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Attention, chocolate lovers: You may not be able to help yourselves. Swiss and British scientists have linked the widespread love of chocolate to a chemical "signature" that may be programmed into our metabolic systems.
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Elective Mutism - Selective Mutism

Symptoms & Signs

What are the signs and symptoms of the condition?

Symptoms of selective mutism include:

refusing to talk in one or more social situations, including school

a speech disturbance that interferes with achievement in work or school when the condition lasts at least 1 month or more

Selective mutism does NOT appear to be related to:

lack of familiarity with the spoken language

degree of comfort with speaking in social situation

communication disorders, such as stuttering or aphasia

pervasive developmental delay, schizophrenia, obsessive-compulsive disorder, or other psychotic disorder or attention deficit disorder