I have had two Selective Mutes as students. Each stayed with me for close to three years (not at the same time).

 

Both learned to speak. I have a day group and also see students one-on-one after school. My one-on-one practice is currently full. I see kids until past nine at night. The day group has seven lovely, extremely sweet kids, each with their own issue.

 

We do have a speech therapist in three days a week for two who have brain damage that impeded speaking. It's an extraordinarily nice atmosphere.

 

There is currently one student who speaks very little, but is not quite as severe as the Selective Mutes who were here in earlier years. Because this is such a loving and low pressure atmosphere, it is an ideal place to get over being a Selective Mute.

 

 

 

Alicia Viramontes
9535 Aldea Avenue
Northridge, CA. 91325
Office Telephone: 818-701-7675
Office Fax: 818-701-7688
Email: aliciaeviramontes@mac.com

 

Art of Learning Academy
Speciality: Mild moderate learning disabilities,
including Selective Mutism
40 years as a teacher, and 15 years as an educational therapist
Works with students between the ages of 11-18