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My Trainings
An Overview of the Trainings I Provide
I provide a wide variety of on-site and virtual trainings on the topic of selective mutism. You will find some of my most requested trainings listed below. If you don’t see what you’re looking for, I am always happy to co-create a new training with you to meet the unique needs of your team. I am also happy to talk about flexible pricing options.
Recorded Trainings:
For those who prefer a training on the go, I have two recorded webinars registered with ASHA, Selective Mutism 101 and The SLP’s Toolbox for Treating SM.
Selective Mutism 101
Understanding SM in the Educational Setting
This interactive course is intended to help school teams to deepen their understanding of the unique needs of students with selective mutism. Attendees will gain a greater understanding of what SM is and what it isn’t, grow in their awareness of the inner experience of a student who has SM, and develop an increased understanding of the components of an integrated school-based team approach for supporting this population. Disability awareness specific to SM will also be explored. Contact me to learn more!
Learner Objectives:
- Describe this most mysterious disability in your own words
- Differentiate between shyness and SM
- List two common myths about selective mutism
- Illuminate the inner experience of a student with SM
- Clarify why students with SM qualify for supports
- State one reason why a team approach is necessary
- Explain the importance of disability awareness in the school setting
Selective Mutism 102
Treating SM in the Educational Setting
This interactive course is intended to help school teams effectively support students with selective mutism. After a brief overview of SM; eligibility, building your team, defining roles & creating your plan of support will be demystified. The step-wise programming to bridge the gap from home to school will be illuminated and ways to promote participation & inclusivity in the classroom will be explored. The important roles of teachers and paraprofessionals will be emphasized. Contact me to learn more!
Learner Objectives:
- Provide an overview of the support process for students with SM
- Describe in your own words a “round table” approach within MTSS
- Illuminate ASHA’s position on the involvement of SLPs in the treatment of SM
- In your own words, explain the process of bridging the gap from home to school for brave talking
- State three strategies teachers and paraprofessionals can implement immediately
- Explain the importance of building awareness and understanding about SM in the classroom
Selective Mutism in Middle School Years
This course is intended to help educators deepen their understanding of middle school students with selective mutism. The clinical features and complexities of SM will be explored; school-based supports will be discussed; and the critical need for team involvement will be emphasized. Contact me to learn more!
Learner Objectives:
- Describe this most mysterious disability in your own words
- Clarify why students with SM qualify for supports under IDEA
- State one reason why a “round table” of support is necessary
- List two features unique to SM in the middle school years
- Define your role (discipline specific)
What attendees are saying about my trainings…
Awesome presenter, and presentation! Looking forward to the next series! It’s crucial that we as educators build up awareness around SM in the school setting because these children need us to advocate for them in the early years. Many children are overlooked as either being shy or just being defiant and refusing to talk. It’s also very overlooked because many times these students can and are able to do just the bare minimum to get by day to day but are truly struggling on the inside.
I totally appreciated your teaching style! A nice mix of discussion, videos and slides. I feel like I have a much better understanding of Selective Mutism. Will highly recommend your webinars to others!
I appreciate all the work you’ve put into these presentations, and found all of the information relevant to my career and needs. It’s obvious you care deeply for the world of SM, and that made it encouraging to ask questions/have open discussions. Often times, it can be intimidating to approach someone who is as experienced as you are, but I found that wasn’t the case at all. You’re doing wonderful work!
Thank you again! This has been so helpful! Lot’s of examples, resources mentioned, the knowledge of the presenter and videos to highlight examples.
Thank you so much for this organized, informative, training and for providing helpful follow-up resources for continued education and growth. You are a wonderful resource!
Thank you so very much. I am so grateful our paths have crossed and our District will be consulting with you to support my student and family. I very much look forward to collaborating with you and the other members on our Team. I am also looking forward to any and all future workshops you will be holding in the future. I really enjoyed SM 101.
Thanks so very much! I CANNOT wait to start working with you as a consultant. You are going to LOVE this student and I know you will be able to help us give her “Brave Voice” back! 🙂
Annie, LOVED participating in this webinar!! You do an excellent job of keeping the pace of your presentations interesting by varying talking with video clips and your slide presentation. I never felt that you were talking down to us. You come across as being truly excited about sharing your knowledge! And thank you for allowing questions throughout!
I can think of nothing but high praise for the excellent teaching and all the information and further resources that Annie DiVello provided me on Selective Mutism. I had never heard of this disorder until this year and definitely needed and wanted to gather as much information as I possibly can. I will also plan on enrolling in the SM 102 zoom class that she will be offering in May.
Thank you so much for this informative series. Your knowledge base, video clips of treatment, and many examples were invaluable!
Ms. DiVello communicated to us with such sweetness and immense knowledge; A truly wonderful, caring and enthusiastic presenter. Many thanks for your time and knowledge.
Thank you for your passion and expertise! I will definitely do things differently next time I encounter someone who may have or does have SM. Thank you!
Previous Speaking Engagements
… as well as school teams across the country.
General pricing is as follows:
Half-Day Trainings – $1,700 // Full-Day Trainings – $3,300 // Host District – Free // Working with a limited budget? Let’s connect and talk about flexible options.
Consultations include Observations, Team Meetings, IEP/504 Goal Writing, and IEP Implementation. There are additional fees for travel. Supports can be on-site, remote, in my office, or a combination. One-week intensives are also available. Email me today with questions or to learn how we can work together to co-create a custom training to meet your unique needs!
