I also had selective mutism. And I was a non-stop talker at home and with some select friends. Something about not feeling like I could really be myself at school made me think it was safer not saying anything than blurting out something that would make me look odd.
There was a girl like this in my son's kindergarten class last year. I don't think I heard her say anything all year!
I think it's really important to have understanding teachers for these kids! I know I was really sensitive to whether or not I thought the teacher was ok with me. And I definitely had some rough years like Lori.
