But I think there is something more. We live in Barcelona and our 4-year old daughter seems to exibit some of the characteristics of selective mutism, but I'm not sure. She has never had any problems communicating or socializing with other children. She began day care at 4 months of age and continues in the same school, where she has improved dramatically this year. The past 2 years she spent the whole school year without talking to the teachers.
Major problem is with adults.
Psychologists here says it is not shyness but rather defiance - her way of controlling the situation. But I think there is something more.