What this do i have selective mutism measures
This do i have selective mutism quiz estimates self-reported selective mutism cannot speak certain settings school work freeze anxiety before talk symptom frequency signals patterns across four domains. Twenty-two original frequency items group into cannot speak, school work freeze, anxiety talk, setting limit. Each item also maps to a fear-of-intimacy stack layer. A second results chart inspired by FOIS-style intimacy avoidance themes from Descutner and Thelen (1991), adapted to this topic. Your selective mutism frequency index averages these patterns into a 0 to 100 score where higher numbers mean more endorsed selective mutism cannot speak certain settings school work freeze anxiety before talk symptom frequency signals on this screener, not a clinical diagnosis.
Cannot speak
How often selective mutism cannot speak frequency signals appear.
School work freeze
How often selective mutism school work freeze frequency signals appear.
Anxiety talk
How often selective mutism anxiety before talk frequency signals appear.
Setting limit
How often selective mutism setting limited speech frequency signals appear.
How it works
Answer 22 frequency items
Rate each frequency statement from Never to Very often. You click Next after each answer; there is no auto-advance.
Items map to domains and intimacy stack
Answers accumulate percentages for four primary domains plus four fear-of-intimacy stack layers.
View index, band, and charts
Results show Lower, Mixed, or Higher signal bands with domain bars and stack chart.
Take the do i have selective mutism quiz
Complete 22 items to receive your selective mutism frequency index, four domain bars, fear-of-intimacy stack chart, and band label.
What your result means
Your selective mutism frequency index is the normalized total across all 22 items on a 0 to 100 scale. Domain bars show which pattern drives your result most. The fear-of-intimacy stack chart shows parallel closeness-guarding layers.
| Band | Index range | Typical reading |
|---|---|---|
| Lower Selective Mutism Frequency | 0 to 35 | Fewer endorsed selective mutism cannot speak certain settings school work freeze anxiety before talk symptom frequency signals patterns; situational stress can still raise scores briefly |
| Mixed Selective Mutism Frequency | 36 to 65 | Blend of occasional and recurring selective mutism cannot speak certain settings school work freeze anxiety before talk symptom frequency signals signals worth tracking with a clinician if persistent |
| Higher Selective Mutism Frequency | 66 to 100 | Frequent selective mutism cannot speak certain settings school work freeze anxiety before talk symptom frequency signals signals; schedule professional evaluation, not self-diagnosis |
What your report looks like
What this quiz can and cannot tell you
Can tell you
- How you report do i have selective mutism patterns on this screener
- A selective mutism frequency index and four domain bars plus fear-of-intimacy stack
- Vocabulary for follow-up conversations or study review
- A baseline before retaking after life or coursework changes
Cannot tell you
- Diagnose any mental health or medical condition from self-report alone
- Replace medical monitoring, therapy, or workplace safety evaluation
- Predict crisis risk without a licensed clinician assessment
- Label you permanently from one online frequency screener
Selective mutism frequency index and sibling screeners
This do i have selective mutism screener uses original frequency items across four domains: cannot speak, school work freeze, anxiety talk, setting limit. Results include a 0 to 100 index and fear-of-intimacy stack chart.
Browse the mental health & clinical hub for sibling quizzes with distinct question banks. Pair with our fear of intimacy quiz when results touch closeness themes.
| Test | Focus |
|---|---|
| Social anxiety quiz | Social anxiety broad rather than DHSM mute school anxiety setting items |
| Anxiety quiz | Anxiety general rather than selective mutism frequency screener cues |
Do I Have Selective Mutism Quiz FAQ
What does this do i have selective mutism measure?
22 frequency items map to four domains plus a fear-of-intimacy stack. You receive a selective mutism frequency index from 0 to 100. Not a diagnosis.
What is the fear-of-intimacy stack?
A second results chart with vulnerability pull-back, trust hesitation, self-disclosure limits, and closeness anxiety adapted to this topic.
How long does the quiz take?
About 5 minutes for 22 items with session autosave.
Who reviewed this content?
Dr. Elena Vasquez, PhD reviewed the test framing and result explanations. See our editorial policy for review standards.
Does DHSM score diagnose selective mutism or speech disorder?
No. It describes self-report frequency patterns on these items only. Only a licensed clinician can evaluate selective mutism or speech concerns after full assessment.
Can I retake the quiz?
Yes. Session data saves in your browser until you clear it or retake from results.
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