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.
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