# Selective Mutism AbilityScore 600–700: Next Steps

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An AbilityScore band of 600–700 is a baseline, not a verdict. The next step is a clinician review to confirm the picture, agree a gentle, gradual therapy plan, and align school and home. Selective Mutism responds well to early, consistent, pressure-free support — and a clear baseline makes progress visible. Only a Pinnacle clinician forms a diagnosis.

*A score band gives you a starting line, not a verdict — here's how to turn it into a clear plan for your child's voice to grow.*

## In short
An AbilityScore band of 600–700 is a *baseline* — a structured picture of where your child stands right now with [Selective Mutism](/), not a ceiling or a label. The next step is a clinician conversation to confirm the assessment, agree a starting therapy plan, and set the everyday goals that matter to your family. Selective Mutism responds well to the right, gentle, gradual approach — and a clear baseline is exactly what makes progress visible.

## What this band means for your next steps
Selective Mutism is an anxiety-based difficulty: your child *can* speak comfortably in safe settings (often home) but consistently cannot in others (often school or with unfamiliar people). It is not defiance, shyness alone, or something a child simply grows out of by being pushed. A 600–700 band typically points to a child with real communicative ability that is being held back in specific situations — which is a hopeful place to begin.

With your clinician, the plan usually builds around:

- **Reducing pressure to speak** — progress starts with comfort, never demands.
- **Gradual, structured steps** (often called stimulus fading and shaping) — moving from where your child *can* talk towards where they currently can't, one small, winnable step at a time.
- **School and home working together** — consistency across settings is one of the strongest predictors of progress.
- **Re-measurement** against your child's *own* baseline, so even quiet gains are seen.

## When to act
Selective Mutism improves most when support begins early and stays consistent. Book the clinician review now rather than waiting for a new school term or a "better moment" — the band you have is enough to start.

## The Pinnacle way
A clinical AbilityScore® and any diagnosis are formed only at a Pinnacle Blooms Network centre, under the care of a qualified clinician — never from an online figure or form alone. Your clinician will confirm the picture behind the 600–700 band and shape a plan around your child. Explore how the [AbilityScore® is measured](/ask/what-is-the-abilityscore-and-how-is-it-calculated), how [speech therapy](/speech-therapy) supports children with Selective Mutism, and start with us [here](/).

## Trusted sources
WHO ICD-11 (Selective Mutism, 6B06); American Speech-Language-Hearing Association (ASHA) guidance on selective mutism; American Academy of Pediatrics parent resources; Pinnacle Blooms Network clinical studies.

**Next step —** Turn your baseline into a plan: [book a clinician assessment](/enroll) with a Pinnacle speech-language pathologist this week.

This is general information, not a diagnosis — individual assessment and diagnosis require an appropriately qualified healthcare professional.

## Sources
- WHO ICD-11: Selective Mutism: https://icd.who.int
- ASHA: Selective Mutism guidance: https://www.asha.org
- AAP HealthyChildren: parent resources: https://www.healthychildren.org

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## Related question paths

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- How Selective Mutism Affects a Child's Daily Life: https://pinnacleblooms.org/ask/how-does-selective-mutism-affect-a-child-s-daily-life
- Is Selective Mutism considered a disability?: https://pinnacleblooms.org/ask/is-selective-mutism-considered-a-disability
- Is Selective Mutism Genetic or Hereditary?: https://pinnacleblooms.org/ask/is-selective-mutism-genetic-or-hereditary
- What are common myths about Selective Mutism?: https://pinnacleblooms.org/ask/what-are-common-myths-about-selective-mutism
- What are the types or levels of Selective Mutism?: https://pinnacleblooms.org/ask/what-are-the-types-or-levels-of-selective-mutism
- What Causes Selective Mutism in Children?: https://pinnacleblooms.org/ask/what-causes-selective-mutism-in-children
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- What is Selective Mutism in Early Childhood?: https://pinnacleblooms.org/ask/what-is-selective-mutism-and-what-does-it-look-like-in-early-childhood
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- Early Intervention Outcomes for Selective Mutism Under 7: https://pinnacleblooms.org/ask/what-does-current-research-show-about-early-intervention-outcomes-for-selective-mutism-in-children-under-7
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### Recognise signs & concerns
- Can Selective Mutism Be Cured?: https://pinnacleblooms.org/ask/can-selective-mutism-be-cured
- Can Selective Mutism Be Prevented?: https://pinnacleblooms.org/ask/can-selective-mutism-be-prevented
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- Selective Mutism in Girls: https://pinnacleblooms.org/ask/do-girls-show-selective-mutism-differently
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- Early Signs of Selective Mutism in a 1-Year-Old Boy: https://pinnacleblooms.org/ask/what-are-the-early-signs-of-selective-mutism-in-a-1-year-old-boy
- Early signs of selective mutism in a 1-year-old girl: https://pinnacleblooms.org/ask/what-are-the-early-signs-of-selective-mutism-in-a-1-year-old-girl
- Early Signs of Selective Mutism in a 12-to-18-Month-Old: https://pinnacleblooms.org/ask/what-are-the-early-signs-of-selective-mutism-in-a-12-to-18-month-old
- Early signs of Selective Mutism in an 18–24-month-old: https://pinnacleblooms.org/ask/what-are-the-early-signs-of-selective-mutism-in-a-18-to-24-month-old
- Early Signs of Selective Mutism in a 2-Year-Old: https://pinnacleblooms.org/ask/what-are-the-early-signs-of-selective-mutism-in-a-2-year-old
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### Explore causes & influences
- Are boys more likely to have selective mutism?: https://pinnacleblooms.org/ask/are-boys-more-likely-to-have-selective-mutism
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### Understand assessment
- How AbilityScore Tracks Progress in Selective Mutism: https://pinnacleblooms.org/ask/how-does-abilityscore-track-progress-in-a-child-with-selective-mutism
- How Selective Mutism Is Assessed in a Young Child: https://pinnacleblooms.org/ask/how-is-selective-mutism-assessed-in-a-young-child
- How Is Selective Mutism Assessed in Children Under 7?: https://pinnacleblooms.org/ask/how-is-selective-mutism-assessed-in-children-under-7
- What an AbilityScore of 0–100 Means for a Child with Selective Mutism: https://pinnacleblooms.org/ask/what-does-an-abilityscore-of-0-100-mean-for-a-child-with-selective-mutism
- AbilityScore® 100–200 in Selective Mutism: https://pinnacleblooms.org/ask/what-does-an-abilityscore-of-100-200-mean-for-a-child-with-selective-mutism
- What does an AbilityScore of 200–300 mean for a child with Selective Mutism?: https://pinnacleblooms.org/ask/what-does-an-abilityscore-of-200-300-mean-for-a-child-with-selective-mutism
- What an AbilityScore of 300–400 Means in Selective Mutism: https://pinnacleblooms.org/ask/what-does-an-abilityscore-of-300-400-mean-for-a-child-with-selective-mutism
- What an AbilityScore® of 400–500 means in Selective Mutism: https://pinnacleblooms.org/ask/what-does-an-abilityscore-of-400-500-mean-for-a-child-with-selective-mutism
- What an AbilityScore of 500–600 means for Selective Mutism: https://pinnacleblooms.org/ask/what-does-an-abilityscore-of-500-600-mean-for-a-child-with-selective-mutism
- What does an AbilityScore of 600-700 mean for a child with Selective Mutism?: https://pinnacleblooms.org/ask/what-does-an-abilityscore-of-600-700-mean-for-a-child-with-selective-mutism
- What does an AbilityScore of 700–800 mean for a child with Selective Mutism?: https://pinnacleblooms.org/ask/what-does-an-abilityscore-of-700-800-mean-for-a-child-with-selective-mutism
- What does an AbilityScore of 800–900 mean for a child with Selective Mutism?: https://pinnacleblooms.org/ask/what-does-an-abilityscore-of-800-900-mean-for-a-child-with-selective-mutism

### Explore therapy & support
- Selective Mutism AbilityScore 500–600: Next Steps: https://pinnacleblooms.org/ask/my-child-with-selective-mutism-has-an-abilityscore-of-500-600-what-should-we-do-next
- Selective Mutism AbilityScore 200–300: Next Steps for Parents: https://pinnacleblooms.org/ask/my-child-with-selective-mutism-has-an-abilityscore-of-200-300-what-should-we-do-next
- Selective Mutism with an AbilityScore of 400–500: what to do next: https://pinnacleblooms.org/ask/my-child-with-selective-mutism-has-an-abilityscore-of-400-500-what-should-we-do-next
- Selective Mutism: AbilityScore 300–400 Next Steps: https://pinnacleblooms.org/ask/my-child-with-selective-mutism-has-an-abilityscore-of-300-400-what-should-we-do-next
- Selective Mutism AbilityScore 900–1000 — What to Do Next: https://pinnacleblooms.org/ask/my-child-with-selective-mutism-has-an-abilityscore-of-900-1000-what-should-we-do-next
- Selective Mutism, AbilityScore 700–800: what to do next: https://pinnacleblooms.org/ask/my-child-with-selective-mutism-has-an-abilityscore-of-700-800-what-should-we-do-next
- Can a child with Selective Mutism attend a mainstream school?: https://pinnacleblooms.org/ask/can-a-child-with-selective-mutism-attend-a-mainstream-school
- Can a Child with Selective Mutism Attend a Regular School?: https://pinnacleblooms.org/ask/can-a-child-with-selective-mutism-attend-a-regular-school
- Can a Child with Selective Mutism Grow Up to Live Independently?: https://pinnacleblooms.org/ask/can-a-child-with-selective-mutism-grow-up-to-live-independently
- How can we support emotional development in a child with Selective Mutism?: https://pinnacleblooms.org/ask/how-can-we-support-emotional-development-in-a-child-with-selective-mutism
- How Is Selective Mutism Diagnosed in a Child?: https://pinnacleblooms.org/ask/how-is-selective-mutism-diagnosed-in-a-child
- How Therapy Supports a Child with Selective Mutism: https://pinnacleblooms.org/ask/how-is-selective-mutism-supported-through-therapy

### At home & in everyday life
- How can I support my child with Selective Mutism at home?: https://pinnacleblooms.org/ask/how-can-i-support-my-child-with-selective-mutism-at-home