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Silent Sam: A Journey through Selective Mutism

Silent Sam: A Journey through Selective Mutism

Ayle, Helen
Lee, A. C.

Paperback

General Juvenile Fiction

ISBN13: 9798324518332
Publisher: Independently Published
Published: May 2 2024
Pages: 44
Weight: 0.28
Height: 0.11 Width: 8.50 Depth: 8.50
Language: English
Selective Mutism is a childhood anxiety disorder where children consistently remain silent in certain social situations, despite being able to speak freely in others.

Sam has so much to say. At home, he never stops talking, laughing, and sharing every thought that crosses his mind. But the moment he walks through the doors of his new elementary school, something strange happens. The words just stop.

Alone at lunch, invisible at recess, and silent during class activities, Sam begins to wonder if he will ever truly belong. Things get harder when his classmates start calling him Silent Sam, a nickname that stings more than they know.

Then one night, a dream changes everything. Sam discovers he is not the only one struggling, and for the first time, he feels a spark of hope.

With his family and a kind therapist by his side, Sam begins the journey of finding his voice, one small brave moment at a time.

About the Author

A.C. Lee is a 17 year old high school student who shares a personal connection with Selective Mutism, having had it through preschool and elementary school. As a young child, A.C. struggled to speak in many different social situations, primarily in school. He refused to speak to anybody, though he really desired to on the inside. All he wanted was to make new friends and feel comfortable around individuals not in his family.

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