Lily was diagnosed with Selective Mutism when she was four. Her parents struggled to find the proper help locally, mainly due to lack of awareness. "My advice to people with Selective Mutism is to be brave, to try new things, even when it's hard and don't ever give up." | Child Mind Institute

There’s many lessons that Tommy and Jude have taught me over the years, but this is one that they show me each and every single day. And as it’s Autism Acceptance Week, something that the rest of the world needs to know too… ⠀ When there’s something that they enjoy they are 💯 focused on being in the moment, unafraid of any judgment or what somebody else might think. ⠀ When they’re stimming, it helps them self-regulate, cope with the world around them, and allows them to get so much pleasure fro

408K views · 1.2K reactions | This anxiety disorder is often misdiagnosed and misunderstood. | WeAreTeachers | Facebook