We also offer a variety of Special Programs for individuals with
specific goals or financial needs.
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SPECIAL
PROGRAMS |
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Self-Guided
Study 2 |
Teacher Assisted Self-Guided Study 2 |
Coffee Talk 3 |
1-On-1
Consulting 4 |
| Length |
13-Week |
Self-Guided |
Varies |
Varies
|
Varies |
| Class Size |
10 - 15 Persons |
1 Person |
1 Person |
2-5 Persons |
1 Person |
| Speech Screening 5 |
NA |
FREE |
NA |
NA |
NA |
| Speech Evaluation 6 |
Free (Condensed) |
FREE |
FREE |
NA |
NA |
| Program Intensity |
"Intro"
Course |
Self-Guided |
Self-Guided with specific week to week goals developed by AAM |
Intense; Focus
on Conversation |
Very Intense |
| Customization Level |
Based on Class
Majority Needs |
Self-Guided |
Highly Customized |
Fairly Customized |
Highly Customized |
| Requirements |
Must Qualify
1 |
Speech Screening |
Speech Evaluation |
Successful Completion
of One of Our Programs |
Successful Completion
of One of Our Programs |
| Materials 7 |
FREE |
$185 |
$340 |
NA |
NA |
| Flexibility |
Fairly
Inflexible 4 |
Extremely
Flexible |
Fairly Flexible |
Fairly
Flexible |
Extremely
Flexible 8 |
| Results |
Class errors
compiled; Focus on word and sentence levels; Limited emphasis
on carryover into conversation. |
Varies |
Varies depending on commitment to following outlined program |
Varies |
Dependent Upon
Goals |
| Documentation of Results |
Condensed Speech Evaluations
at program beginning and end provide improvement measure |
NA |
Speech Evaluations at program beginning and end provide improvement measure |
NA |
Speech Evaluations at program
beginning and end provide improvement measure |
| 1 |
A needs-based Scholarship
Program is available to those individuals who qualify. In order
to qualify, prospective clients must provide tax returns and/or
paystubs to verify income. |
| 2 |
Self-Guided Study Programs are available
for clients who prefer to study and practice individually on their own time. Follow-up
sessions can be done via phone. The program is available for
any native language, including American dialects. |
| 3 |
Coffee Talks are informal group gatherings
designed as "refresher" sessions for clients who have
graduated from one of our programs, but wish to practice more
in a guided and supportive environment. |
| 4 |
1-on-1 Consulting Sessions are offered
to clients who have graduated from one of our programs and need
highly customized assistance with, for example, a presentation,
speech, script, etc. |
| 5 |
The optional Speech Screening is a preliminary
test lasting 15-30 minutes for persons who remain uncertain
about the benefit of Accent Reduction. The test gives the Speech
Pathologist a general understanding of your needs. Results obtained
are not nearly as thorough as those obtained in the 60-90 minute
Speech Evaluation. |
| 6 |
A Speech Evaluation is a thorough 60-90
minute test that is taped and later analyzed by a Speech Pathologist
to determine the number of sound variances in your speech in
order to customize your program. (The number of sound variances
determines the number of sessions you will need.) This process
is repeated upon completion of your program to demonstrate your
improvement. The Speech Evaluation is FREE with enrollment.
Otherwise, the cost is $170. (Note that $170 is due at the time
of evaluation. This amount is deducted from the program's total
cost.) |
| 7 |
Materials are free with program enrollment.
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| 8 |
Instructor can come to client, if needed.
Travel fees apply. |
| 9 |
Based on availability of entire class.
Missed classes CANNOT be "made-up". Instructor can
travel to a central group location (travel fees apply). |
| 10 |
Minimum is based on assumption that client
completes all practice work. |
