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[quote=Anonymous]I have a close friend whose 9 yo DS has selective mutism.  My DS also has anxiety and we both participated in a research study at NIH.  OP's DC is too young for that study http://www.clinicaltrials.gov/show/NCT00018057 but there are other studies involving anxiety that may be of interest http://www.clinicaltrials.gov/show/NCT00024635 We've participated in a number of NIH studies and each time, our experience has been very, very positive.  Our kids LOVE the researchers and we've learned so very much from them.  They've been amazing resources.

Both of our kids take generic Prozac.  It's made an incredible difference in their lives.  We're also using CBT but, frankly, their brains are so geared to react with anxiety that the medication is really the only thing that allows them a more normal life.  My friends's DS has known me for 3 years, he goes to school with my DS and I picked up up for a year for therapy.  He didn't speak to me directly until after he was at a therapeutic dose of medication.  I understand from a PP that a psychologist said her child would outgrow the SM, but I can tell you that my friend's DH has considerable social anxiety.  While he will greet me, he's very uncomfortable have conversation for any length of time with me - again, I've known him for three years on more than just a passing basis.[/quote]

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