What is the Current Status of Research?

A number of researchers are currently investigating diagnosis, assessment, and treatment of Selective Mutism. Studies are
focusing on contributing factors, as well as the development of effective assessment and treatment technologies for children
experiencing this problem. The focus is the probability of anxiety, shyness, and social phobia as contributing factors.

 ETHICS

The Selective Mutism Foundation, Inc. does not partake in, encourage, or endorse on line research surveys or studies.  On line
research invite participation from anyone using the world wide web, adversely effecting data outcomes, credibility, and legitimacy. 
Although survey results, manuscripts, or other materials may be submitted to journals for scientific publication, submission does
NOT mean acceptance for publication.  We adhere to legitimate publication guidelines in order to insure accuracy and quality, and to avoid questionable and contaminated findings.

URGENT CALL FOR RESEARCHERS!

We have hundreds of available participants – with signed release forms.
Please email or write to one of the Co-Directors for further information

We are grateful to the ethical professionals who contact us for research participants to produce legitimate studies on Selective
Mutism.  As a result, this foundation has participated, since 1995, in several legitimately published studies that are approved by,
and appear in, distinct scientific journals, based on conforming to precise principles.

We continue to focus on collaborating with licensed professionals in the areas of psychiatry, psychology, pediatrics, etc.  Our
goals are to promote unbiased scientific studies, and to expand the knowledge of Selective Mutism through various respective
journals so that a variety of treating professionals are reached. 

Through our work with researchers, we continue to effect future diagnostic criteria for the DSM sourcebook.  (Please see our
brochure, under: What is the Diagnostic and statistical Manual of Mental Disorders? -DSM)

ONLY legitimately published studies can be utilized to affect the diagnostic criteria for the DSM sourcebook. 

 PUBLISHED RESEARCH IS THE KEY TO FINDING A CURE!

Email: Sue Newman

Email: Carolyn Miller