This selective mutism card is for parents or carers of someone with selective or situational mutism - to help explain the condition and what is needed.
It says "My child has selective mutism. It is an anxiety disorder where they get so anxious that they cannot speak, even though they want to. They understand - but can't always speak and may respond with a gesture instead. Trying to make them toalk worsens the anxiety. They will speak when they feel able to, but until then, please let them be involved without trying to make them talk."
The cards are 110x80mm, and we sell them ‘pick and mix’ style – choose the cards you want. You will receive a plain metal split ring with your card(s). This card is compatible with all other Keyring cards and Keyring card accessories on this site.
Most are available with striped borders or colour coded plain borders (pale green for ‘I’m Ok’, pale blue for ‘information’, pale orange for ‘I need you to change your behaviour’ or ‘I’m not OK’, and pale purple for ‘I have a specific condition’.)
Photos which include other cards are only to illustrate what a final pack may look like.
Colours may vary slightly from colours shown on screen.
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Selective Mutism card for parents
Laminated cards are wipe clean, but should not be immersed/soaked as the laminate may separate and the card inside can become damaged.
Please note that the laminated cards have been discontinued, and when re-printed they will be printed on the new synthetic material that is durable without laminating.