Specialties include Compton P-ESL method and Lorna Sikorski programs among others. Your accent is part of your identity, but when it gets in the way of your message or when it holds you back personally or professionally, you might need some specialized help. Ruth can provide this with effective programs tailored just to you. In her program,  you can improve your “American” English and learn more about American speech sounds and intonation. As a person who grew up speaking two languages and having emigrated from another country, Ruth has firsthand knowledge of how accents can influence communication, relationships, and careers.

Free Accent Screening

If you’d like to receive a free accent reduction screening, please follow the link below:

Free screening

Ruth has extensive experience working with the pediatric population in a variety of settings.  She is trained in various methods, including PROMPT.  Ruth especially loves working with speech sound disorders. She is very creative in making it functional and fun.

Ruth Frutos, MS, CCC-SLP

Ruth is a licensed Speech Language Pathologist with over 20 years of experience in educational and clinical settings. She is licensed in the state of Virginia and accredited by the American Speech Language Hearing Association.