The second edition of this practical book reports recent developments in medication and combined therapies. New findings on the links between social anxiety, biological and genetic factors and selective mutism are described. At the same time the authors remain committed to understanding this pattern of behaviour in its full social context in family and community and to employing behavioural approaches to intervention alongside other methods.

This is the fullest and most authoritative book-length account of selective mutism in print.

"...I thoroughly recommend this book...a solid and important contribution to the literature...an essential resource..." (Child Language Teaching and Therapy Journal, August 2005; Issue 21)

Tony Cline, University of Luton, UK.

Sylvia Baldwin, Educational Psychologist, UK.