significant improvements were observed in verbal communication at school and social settings. This report underscores the importance of individualized, interdisciplinary interventions for effective management of selective mutism.