Application of a web-based cognitive-behavioural therapy programme for the treatment of selective mutism in Singapore : a case series study
INTRODUCTION: Selective mutism (SM) is characterised by limited or a lack of speech in selected social settings. Recent reviews suggest that cognitive-behavioural therapy (CBT) is an effective and promising treatment approach for SM. How...
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| Language: | English |
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2014
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| Online Access: | https://hdl.handle.net/10356/106462 http://hdl.handle.net/10220/24010 http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/22815012 |
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| Institution: | Nanyang Technological University |
| Language: | English |
| Summary: | INTRODUCTION: Selective mutism (SM) is characterised by limited or a lack of speech in selected social settings. Recent reviews suggest that cognitive-behavioural therapy (CBT) is an effective and promising treatment approach for SM. However, there is still a lack of studies documenting the applicability of CBT for SM in diverse populations. The goal of the present study was to examine the use of a web-based CBT programme ('Meeky Mouse') among Singaporean children diagnosed with SM.
METHODS:
Five children with SM (one boy and four girls aged 6-11 years) participated in the 14-week 'Meeky Mouse' programme, in addition to being prescribed with an unchanged dosage of fluoxetine 10-20 mg daily. The progress made by the children throughout the course of the programme was documented by the therapist.
RESULTS:
Post treatment, four out of the five children demonstrated improvements in the frequency of speech during therapy sessions at home, in school and at other social situations.
CONCLUSION:
Findings from the present study provide support for the use of a web-based CBT programme in improving speech and decreasing the severity of SM among affected children. |
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