Kyla Experiences an Inability to Speak While at School but Communicates

question 102

Multiple Choice

Kyla experiences an inability to speak while at school but communicates effectively at home and when with her friends.What disorder would Kyla likely be diagnosed with?

• A)social anxiety disorder
• B)specific phobia
• C)panic disorder with agoraphobia
• D)selective mutism

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