As some of you will have experienced, there are many people who have never heard of selective mutism. They may think those with SM are being rude, stubborn or just don’t want to talk to them.
Recently in the UK there has been increased awareness of SM; articles in national newspapers and TV programmes about the disorder. Media coverage is good, but we, as people who have had first hand knowledge of the disorder, can also help a great deal in getting the word out about selctive mutism; what it is, the mis-conceptions and how to help.
Lets all join in and spread the word!
It’s been amazing all of the things you’re all doing to help raise awareness. There’s been SM quotes posted on Facebook groups, messages and tweets about it, leaflets and awareness photos dropped into local doctor’s and schools… If you’re doing anything to raise awareness please let us know.
Andrew Haskins (https://www.facebook.com/groups/smawareness/) wrote this newspaper column about selective mutism which appeared in the The Dickson Herald https://www.facebook.com/TheDicksonHerald
The SM Space Cafe Facebook group made this cover photo that we can all use to help raise awareness – feel free to use it for your own cover photo.
Selective mutism awareness month
Here’s a comic strip about selective mutism made especially for the awareness month in October. 
Finding Our Voices - SM Support Magazine 