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2 unusual facts about Selective mutism


Selective mutism

Possibly the most well-known instance of selective (as opposed to total) mutism in popular culture was depicted by the character of Rajesh Koothrappali (played by Kunal Nayyar) in the television sitcom The Big Bang Theory.

In the children's film Jumanji, after the death of their parents the character Peter speaks only to his sister, and only when they are alone.


Ruth Perednik

She has developed a treatment method for Selective Mutism based on cognitive behavioral techniques, in the framework of her work in the Jerusalem Psychological Services in the Jerusalem Municipality.


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