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Selective Mutism Questionnaire (SMQ)

Please consider the child's behavior and activities of the past month and rate how frequently each statement is true for your child.

When appropriate, my child talks to most peers at school.

When appropriate, my child talks to selected peers (his/her friends) at school.

When asked questions by his or her teacher, my child answers.

When appropriate, my child asks his or her teacher questions.

When appropriate, my child speaks to most teachers or staff at school.

When appropriate, my child speaks in small groups or in front of the class.

How much does not talking interfere with school for your child?

While at home, my child speaks comfortably with the other family members who live there.

When appropriate, my child talks to family members while in unfamiliar places.

When appropriate, my child talks to family members that don't live with him/her (e.g., grandparent, cousin).

When appropriate, my child talks on the phone to his/her parents and siblings.

When appropriate, my child speaks with family friends.

My child speaks to at least one babysitter.

How much does not talking interfere with family relationships?

When appropriate, my child speaks with other children who s/he doesn't know.

When appropriate, my child speaks with family friends who s/he doesn't know.

When appropriate, my child talks with his/her doctor and/or dentist.

When appropriate, my child speaks to his/her store clerks and/or waiters.

When appropriate, my child talks when in clubs, teams, or organized activities outside of school.

How much does not talking interfere in social situations for your child?

Overall, how much does not talking interfere with daily living for your child?

Overall, how much does not talking bother your child?

Overall, how much does your child's not talking bother you?

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