Summarized Conclusion of Black & Uhde's Study:

Selective Mutism may be a manifested symptom of social anxiety, rather than a distinct disorder.

Image description: Black & Uhde's model for factors which may lead to characteristics of Selective Mutism.

Image Citation: Stanford University, Cohen et al. ”Suffering in silence: why a developmental psychopathology perspective on selective mutism is needed.” J Dev Behav Pediatr. 2006 Aug;27(4):341-55. Accessed June 10, 2023.