Not talking
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Other symptoms or behaviors to look for with Not talking
When parents mention Not talking they also mention these other symptoms:
| Symptom | Frequency | Number of mentions |
|---|---|---|
| Not making eye contact | Often | 9 mentions |
| Frequent crying | Often | 2 mentions |
| Nervousness | Often | 2 mentions |
| Repetitive movement or behavior | Often | 2 mentions |
| Sensitivity to sound (hyperacusis) | Often | 2 mentions |
| Shyness or social anxiety | Often | 2 mentions |
| Aggressive behavior | Sometimes | 1 mention |
| Agitation | Sometimes | 1 mention |
| Angry behavior | Sometimes | 1 mention |
| Anxiety in social situations | Sometimes | 1 mention |
Characteristics of Not talking
Not talking starts at the following ages...
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How common is Not talking?
Across kids of all ages represented on Sleuth, 11.17% of parents surveyed by Sleuth say their kids have Not talking.
Percentage of kids with Not talking by year of age
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This is based on a survey of 537 children on Sleuth. The plot shows the percentage of parents who rated their child’s Not talking “Moderate”, “Severe”, or “Very Severe” among kids in different age groups.
Frequency
| Outcome | Percent of Children | Total Mentions |
|---|---|---|
| Continuously | 1% | 6 mentions |
| Hourly | 0% | 0 mentions |
| Daily | 5% | 29 mentions |
| Weekly | 4% | 24 mentions |
| Monthly | 4% | 24 mentions |
| Annually | 3% | 16 mentions |
| A Few / Several Times | 7% | 41 mentions |
| Once | 3% | 15 mentions |
| Never | 73% | 410 mentions |
Severity
| Severity | Percent of Children | Total Mentions |
|---|---|---|
| Very Severe | 1% | 7 mentions |
| Severe | 3% | 15 mentions |
| Moderate | 7% | 38 mentions |
| Mild | 12% | 65 mentions |
| Not at All | 77% | 412 mentions |
Care of Not talking
Parents mention the following approaches to caring for Not talking
| Treatment | Rating | Discussion |
|---|---|---|
| 1Speech Therapy | Positive 4 of 5 | Read 0 comments |
Less common approaches...
| Treatment | Rating | Discussion |
|---|---|---|
| 1Physical Therapy | Very Positive 5 of 5 | Read 0 comments |
| 2School services and programs | Very Positive 5 of 5 | Read 0 comments |
| 3Occupational Therapy | Positive 4.2 of 5 | Read 0 comments |
| 4Medication (unspecified) | Positive 4 of 5 | Read 0 comments |
| 5Therapy / Counseling | Positive 3.9 of 5 | Read 2 comments |
| 6Applied behavior analysis (ABA) | Neutral 3.4 of 5 | Read 0 comments |
| 7Medication (general) | Neutral 3 of 5 | Read 0 comments |
Discussion of Not talking
What was your approach to Not talking? What were the results?
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