Children with traumatic mutism usually develop mutism suddenly in all situations. An example would be a child who witnesses the death of a grandparent or other traumatic event, is unable to process the event, and becomes mute in all settings.
Oh and this may be off topic but Jason's mother called my meditations that I listen to "bullshit". Well I have a few words for her: Dont knock it until you try it! You might like it. It calms the mind and body. *steps off soap box* okay I'm done with what have to say.