r/selectivemutism • u/Background_Dance6898 • 2d ago

General Discussion 💬 4 year old son potential selective mutism

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 ☹️

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u/MangoPug15 it's complicated 2d ago

I was diagnosed when I was about 5 because my mom knew something was wrong and was determined to get me the right help. Getting diagnosed early probably saved me a lot of pain. You're doing a great job. Hang in there. <3

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u/Background_Dance6898 2d ago

I’m so glad your Mam advocated for you and got you the right help! 🩷 I’m so hoping the same for my son! We’ve known for ages something just isn’t quite right but when you’ve got teachers saying there is nothing wrong, it puts doubt into your head! We’ve been given 0 support from them so far, am I expecting things to change? I don’t hold much hope 🙄

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u/AdThat4621 2d ago

Hi,
I have a four year old and this year we have been through the process of diagnosis. I put up a post last week about my journey so far and what has worked.

For us, it’s been exhausting- lack of understanding, minimal resources etc.

Feel free to message me, if you have any questions.

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u/Excellent-Log-5740 1d ago

My son was diagnosed at 4. Started school with an amazing teacher and has no anxiety at the end of the year.