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
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