[Outpatient treatment of selective mutism: long-standing selective mutism in a 17-year-old male]. / Die ambulante Behandlung des elektiven Mutismus am Beispiel eines langjährig bestehenden elektiven Mutismus bei einem 17-Jährigen.

The present case report describes the successful treatment of a 17 year old male adolescent suffering for 10 years from selective mutism. Following a summary review of recent publications on therapy approaches, the report describes the treatment concept in the present case, including detailed assessment of co-morbid disorders, motivation for change, behaviour therapy with supporting drug intervention, and intensive co-operation with parents and other caretakers.