Introduction to the clinical case of selective mutism

Journal title PSICOTERAPIA E SCIENZE UMANE
Author/s Alessandra Sala
Publishing Year 2026 Issue 2026/1
Language Italian Pages 4 P. 123-126 File size 229 KB
DOI 10.3280/PU2026-001010
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Alessandra Sala, Introduzione al caso clinico di mutismo selettivo in "PSICOTERAPIA E SCIENZE UMANE" 1/2026, pp 123-126, DOI: 10.3280/PU2026-001010