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Kate McDonald<p>I wish 'selective mutism' had a different name. The selective part seems to imply that there is choice in the matter. There is a massive difference between choosing not to speak and wanting to speak but struggling to form words or say anything. </p><p><a href="https://hcommons.social/tags/ActuallyAutistc" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>ActuallyAutistc</span></a> <a href="https://hcommons.social/tags/selectivemutism" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>selectivemutism</span></a> <span class="h-card" translate="no"><a href="https://a.gup.pe/u/actuallyautistic" class="u-url mention" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">@<span>actuallyautistic</span></a></span></p>
Aaron<p>My youngest appears to have selective mutism. She often goes silent when she&#39;s hungry or emotionally distraught. Does anybody have suggestions as to some good resources for basic signing? I could also use some suggestions as to which signs are the most useful to learn. I&#39;m thinking that if I can learn some, I can teach her as well, and it will really smooth things out when she&#39;s unable to speak.</p><p><a href="https://techhub.social/tags/SelectiveMutism" class="mention hashtag" rel="tag">#<span>SelectiveMutism</span></a><br /><a href="https://techhub.social/tags/autism" class="mention hashtag" rel="tag">#<span>autism</span></a><br /><a href="https://techhub.social/tags/SignLanguage" class="mention hashtag" rel="tag">#<span>SignLanguage</span></a></p>
James H. Mayfield<p>Part memoir, part guide, it offers insight not just for those with SM, but for the parents, teachers, counselors, and friends who walk beside them.</p><p>A Quiet Leader, by Marie Drury</p><p>FREE until May 1st!</p><p><a href="https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0F6LVPZ7X" rel="nofollow noopener" translate="no" target="_blank"><span class="invisible">https://www.</span><span class="">amazon.com/dp/B0F6LVPZ7X</span><span class="invisible"></span></a></p><p><a href="https://mastodon.social/tags/Memoir" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>Memoir</span></a> <a href="https://mastodon.social/tags/selectivemutismawareness" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>selectivemutismawareness</span></a> <a href="https://mastodon.social/tags/selectivemutism" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>selectivemutism</span></a></p>
masukomi<p><a href="https://connectified.com/tags/selectivemutism" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>selectivemutism</span></a> question: I remember reading that the community seems to prefer reserving the term "nonverbal" for people who can't speak ever, and that a different term should be used when someone temporarily looses the ability to speak but will presumably get it back later.</p><p>Ex. Instead of saying "I went nonverbal last night" or "I had a nonverbal episode" What should I be saying instead?</p>
nessie<p>hello there 🧡</p><p>i'm new to fandom.ink but i've been around the fediverse for a while now.</p><p>i am a <a href="https://fandom.ink/tags/fandom" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>fandom</span></a> old, but mostly keep to myself. i've been missing IRL fandom connections and i hope that i can make some new pocket fandom friends here.</p><p>i am a <a href="https://fandom.ink/tags/DisabledArtist" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>DisabledArtist</span></a> , with <a href="https://fandom.ink/tags/ChronicIllness" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>ChronicIllness</span></a> <a href="https://fandom.ink/tags/Dyslexia" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>Dyslexia</span></a> and <a href="https://fandom.ink/tags/SelectiveMutism" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>SelectiveMutism</span></a></p><p>my forever fandoms are <a href="https://fandom.ink/tags/DoctorWho" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>DoctorWho</span></a> and <a href="https://fandom.ink/tags/FFVII" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>FFVII</span></a> and <a href="https://fandom.ink/tags/solarpunk" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>solarpunk</span></a> but i read pretty broadly.</p><p>i also do <a href="https://fandom.ink/tags/knitting" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>knitting</span></a> and am pretty good at <a href="https://fandom.ink/tags/gardening" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>gardening</span></a> </p><p><a href="https://fandom.ink/tags/fanart" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>fanart</span></a> <a href="https://fandom.ink/tags/MastoArt" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>MastoArt</span></a> <a href="https://fandom.ink/tags/introduction" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>introduction</span></a></p>
masukomi<p>The main character in the book I'm writing has selective mutism. </p><p>In order to write much of her character, I just took my personal experiences and feelings, jacked them up to eleven, and did a little research to confirm things. </p><p>I don't have <a href="https://connectified.com/tags/selectivemutism" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>selectivemutism</span></a> but in the mornings I feel like I'm on the edge of it.</p><p>This morning I stumbled across the /r/selectivemutism subreddit and am kind-of blown away by how close my assumptions are to people's lived experiences. </p><p><a href="https://connectified.com/tags/mutism" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>mutism</span></a> <a href="https://connectified.com/tags/writing" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>writing</span></a></p>
Jules Drake<p>The first run of the <a href="https://kind.social/tags/CommCards" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>CommCards</span></a> are in!</p><p>I'm beyond excited to have the physical version available at last. There are some small issues with them (which I mentioned recently) but they'll be fixed for next time.</p><p>These initial ten are going to locals, but future runs will be on a grander scale. They'll be in the neighborhood of $30 with no alterations, and around $40 for customizations/extras.</p><p>As ever, let me know what y'all think!<br><a href="https://kind.social/tags/SelectiveMutism" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>SelectiveMutism</span></a> <a href="https://kind.social/tags/nonverbal" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>nonverbal</span></a><br><a href="https://kind.social/tags/neurodivergent" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>neurodivergent</span></a> <a href="https://kind.social/tags/ActuallyAutistic" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>ActuallyAutistic</span></a></p>
gaze into mayz’ maze<p>I've recently been struggling more with selective mutism than usual. If I talk at all I keep mumbling and whispering because that's what feels most comfortable for me when it comes to conversation volume. my energy level is too depleted to mask and talk louder. I have a boulder on my chest keeping me from speaking my mind. it's so hard not being able to speak when it's important. my partner struggles with <a href="https://autistics.life/tags/AuditoryProcessingDisorder" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>AuditoryProcessingDisorder</span></a> so it's kinda hard to communicate. having to repeat myself is stressing me out, him not getting what I say is stressing him out.<br>not sure how to handle this situation, I'm just so fucking tired and there is so much on the to do list I get anxious just thinking about it. I'd be most comfy not talking at all right now...<br><a href="https://autistics.life/tags/selectivemutism" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>selectivemutism</span></a> <a href="https://autistics.life/tags/actuallyautistic" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>actuallyautistic</span></a></p>
Jules Drake<p>A about two weeks ago, I posted about having made cards for a friend who experiences <a href="https://kind.social/tags/SelectiveMutism" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>SelectiveMutism</span></a> (often called <a href="https://kind.social/tags/Nonverbal" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>Nonverbal</span></a>, which I now understand to be inaccurate; thanks folks!) and asked if other <a href="https://kind.social/tags/Neurodivergent" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>Neurodivergent</span></a> folks would have interest in more.</p><p>After an incredible response, I set to work immediately on rebuilding the project to a much higher standard!</p><p>Have a look! 😀 <br>[1/4]</p>
North West Bylines<p>Selective mutism doesn’t have to stand in the way of a university degree or a career, if you get the chances you need <br><a href="https://mastodon.social/tags/SelectiveMutism" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>SelectiveMutism</span></a> <a href="https://mastodon.social/tags/anxiety" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>anxiety</span></a> <br><a href="https://northwestbylines.co.uk/news/health/overcoming-the-challenges-of-living-with-selective-mutism/" rel="nofollow noopener" translate="no" target="_blank"><span class="invisible">https://</span><span class="ellipsis">northwestbylines.co.uk/news/he</span><span class="invisible">alth/overcoming-the-challenges-of-living-with-selective-mutism/</span></a></p>
Varceptious<p>I'm so proud of my boy and how smart he is! I've been having a lot of <a href="https://veganism.social/tags/SelectiveMutism" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>SelectiveMutism</span></a> days because of my <a href="https://veganism.social/tags/AutisticBurnout" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>AutisticBurnout</span></a> I'm experiencing since my father passed. Because I've been mute for a few days I realized I was having issues communicating with my boy Birger. He knows hand signals for things like sit, down, stay, up, etc, but redirecting him and getting his attention I realized I was depending only on vocal commands such as focus or using his name. This was proving to be a problem so I reached out to my trainer and asked for some advice on the matter. He suggested with the focus command that I add a clap or whistle, something I could do that wasn't verbal related. So because I had some words today we worked on him coming and focusing on me when I whistle. And it's working! He went under the couch today and I didn't know where he was. I whistled and he came right out to me and looked at me! Praise and treats were given of course, im just so proud! It's only been a short training session of this and he gets it!<br><a href="https://veganism.social/tags/ServiceDogInTraining" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>ServiceDogInTraining</span></a> <a href="https://veganism.social/tags/ServiceDogHandler" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>ServiceDogHandler</span></a> <a href="https://veganism.social/tags/MothersDay" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>MothersDay</span></a> <a href="https://veganism.social/tags/DogsOfMastodon" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>DogsOfMastodon</span></a> <a href="https://veganism.social/tags/MiniDachshund" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>MiniDachshund</span></a> <a href="https://veganism.social/tags/Dachshund" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>Dachshund</span></a> <a href="https://veganism.social/tags/Autistic" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>Autistic</span></a> <a href="https://veganism.social/tags/ActuallyAutistic" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>ActuallyAutistic</span></a></p>
Nick Noah Sans Pasty 👽<p>Good that people are talking about <a href="https://mastodonapp.uk/tags/SelectiveMutism" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>SelectiveMutism</span></a> - I've always had it and up until recently I rarely heard it mentioned anywhere <a href="https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-essex-68388212" rel="nofollow noopener" translate="no" target="_blank"><span class="invisible">https://www.</span><span class="ellipsis">bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-esse</span><span class="invisible">x-68388212</span></a></p>
Aaron<p>Tips on raising a kid who has <a href="https://techhub.social/tags/SelectiveMutism" class="mention hashtag" rel="tag">#<span>SelectiveMutism</span></a>?</p><p>My daughter isn&#39;t formally diagnosed, but she goes fully nonverbal sometimes, especially when she&#39;s tired or stressed. I&#39;m <a href="https://techhub.social/tags/autistic" class="mention hashtag" rel="tag">#<span>autistic</span></a> so I get what it&#39;s like to be different and to have communication challenges, but not this particular type. I only go <a href="https://techhub.social/tags/nonverbal" class="mention hashtag" rel="tag">#<span>nonverbal</span></a> during/after the most extreme of my meltdowns, and those are pretty rare. She goes nonverbal almost daily. It&#39;s very frustrating for all involved, and I want to make sure she has what she needs to be okay, and that we don&#39;t make things worse for her somehow.</p>
Aaron<p>I know a lot of us are not only autistic ourselves, but parents to autistic children. I ran across this list of apps, and thought it might be useful to fellow parents.</p><p>My kids aren&#39;t diagnosed, but they have autistic traits, and one of them occasionally goes nonverbal. If anybody has personal experience with any of these apps, or others that might help with selective mutism, I&#39;d love to hear about it.</p><p><a href="https://techhub.social/tags/ActuallyAutistic" class="mention hashtag" rel="tag">#<span>ActuallyAutistic</span></a> <a href="https://techhub.social/tags/autism" class="mention hashtag" rel="tag">#<span>autism</span></a> <a href="https://techhub.social/tags/SelectiveMutism" class="mention hashtag" rel="tag">#<span>SelectiveMutism</span></a> <a href="https://techhub.social/tags/AssistedCommunication" class="mention hashtag" rel="tag">#<span>AssistedCommunication</span></a> <a href="https://techhub.social/tags/AutisticParent" class="mention hashtag" rel="tag">#<span>AutisticParent</span></a> <a href="https://techhub.social/tags/AutisticParenting" class="mention hashtag" rel="tag">#<span>AutisticParenting</span></a></p><p>MUO - MakeUseOf: 9 Autism Apps to Support Parents With Autistic Children<br /><a href="https://www.makeuseof.com/autism-apps-for-parents-with-autistic-children/" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener" translate="no"><span class="invisible">https://www.</span><span class="ellipsis">makeuseof.com/autism-apps-for-</span><span class="invisible">parents-with-autistic-children/</span></a></p>
Brian E. Young (he/him) 🌈<p>Growing up, I struggled with "Selective Mutism," an anxiety response that caused me to go silent and mute for extended periods of time. It wasn't until I discovered my core values that I was able to overcome this challenge and find my voice.</p><p> <a href="https://uncannycreativity.com/7-creative-values-define-action-manifesto/" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank"><span class="invisible">https://</span><span class="ellipsis">uncannycreativity.com/7-creati</span><span class="invisible">ve-values-define-action-manifesto/</span></a></p><p><a href="https://socel.net/tags/values" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>values</span></a> <a href="https://socel.net/tags/creativity" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>creativity</span></a> <a href="https://socel.net/tags/manifesto" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>manifesto</span></a> <a href="https://socel.net/tags/mutism" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>mutism</span></a> <a href="https://socel.net/tags/selectivemutism" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>selectivemutism</span></a></p>
Danny Colyer<p>I was a shy child but, apart from refusing to talk at school for a couple of terms when I was 8, I don't recall ever suffering from <a href="https://mastodon.me.uk/tags/SelectiveMutism" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>SelectiveMutism</span></a>. Now, I'm a confident public speaker and can even manage a limited amount of the hated <a href="https://mastodon.me.uk/tags/SmallTalk" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>SmallTalk</span></a>. But not before 10am. (4/4)</p>
Obie🫀he/it<p>Hi I'm new to <a href="https://mindly.social/tags/Mastodon" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>Mastodon</span></a> <br>Call me Obie or Riot.<br>I'm a 24yr old <a href="https://mindly.social/tags/transftm" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>transftm</span></a> ( <a href="https://mindly.social/tags/ActuallyAutistic" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>ActuallyAutistic</span></a> ) <a href="https://mindly.social/tags/autistic" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>autistic</span></a> <a href="https://mindly.social/tags/gamer" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>gamer</span></a>, <a href="https://mindly.social/tags/artist" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>artist</span></a>, <a href="https://mindly.social/tags/streamer" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>streamer</span></a> &amp; writer. I'm <a href="https://mindly.social/tags/queer" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>queer</span></a> &amp; <a href="https://mindly.social/tags/polyamorous" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>polyamorous</span></a> ( <a href="https://mindly.social/tags/polyamory" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>polyamory</span></a> ). I do <a href="https://mindly.social/tags/innerchildhealing" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>innerchildhealing</span></a> / noncom <a href="https://mindly.social/tags/ageregression" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>ageregression</span></a>. I'm a <a href="https://mindly.social/tags/pagan" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>pagan</span></a> <a href="https://mindly.social/tags/witch" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>witch</span></a> &amp; a huge <a href="https://mindly.social/tags/ecopunk" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>ecopunk</span></a>! I love <a href="https://mindly.social/tags/horror" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>horror</span></a> ( <a href="https://mindly.social/tags/deadbydaylight" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>deadbydaylight</span></a> ) ! I'm a <a href="https://mindly.social/tags/sfwfurry" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>sfwfurry</span></a>. I'm also <a href="https://mindly.social/tags/hardofhearing" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>hardofhearing</span></a> &amp; have <a href="https://mindly.social/tags/selectivemutism" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>selectivemutism</span></a>. I love making friends and gaming with them (Xbox1, Switch &amp; PC). Follow my other socials @ scumgutz / scumgutz666 depending.</p>
Mirjam<p><a href="https://mstdn.party/tags/introduction" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>introduction</span></a> <a href="https://mstdn.party/tags/introductie" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>introductie</span></a></p><p>Hi, nice to meet you :) My name is Mirjam. I'm an <a href="https://mstdn.party/tags/introvert" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>introvert</span></a> and <a href="https://mstdn.party/tags/HSP" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>HSP</span></a>. I live in the <a href="https://mstdn.party/tags/Achterhoek" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>Achterhoek</span></a> region in the <a href="https://mstdn.party/tags/Netherlands" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>Netherlands</span></a>, together with my husband, who is from the US. </p><p>Hobbies - <a href="https://mstdn.party/tags/subtitling" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>subtitling</span></a> <a href="https://mstdn.party/tags/translating" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>translating</span></a> <a href="https://mstdn.party/tags/gaming" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>gaming</span></a>, reading (<a href="https://mstdn.party/tags/SFF" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>SFF</span></a>, fav: Malazan series), gardening (esp. my vegetable garden)</p><p>Work - <a href="https://mstdn.party/tags/HumanResources" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>HumanResources</span></a>, <a href="https://mstdn.party/tags/energy" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>energy</span></a></p><p>Other interests - <a href="https://mstdn.party/tags/history" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>history</span></a>, <a href="https://mstdn.party/tags/farming" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>farming</span></a>, <a href="https://mstdn.party/tags/SelectiveMutism" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>SelectiveMutism</span></a>, <a href="https://mstdn.party/tags/technology" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>technology</span></a>. Fav tv: <a href="https://mstdn.party/tags/StarTrek" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>StarTrek</span></a>. Fav music: <a href="https://mstdn.party/tags/metal" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>metal</span></a>.</p><p>Looking forward to meeting you all :)</p>
Joseph Travis<p><a href="https://mastodonapp.uk/tags/introduction" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>introduction</span></a> I’m a potter and a painter based in Lancashire, living by the seaside.</p><p>I create experimental ceramics using local materials from the beach, creating my own glazes. Back in 2016 I did a Masters research project in using online technology to teach traditional crafts like ceramics.</p><p>I’m a painter creating colour acrylics and watercolours based on local buildings.</p><p>I have a few disabilities including selective mutism </p><p><a href="https://mastodonapp.uk/tags/ceramics" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>ceramics</span></a> <a href="https://mastodonapp.uk/tags/selectivemutism" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>selectivemutism</span></a> <a href="https://mastodonapp.uk/tags/painter" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>painter</span></a> <a href="https://mastodonapp.uk/tags/disabledartist" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>disabledartist</span></a></p>