Lilou
Proud Parent
Hi- new to the community. Wondering if anyone has had a young gymnast with selective mutism and how you were able to help her deal with the anxiety? My 5 yr old has been recruited by two gyms for their level 2 developmental program, but her anxiety is holding her back. She tried two classes of it at one gym and walked out because the coaches were too tough and rough with her when she didn't talk to them or do certain things (granted they didn't know her anxiety diagnoses and neither did I at the time). So I keep her in recreational classes but she's having trouble participating in those too because of her anxiety. But when I ask her if she wants to quit, she adamantly says no, and ultimately I don't think quitting is the right decision for her anyway. She just now starting to get behavorial help. Thanks!