Marvin Turner
Hello, my name is Marvin Turner, a 17 year old from the Far North Coast of NSW, Australia. This site is dedicated to the people who suffer from Selective Mutism (SM) otherwise known as a social communication anxiety disorder, to spread awareness, promote motivation, help and understanding. I wanted to share my individual experiences for a chance for others to connect with my story no matter the time or place, and find comfort in knowing you are not alone in this fight.
Awareness of selective mutism amongst educators and health professionals has grown from its obscurity, but it's still not universally well-recognized and can be perceived as if the child will 'grow out of it.' Leading to delayed intervention. Some children with selective mutism are mistakenly labeled as shy, willful, or oppositional. SM is truly a debilitating disorder and maybe fueled by coexisting issues "developing and maintaining SM" -(Dr Elisa Shipon Blum) where mutism is just a symptom and it does not provide a holistic view of the child.
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- Shyness, social anxiety, fear of social embarrassment or social isolation and withdrawal
- Difficulty maintaining eye contact
- Blank expression and timidity to smile
- Difficulty expressing feelings, even to family members
- Tendency to worry significantly more than most people of the same age
- Sensitivity to noise and crowds
A bit more about me
Before you really get to know me, here are few things about me. I am currently living with my Dad, Mum and brother. I have a kelpy 🐕 named Holly. I am currently in Year 12 of High School or 12th grade, my last year of school before moving to Uni or finding a job or whatever.😒 I am also a vice captain.
Here are my interest/hobbies:
- Photography & Video,
- Art, painting, drawing, chiaroscuro
sfumato, portraits, landscapes
- Youtube channels such as Jacksepticeye, Smosh, Jazza, Markiplier and a bunch more.
- Video games
-Action comedies, adventure, exploration movies, growth
- &other stuff I do to stay
busy😄
