F94: Disorders of social functioning with onset specific to childhood and adolescence
F94.0: Elective mutism
You are often unable to speak to other people. However, you can speak normally and you do so in certain situations. You then mostly talk to family members or close friends. You often remain mute in the presence of other people. You have had this disorder since you were a child.
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