TTLV: Selective mutism in 5-year-old children

1. Student's full name:Nguyen Thi Hanh2. Gender:Female

3. Date of birth: 04/04/1987

4. Place of birth:Trung Giap – Phu Ninh – Phu Tho

5. Decision number for student admission:According to Decision No. 3379/2017/QD-XHNV-DT, dated December 19, 2017, of the Rector of the University of Social Sciences and Humanities, Vietnam National University, Hanoi.

6. Changes in the training process:Are not

7. Thesis title:Selective mutism in 5-year-old children

8. Major:Clinical psychologyCode:Pilot

9. Scientific supervisorAssoc. Prof. Dr. Tran Thu Huong

10. Summary of the thesis results:

Chapter 1 of the thesis presents several theoretical issues related to selective mutism in young children, including existing studies, manifestations, causes of selective mutism in children, and the diagnostic criteria for selective mutism according to DSM-5, as well as approaches and psychological intervention techniques for children with selective mutism. The thesis also specifically describes the methods and tools used to diagnose and psychologically assess cases of children with selective mutism. In Chapter 2, the author clarifies ethical issues in clinical cases, identifies client problems through qualitative description and quantitative assessment using reliable tools, and defines the case to view the client's problems from multiple perspectives. In the psychological intervention section, the author details the sequence of steps and therapeutic techniques used. The results of the psychological intervention show that the children have adapted back to school and normal life.

11. Practical applications:

Currently, although the rate of selective mutism in children in Vietnam is not as high as other disorders, due to insufficient awareness among parents and teachers about this issue, and sometimes misunderstandings stemming from the children's defiance and stubbornness, children with selective mutism often do not receive comprehensive support from their families and schools. This significantly impacts the development of these young children. The author's topic is of significant importance in the psychological therapy of children with selective mutism. This thesis contributes to supplementing applied research and serves as a reference for interventions in cases of children with selective mutism.

12. Future research directions:Not yet

13. Published works related to the thesis: Are not

INFORMATION OF MASTER'S THESIS

1. Full Name:Nguyen Thi Hanh2. Sex:Female

3. Date of birth: 4^thApril 1987

4. Place of birth:Trung Giap – Phu Ninh – Phu Tho

5. Decision of student recognition No.:Decision No. 3379/2017/QD-XHNV-DT dated 19^thDecember 2017 issued by the Principal of Principal of University of Social Sciences and Humanities - Vietnam National University, Hanoi

6. Changes in training course:None

7. Official thesis title:Selective mutism in five-year-old children

8. MajorClinical psychologyCode:Pilot paper

9. SupervisorsAssoc. Prof. Tran Thu Huong

10. Summary of these results:

In Chapter 1 of this thesis, a number of theoretical issues related to selective mutism in children have been mentioned such as existing studies, its symptoms, causes and criteria for diagnosing based on DSM-5, access theories and intervention techniques therapy for selectively mute children. The thesis also describes in detail the methods and tools used to diagnose psychological evaluation of the child. In Chapter 2, the author makes clear the patients' problem by quantitative description and qualitative evaluation with reliable tools, shaping the case to examine patients in a multi-dimensional way. In the psychological intervention section, the author describes in detail the sequence of steps and therapeutic techniques used in each treatment session with the patient. Evaluation of psychological interventions has shown that children are more likely to have better relationships with others and more adaptable to their daily lives.

11. Practical applicability:

Currently, the rate of selective mutation in children is not as significant as compared to other disorders. However, due to the lack of awareness which causes parents and teachers to mistake the symtoms for stubbornness and disobedience, in many cases children with selective mutism are not provided with sufficient support from their families and schools. This has had significant impact on their development. The topic is of importance in the psychological treatment of children with selective mutation. The thesis contributes to the application-oriented research as a reference for interventions for patients with selective mutism.

12. Further research directions, if any:None

13. Thesis-related publications:None