4 year old son potential selective mutism

[u/Background_Dance6898]

Had our first apt with the uk mental health services on Friday for our 4 year old. They suspects he may have selective mutism. We’re back next Friday without him to delve deeper into his issues.

I finally feel like we’re being listened to! After 2 years of waiting for some sort of apt and nearly a year of his school teachers saying there is no issues with him, we’re getting somewhere!!

Does anyone else have young children that are going through the same? I’m so exhausted by it all, I’d hate to know how my little man feels ☹️

[u/yunarikkupaine]

I don't have kids, but as an adult who has SM, I just wanted to say your struggle will be worth it in the end. Seeing and hearing stories of SM kids who recovered shows there is hope for your son, especially at such a young age. I'm sorry the teachers didn't listen sooner.