Speech and communication

For the child who has plenty to say, with or without words, but struggles to get it across.

Clear speech and easy conversation are skills, and we practice them a little every visit.

Does this sound like your child?

  • Doesn't use words yet, or only a few, and gets frustrated when no one understands.
  • Hard for people outside the family to understand.
  • Knows the answer but can't find the words, so says "I don't know."
  • Talks over others, changes the subject, or doesn't notice when a listener is lost.
  • Misses jokes, tone, or what a classmate really meant.
  • Gets frustrated or goes quiet when it's hard to be understood.

Who we work with every day

Children who are nonverbal or just starting to use words. Children who are hard to understand. Children who can read a page but can't hold a conversation about it. Children with autism, and children whose speech or language came later than their classmates'. Since 1989, helping them be heard is what we do all day.

How it starts

  1. Step 1: Book a free call

    Tell us what's going on at home and at school, and what you've already tried. In about 20 minutes, we'll learn as much as we can about your child and tell you honestly if we're a fit.

  2. Step 2: Visit the academy

    Your child has a first session with one of our teachers. Then we sit down with you, share what we saw, and recommend the plan that fits your child best.

  3. Step 3: See it working

    Your child gets started with clear goals made for them, and we keep you updated along the way.

What parents have seen

We toured a few, but no other place felt ideal for my son until we found Armenta Learning Academy. … In a short period, he has shown much improvement in his speech development as well as his progress with his cognitive skills.

Frank G., parent

It took months and a fair amount of research to find a suitable after-school program for Bronx. We toured a few, but no other place felt ideal for my son until we found Armenta Learning Academy. Since the first day Bronx has been happy and excited about attending the Academy. Our experience at Armenta Learning Academy has been nothing but very positive for Bronx and his educational growth. In a short period, he has shown much improvement in his speech development as well as his progress with his cognitive skills. I am very proud of each goal (big or small) that he has met while attending. I am very appreciative of the teachers communication with me on his daily progress as well as their constant kindness, patience, and the one-on-one attention given to Bronx to assist in his learning needs. I cannot wait to see how much more he achieves in the next few months!

Frank G., parent

He has made tremendous strides in learning at Armenta. … Eli is so happy and joyful both at home and at school.

Danielle G., parent

We are so proud of our son, Eli! He has made tremendous strides in learning at Armenta. He has worked very hard on his fine motor, communication, and literacy skills. Eli is so happy and joyful both at home and at school. Armenta Learning Academy is a wonderful school! Our family is so thankful and appreciative of the amazing teachers at Armenta. The staff is kind, compassionate, and dedicated. We have only been at the school for 3 months, but our son is learning so much and is excited to work with his teachers. We love you, Eli!

Danielle G., parent