Other symptoms[edit]
Besides lack of speech, other common behaviors and characteristics displayed by selectively mute people include:[12][13]
Shyness, social anxiety, fear of social embarrassment, and/or social isolation and withdrawal
Difficulty maintaining eye contact
Blank expression and reluctance to smile
Stiff and awkward movements
Difficulty expressing feelings, even to family members
Tendency to worry more than most people of the same age
Desire for routine and dislike of changes
Sensitivity to noise and crowds
On the positive side, many people with this condition have:
Above-average intelligence, perception, or inquisitiveness
Creativity and a love for art or music
Empathy and sensitivity to others' thoughts and feelings
A strong sense of right and wrong[13
Other symptoms[edit]Besides lack of speech, other common behaviors and characteristics displayed by selectively mute people include:[12][13]Shyness, social anxiety, fear of social embarrassment, and/or social isolation and withdrawalDifficulty maintaining eye contactBlank expression and reluctance to smileStiff and awkward movementsDifficulty expressing feelings, even to family membersTendency to worry more than most people of the same ageDesire for routine and dislike of changesSensitivity to noise and crowdsOn the positive side, many people with this condition have:Above-average intelligence, perception, or inquisitivenessCreativity and a love for art or musicEmpathy and sensitivity to others' thoughts and feelingsA strong sense of right and wrong[13
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