Petition selective mutism also known as elective mutism

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I am a parent of a selective mutism child. this is something that is not heard of often enough! it needs more awareness and the children/adults need help for this devastating anxiety disorder. If you can think of your worse fear and how it makes you feel that's how someone that has selective mutism feels yet there is no help.imagine feeling that worried every day not being able tell any one how you feel. Having fears of eating or using toilets in public. If this is left it only gets worse they need professional help so please sign and help me be there voice...

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129 signatures

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Date closed 13 May 2014
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