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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. 

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WeSpeak has changed the lives of youth and families worldwide.

Students During Break
ABOUT

ABOUT WeSpeak

ABOUT WeSpeak
  • 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 

  • One-to-one mentor model builds continuous and individualized practice into engaging and real-world "school" and social activities

  • Individualized goals are established prior to WeSpeak and adapted each day according to status and progress

ACTIVITIES INCLUDE:
  • Advisory meetings

  • Skill of the day (e.g., coping skill, social skill)

  • Academic or specials class (e.g., partner/group work, answering/asking questions, presenting)

  • Social exposures (e.g., typical hang-outs)

PARENT TRAINING:
  • 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

CONTACT WeSpeak

PHONE

646-216-2190

ADDRESS

260 Madison Ave

New York, NY 10016

E-MAIL

Thank you! We will be in touch soon. 

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