Have mutism treated by a speech therapist

Mutism is a language disorder that can occur in children and adolescents. Affected children often speak very little or not at all, although they are able to speak and understand. If your child has mutism, it’s important to seek professional help early. In our speech therapy practice in Düsseldorf, we offer targeted and individual therapy approaches for the treatment of mutism in children and adolescents.

We diagnose and treat mutism with individual therapy.

Effective treatment by speech therapists

Our experienced and qualified team works closely with parents to understand the child’s individual needs and to design a therapy plan tailored to the child’s specific symptoms and needs. During therapy we will work together with the child to improve language skills to enable successful communication in everyday situations.

In our practice, we use various therapeutic approaches that are tailored to the needs of the child. This includes behavioral and talk therapy, but also relaxation exercises and creative work. The course of therapy and the duration of treatment depend on the severity of the symptoms and can be individually adjusted.

Our goal is to support children and young people with mutism and to help them to improve their language skills in order to enable successful communication in their daily life. If you have concerns about your child’s language development or suspect mutism, do not hesitate to contact us for professional diagnosis and treatment.

characteristics of mutism

Mutism is a complex language disorder that can manifest differently in children and adolescents. Symptoms can vary from mild to severe and can change over time.

A common feature of mutism is that affected children and adolescents do not speak or speak very little in certain social situations. Often the silence is limited to situations where the child feels uncomfortable or unsafe, such as at school or in social situations.

In addition, affected children and adolescents can also suffer from other mental disorders, such as social anxiety or autism spectrum disorders.

Other symptoms of mutism can include:

Avoiding eye contact
Nervousness or insecurity in social situations
Difficulty producing speech, such as stuttering or stammering
Limited facial expressions and gestures
Withdrawal from social interactions

If you are concerned that your child has mutism, do not hesitate to seek professional diagnosis and treatment from a speech therapist.

duration of treatment

The duration of treatment for mutism in children and adolescents depends on various factors, such as the severity of the disorder, the child’s age and progress during therapy.

As a rule, an individual therapy plan is drawn up that is tailored to the needs and symptoms of the child. Therapy can include behavioral and talk therapy, relaxation exercises, and creative work. It is also important for parents to be involved in therapy to accelerate the child’s progress and allow for consistent implementation of exercises and strategies at home as well.

Therapy can last from a few months to several years, depending on the severity of the symptoms and the individual progress of the child. Typically, therapy begins with weekly sessions, which can be reduced depending on progress.

Early diagnosis and targeted treatment are crucial for the success of the therapy. If you have concerns about your child’s speech development or suspect mutism, do not hesitate to seek professional diagnosis and treatment from a speech therapist.

In our speech therapy practice in Düsseldorf, we offer individual therapy planning and implementation to improve the child’s language development and overcome mutism. We work closely with parents to implement targeted exercises and strategies at home to accelerate the child’s progress. Contact us today for professional diagnosis and treatment.

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