Carrie Dozier's first grade teacher was concerned about her. Carrie seemed like a well behaved little girl who followed directions, and did not show evidence of any kind of learning disability but she never spoke in class. The teacher contacted her mother who was surprised by this behavior since Carrie "talks up a storm" at home. Carrie's diagnosis would be:

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Carrie's behavior is consistent with selective mutism, a condition where a child is able to speak in certain settings or with certain individuals but not in others. It is possible that Carrie is experiencing anxiety or fear in the classroom, which is causing her to stay quiet. It is important to note that selective mutism is not related to intellectual disability or Rett's syndrome, and there is no evidence in the scenario to suggest a diagnosis of other specified anxiety disorder.

Carrie Dozier's First Grade Teacher Was Concerned About Her