WeSpeak is an internationally-recognized behavioral group intensive for tweens/teens with selective mutism (SM) that Dr. Shelley Avny developed in 2016 to meet the high demand for services for these older kids.
WeSpeak has changed the lives of youth and families worldwide.
ABOUT WeSpeak
ABOUT WeSpeak
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Simulated school based on the structure and expectations of middle- and high-schoolers; all activities target verbalizations with adults and peers that mirror the demands of this age group
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One-to-one mentor model builds continuous and individualized practice into engaging and real-world "school" and social activities
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Individualized goals are established prior to WeSpeak and adapted each day according to status and progress
ACTIVITIES INCLUDE:
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Advisory meetings
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Skill of the day (e.g., coping skill, social skill)
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Academic or specials class (e.g., partner/group work, answering/asking questions, presenting)
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Social exposures (e.g., typical hang-outs)
PARENT TRAINING:
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Parent training is provided to teach parents ways to help their kids carry the momentum forward after WeSpeak
BBC DOCUMENTARY
Harriet Shawcross, an award winning documentarian, spent a week with WeSpeak families and myself, to gain an understanding into selective mutism and this unique treatment intervention.
CONTACT WeSpeak
PHONE
646-216-2190
ADDRESS
260 Madison Ave
New York, NY 10016