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 Spiderman  Horsham 14 Jul 21 6.52pm |
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Does anyone know someone who has/is suffering from this? It has barely been recognised by medical professionals in the U.K. until very recently. If so, what treatment advice was given. She is a very talented artist but is unable to pursue a career due to this. Her GP gas been unhelpful and her parents do not know what to do. From a personal perspective I find it difficult, that she cannot talk to us. My son has been accepted as her full-time cater but he seems reluctant/unable to find other employment.
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| Stirlingsays 14 Jul 21 7.08pm |
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Never heard of the selective form. Sounds difficult, sorry to hear it. Let's hope that time heals for her enough for her to engage.
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| Spiderman Horsham 14 Jul 21 7.16pm |
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Originally posted by Stirlingsays
Never heard of the selective form. Sounds difficult, sorry to hear it. Let's hope that time heals for her enough for her to engage. Many Thanks but not sure it will. I have suggested hypnotherapy but unfortunately her parents finances would not stretch to this. I find it quite difficult/awkward but she is a nice person and it is a waste of talent
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croydon proud  Any european country i fancy! 14 Jul 21 7.19pm |
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Originally posted by Spiderman
Does anyone know someone who has/is suffering from this? It has barely been recognised by medical professionals in the U.K. until very recently. If so, what treatment advice was given. She is a very talented artist but is unable to pursue a career due to this. Her GP gas been unhelpful and her parents do not know what to do. From a personal perspective I find it difficult, that she cannot talk to us. My son has been accepted as her full-time cater but he seems reluctant/unable to find other employment. Sorry to hear this Spider, just looked it up and it says it rarely goes away by itself in adults and you need to seek help as it can get worse. No doubt you have already read that yourself, does get better in children-thou no help to you. Good luck with it and tread carefully mate.
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| Spiderman Horsham 14 Jul 21 7.23pm |
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Originally posted by croydon proud
Sorry to hear this Spider, just looked it up and it says it rarely goes away by itself in adults and you need to seek help as it can get worse. No doubt you have already read that yourself, does get better in children-thou no help to you. Good luck with it and tread carefully mate. Many thanks. Wouldn’t dream of saying anything out of place, as my son seems very happy but it is awkward at times and I think it is holding him back., but what can you do, he is smitten! It does appear easier to treat in young ones but we can only hope! Her GO has been unhelpful and any professional advice costs s***loads Edited by Spiderman (14 Jul 2021 7.25pm)
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| Midlands Eagle 14 Jul 21 7.46pm |
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Originally posted by Spiderman
Does anyone know someone who has/is suffering from this? I feel your pain. My 21 year old son is autistic and doesn't really talk to anyone face to face even close family. I bought him a VR headset for Christmas and he has made loads of friends all over the world and gabbles away to them all the time but remains mute if face to face. Autism isn't the same though as selective mutism even though one of the symptoms is similar
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| Spiderman Horsham 14 Jul 21 9.01pm |
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Originally posted by Midlands Eagle
I feel your pain. My 21 year old son is autistic and doesn't really talk to anyone face to face even close family. I bought him a VR headset for Christmas and he has made loads of friends all over the world and gabbles away to them all the time but remains mute if face to face. Autism isn't the same though as selective mutism even though one of the symptoms is similar Sorry to hear about your son. My son has been seeing her for 2 years and I really thought by now, she could talk to us. Not sure how this will pan out for their future. I must admit to having sleepless nights over it, hopefully I will feel better about the situation if my son manages to secure a job
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| orpingtoneagle Orpington 14 Jul 21 9.52pm |
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Seeing a GP is not the answer here. You need a referral to a Speech and Language therapist as this is something they can help with. My wife was a SALT working in Croydon until recently and in the past has treated kids with this condition. NHS therapy services really vary from Borough to Borough but the help is out there you just need to push to get it.
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cryrst  The garden of England 15 Jul 21 6.06am |
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Could it be an embarrassment thing. Not wanting to say something that creates mockery. Maybe as a kid she got laughed at and it has stuck. Shot in the dark but I am very simplistic with my posts so no change here. Hope it gets sorted though spider.
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| Spiderman Horsham 15 Jul 21 6.23am |
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Originally posted by cryrst
Could it be an embarrassment thing. Not wanting to say something that creates mockery. Maybe as a kid she got laughed at and it has stuck. Shot in the dark but I am very simplistic with my posts so no change here. Hope it gets sorted though spider. I don’t think it is an embarrassment thing, although she has told our son she has a funny voice ( which apparently she hasn’t) this is now probably being used as as excuse. It is most definitely a mind over matter issue. Unfortunately I find it difficult at times but would obviously never say anything out of turn. My concern is that my son is now her comfort cushion and she may not feel the need to try and obtain treatment, although they claim she does want to.
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| Spiderman Horsham 15 Jul 21 6.26am |
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Originally posted by orpingtoneagle
Seeing a GP is not the answer here. You need a referral to a Speech and Language therapist as this is something they can help with. My wife was a SALT working in Croydon until recently and in the past has treated kids with this condition. NHS therapy services really vary from Borough to Borough but the help is out there you just need to push to get it. Thanks, her parents really have tried with their GP, who just shouted at the girl ( very helpful). Her mum even contacted the MP, who seemed to take an interest but then COVID struck. My concern is the older she gets the more difficult it becomes. I will bring the subject up again with them, and see how it goes.
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| Midlands Eagle 15 Jul 21 7.29am |
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Originally posted by Spiderman
her parents really have tried with their GP, who just shouted at the girl GPs are expected to be the masters of everything but in reality they aren't and her GP may never have come across a case like this before. I suffer from a rare form of blood cancer that only affects about 400 people in the UK and it took me years before I had a diagnosis because the GPs didn't know what they were looking at at
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