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mut·ism M0502200 (myo͞o′tĭz′əm)n. The condition of being unable or unwilling to speak as a result of a physical or psychological disorder.mutism (ˈmjuːtɪzəm) n1. the state of being mute2. (Psychiatry) psychiatry a. a refusal to speak although the mechanism of speech is not damagedb. the lack of development of speech, due usually to early deafnessmut•ism (ˈmyu tɪz əm)
n. an inability to speak, due to a physical defect, conscious refusal, or psychogenic inhibition. [1815–25] mutismPsychiatry. a conscious or unconscious refusal to make verbal responses to questions, present in some mental disorders.See also: SpeechThesaurus| Noun | 1. | mutism - the condition of being unable or unwilling to speak; "her muteness was a consequence of her deafness"mutenesscondition, status - a state at a particular time; "a condition (or state) of disrepair"; "the current status of the arms negotiations"deaf-muteness, deaf-mutism - congenital deafness that results in inability to speak |
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mutism[′myü‚tiz·əm] (medicine) Inability or refusal to speak. Mutism the inability or refusal to speak that takes place in the absence of any organic lesions of the vocal apparatus. Occurring mainly in shy, timid, physically weak children, mutism results from a reaction to a traumatic mental stimulus such as fright, insult, conflict, or excessive demand. Mutism is also found in patients suffering from schizophrenia and hysteria. Hysterical mutism is usually complete, that is, the patient does not utter a single word; he does not maintain oral contact but communicates by writing. The ability to speak disappears suddenly and returns just as unexpectedly. Voluntary mutism is common in children: the child does not answer questions in school but talks normally at home and in the street. Sometimes he does not answer the questions of one teacher but does respond normally to others. Mutism is temporary but varies in duration. It sometimes continues for years, in which case it causes mental retardation. Treatment involves the elimination of factors that traumatize the nervous system; treatment of the disease that caused the mutism; use of general restorative measures; and psychotherapy. Preventive measures include strengthening of the child’s nervous system and a proper upbringing that encourages independence, activity, and sociability. Surdimutism—the functional impairment of hearing and speech—is a special form of the condition. Unlike deaf mutism, which is caused by the permanent organic impairment of hearing, surdimutism is temporary. It is generally observed in wartime as one of the symptoms of contusion. Speech and hearing in surdimutism are usually quickly restored by disinhibition therapy. Sometimes surdimutism can be corrected without any special treatment. In a few cases the disease becomes protracted and requires the coordinated attention of neurologists, otorhinolaryngologists, speech therapists, and specialists in the teaching of deaf-mutes. L. V. NEIMAN mutism
Mutism DefinitionMutism is a rare childhood condition characterized by a consistent failure to speak in situations where talking is expected. The child has the ability to converse normally, and does so, for example, in the home, but consistently fails to speak in specific situations such as at school or with strangers. It is estimated that one in every 1,000 school-age children are affected.DescriptionExperts believe that this problem is associated with anxiety and fear in social situations such as in school or in the company of adults. It is therefore often considered a type of social phobia. This is not a communication disorder because the affected children can converse normally in some situations. It is not a developmental disorder because their ability to talk, when they choose to do so, is appropriate for their age level. This problem has been linked to anxiety, and one of the major ways in which both children and adults attempt to cope with anxiety is by avoiding whatever provokes the anxiety.Affected children are typically shy, and are especially so in the presence of strangers and unfamiliar surroundings or situations. However, the behaviors of children with this condition go beyond shyness.Causes and symptomsMutism is believed to arise from anxiety experienced in social situations where the child may be called upon to speak. Refusing to speak, or speaking in a whisper, spares the child from the possible humiliation or embarrassment of "saying the wrong thing." When asked a direct question by teachers, for example, the affected child may act as if they are unable to answer. Some children may communicate via gestures, nodding, or very brief utterances. Additional features may include excessive shyness, oppositional behavior, and impaired learning at school.DiagnosisThe diagnosis of mutism is fairly easy to make because the signs amd symptoms are clear-cut and easily observable. However, other social disorders effecting social speech, such as autism or schizophrenia, must be considered in the diagnosis.TreatmentThere are two recommended treatments for mutism: behavior modification therapy and antidepressant medication. Treatment is most effective when individualized to each patient. It has been suggested that speech pathologists may also be able to help these children.PrognosisThe prognosis for mutism is good. Sometimes it disappears suddenly on its own. The negative impact on learning and school activities may, however, persist into adult life.PreventionMutism cannot be prevented because the cause is not known. However, family conflict or problems at school contribute to the seriousness of the symptoms.ResourcesBooksDiagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders. 4th ed. Washington, DC: American Psychiatric Association, 1994.Key termsBehavior modification — A form of therapy that uses rewards to reinforce desired behavior. An example would be to give a child a piece of chocolate for grooming themselves appropriately.mutism [mu´tizm] inability or refusal to speak, most often because deafness" >deafness has prevented the person from hearing the spoken word. speech" >speech is learned by imitating the speech of others. The child who is born with normal hearing and then loses it may lose part or all of the power of speech through loss of contact with the speech of others. Mutism may also occur because the voice organs themselves have been damaged or removed, such as when a laryngectomy is performed for throat cancer. In other cases loss of speech may be psychogenic in nature. Called also aphonia.akinetic mutism a state in which the person makes no spontaneous movement or vocal sound, because of either neurologic or psychologic reasons. Called also abulia.selective mutism a mental disorder of childhood characterized by continuous refusal to speak in social situations when the child is able and willing to speak to selected persons.mut·ism (myū'tizm), 1. The state of being silent. 2. Organic or functional absence of the faculty of speech. [L. mutus, mute] mutism (myo͞o′tĭz′əm)n. The condition of being unable or unwilling to speak as a result of a physical or psychological disorder.mutism Neurology Inability or refusal to speakmut·ism (myū'tizm) 1. The state of being silent. 2. Organic or functional absence of the faculty of speech. [L. mutus, mute]mutism Inability or refusal to speak. There are many possible causes including deafness from birth, mental retardation, severe DEPRESSION, SCHIZOPHRENIA, HYSTERIA, brain tumour and HYDROCEPHALUS.mut·ism (myū'tizm) 1. State of being silent. 2. Organic or functional absence of faculty of speech. [L. mutus, mute]Patient discussion about mutismQ. clonex symptoms in Selective Mutism Syndrome children My son is 6.5 years old, with selective mutism syndrome - in a months time he shall be entering first grade. We have, the past 2 years been with therapists specializing in this field. He has improved outside a closed system i.e. within the kindergarten (primarily) we even see some regression. We have been at major dilemmas with giving him medication but due to the critical time - we were recommended to take 0.125 mg of Clonex medication. we are a little worried and would like to understand the possible symptomsA. As a benzodiazepin, it can cause drowsiness, weakness and other changes in behavior. There may be some other side-effects, that you can read about here (http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/druginfo/medmaster/a682279.html)
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Related to mutism: elective mutism, akinetic mutism, Deaf mutismSynonyms for mutismnoun the condition of being unable or unwilling to speakSynonymsRelated Words- condition
- status
- deaf-muteness
- deaf-mutism
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