Brooklyn Letters

1139 Prospect Avenue, Brooklyn

4.9 56 reviews

Emily Matles ★★★★★ a week ago
We would highly recommend Ally! Our son always asks about her, so very thankful to Brooklyn Letters for introducing us.
~ Emily, mom of Brooklyn 2 year old
T Ainsley ★★★★★ 5 months ago
I cannot express how grateful and rewarding my experience with Brooklyn Letters has been. Her tutor Ms. Daria is so knowledgeable, amazing, kind and awesome. My daughter has made so much progress in Literacy and Math and it's all … More thanks to Ms. Daria. I know my daughter is sad that she can no longer work with Ms. Daria, as she looked forward to their sessions every week. Thank you again!
Natalie Levon ★★★★★ 4 months ago
Nicole has been an amazing therapist!! She played a tremendous role in our daughter’s speech progress and overall development. She has come such a long way and we are so happy with the therapy she received!
Colin Peters ★★★★★ 6 months ago
We could not be happier with the services Valerie provided! She is very thoughtful and knowledgeable and provided significant guidance to support our daughter's speech development outside of our scheduled sessions. She established … More a great working relationship with her, and she will definitely be missed! Your business model is amazing and it was an absolute pleasure working with Valerie. I've referred your organization and Valerie to the Executive Director of our daughter's school and friends/colleagues who are in need of speech therapy services.
Lil Amatore ★★★★★ 7 months ago
Christina was absolutely wonderful. She went out of her way to win my son over and it worked. He looked forward to her visits and his speech improved so much under her care. She was super flexible and it’s clear she truly cares. We adore … More Christina and we’re going to miss her. Almost sad he improved so much! She’s simply amazing and we can’t say enough how great she is. I would recommend her services to anyone and everyone, without hesitation. Thank you so much for connecting us with her!
Heather Liljengren ★★★★★ a year ago
We cannot say enough good things about Effie, the ASL teacher, who was so engaged and effective with our 2 year old daughter from the very first session! Effie gladly included our whole family in the sessions! Her expertise and fantastic … More personality gave our daughter a way to communicate that she was so desperately seeking. The coordinators at Brooklyn Letters were so helpful and communicative…I would highly recommend their services!
Brigid Bower ★★★★★ 11 months ago
Samantha Dalmas was fantastic! We saw her for a feeding therapy evaluation and while she doesn’t think my daughter needs more feeding therapy sessions at this time, but she gave me lots of tips to try. If my daughter's doctors want … More to see more progress at her next appointment, I wouldn’t hesitate to reach out to Samantha again.
Duygu Başaran ★★★★★ 11 months ago
Brooklyn Letters was recommended to me through a friend's speech therapist friend in NJ. The articulation evaluation for my daughter went well. We were pleased with Kristin's services.
Kelley Peters-Patel ★★★★★ a year ago
Melissa was wonderful. Our daughter warmed to her immediately and by the time she left, had already started "practicing" some of the techniques Melissa had shown her. I will not hesitate at all to reach out to Melissa again, should … More the need arise.
R Elmore ★★★★★ a year ago
Aileen was INCREDIBLY helpful to us, both in assessing possible origins of my grandson's food aversions, as well as informing us of various available interventions to consider.
I can’t thank you and Brooklyn Letters enough for connecting … More us with Aileen. In all our feeding therapy journey we have not gotten anything near the kind of benefit that we did from her. Her knowledge, professionalism, and responsiveness have put us on the path of progress with my grandson and has also made us feel genuinely well cared for.
Christine Weiher ★★★★★ 2 years ago
We were amazed with Allison! She met my son at 2 1/2 years old, not speaking much at all, and over a computer, and she was able to develop a bond and friendship, so much so that he would look forward to his weekly computer time with Allison. … More I was not sure how the speech therapy would go- but we are so happy that we tried it out and continued. It allowed my son to gain confidence in his speech, make a new friend :), and also give him the skills and a bit of understanding of how to shape his mouth or where to place his tongue to make the proper sounds. We were extremely happy with Allison- she was fantastic to work with.
Andrea Saffady ★★★★★ 2 years ago
My sessions with Karen have been extremely helpful. My speech has improved tremendously. In fact, I just finished 2 hours of conducting interviews with a consulting client via MS Teams and I have an upcoming conference call. Both my … More neurologist and neurosurgeon remarked about how good my speech is. Much of the day it is perfect, although I still have some rough spots when I get tired or speak too quickly. One of my granddaughters is a speech pathology student at Ithaca College. She sat in on 2 sessions while she was home for winter break, and she was very impressed with Karen.
Jacob B ★★★★★ 4 years ago
We were delighted with Christie. First, and most importantly, our son made great strides under her guidance. So great, that we felt he no longer needed help! She was incredibly patient and kind with him and our son really responded to … More her. Christie was also great with me and my wife. She provided thorough and informative updates on our son's progress and which exercises she was using with him, so we could reinforce what she was teaching him. All in all, we had a fabulous experience with Christie and would highly recommend her.
Jessica C ★★★★★ a year ago
Theo was wonderful and his work with my son has produced some progress. I am grateful for the services Theo provided.
Melissa Stevens ★★★★★ 2 years ago
Highly recommend Jill. She is a total pleasure to work with. After a few months working with Jill, my son is reading above grade level and LOVES to read. Mission accomplished!
Demet Evren ★★★★★ 2 years ago
Paige was great and we had been really happy with her. I would highly recommend her! I recommend Brooklyn Letters to whomever asks for a speech therapist.
Jeizel Rosenthal ★★★★★ 2 years ago
Isabel was WONDERFUL and our son absolutely adored her, and he is making great progress with his reading and writing.
Lesley Duval ★★★★★ 3 years ago
Theo was fantastic with our 4yo son. We were very worried that his progress would fall off when we had to switch to remote sessions, but Theo kept our son happy and engaged through the screen. Highly highly recommend!
Samantha Packard ★★★★★ 3 years ago
We've been working with Theo from Brooklyn Letters for close to 4 months now and the results are apparent; our daughter has vastly improved her speech in a relatively short amount of time. We make "Theo Day" a celebration … More in our house with pancakes for breakfast, and the enthusiasm is matched in the sessions. Theo is fun, patient, professional, and caring, and he gives us the tools to take the lessons beyond the session. Thank you Theo, and Brooklyn Letters, for helping our daughter express herself.
Travis Ricca ★★★★★ 3 years ago
I worked with Alina to enhance my pronunciation, tone, and pacing while communicating socially and in a work environment. She was great to work with and clear about goals and learning objectives. The improvement from day 1 has been tremendous! … More
Enrico Bermudez ★★★★★ 3 years ago
Cathy has been excellent with us and our son. We will sorely miss her. He has improved significantly with Cathy’s help. Cathy was a true partner with us, especially as we pursued additional help through our son’s school system.
Kayne Elisabeth Wilk ★★★★★ 4 years ago
We really loved working with Alina, she is so fantastic. Patient yet firm, and determined the best course of action very clearly and succintly for us. And it all transitioned so well to Zoom as well. I will definitely be back in touch for … More services for our other child after summer break!
Jen S ★★★★★ 4 years ago
Vera was amazing! My 11 yo daughter made progress so quickly and really looked forward to her sessions. She was kept motivated and engaged.
susie tofte ★★★★★ 3 years ago
The work that Allison P. did with our daughter over the years has been invaluable to us. Our daughter had such a good relationship with Allison, and it allowed them to work really well together - even remotely these past 6 months. This … More year, Allison went above and beyond by helping us throughout the neuropsych eval we did, trying to re-open our daughter's IEP at her school, and eventually landing her at our chosen school. She was in contact with our daughter's teachers, with the neuropsychologist, and made herself available as a reference to speak on behalf of our daughter's learning differences.
Allison stopped by our house last week to give our daughter cupcakes and say goodbye, and I literally cried with appreciation for what an amazing speech therapist she has been. She has been our daughter's biggest champion. The new families that she will work with this year are lucky to have her.
Alicia Perez-Katz ★★★★★ 4 years ago
Sydney was great! Our son was sad to end his sessions with her, which says a lot. We appreciated her honest assessment of his skill level, and he now has materials to self monitor and practice. Thank you!
Kristin Ames ★★★★★ 4 years ago
Our experience with Theo was terrific. Theo was great with my son. He developed a positive relationship with him based on sincerity, respect, trust and a deep personal connection. In their lessons, Theo was encouraging, creative and kind. … More He helped our son understand how to differentiate the sounds he made when he spoke, and gave him great exercises to practice every week between lessons. Our son was sorry to have the lessons come to an end, but recognized that Theo had helped him as much as possible and it was time for him to stop. Theo explained to him (and us) how to keep working to get the last 5%, and encouraged him to keep working on the exercises on his own. I have recommended Theo to another parent who noticed my son's improvement and inquired for her own son.
We are all grateful to have gotten to know Theo, and we greatly appreciate all the work he did to help our son.
Aisha Holder ★★★★★ 4 years ago
"I have nothing but wonderful things to say about Michelle Macroy-Higgins. We are extremely pleased with her work with our daughter. I was so grateful for my daughter to have a speech therapist who is a researcher (specialty in late … More talkers), graduate professor and practitioner. Her expertise was clearly evident in our conversations and work with our daughter. She was very responsive to my questions and often sent articles and other materials about language development that I found helpful. Thankfully, my daughter's speech improved tremendously. Michelle developed such a warm relationship with my daughter. My daughter was always excited to see Michelle and would greet her at the door with a big hug. Lastly, I would add that Michelle always demonstrated empathy with me as a mother who was initially worried about her daughter's language development. I could go on and on about how pleased we were with Michelle's work."
Andrea Peartree ★★★★★ 4 years ago
Theo is a wonderful Clinton Hill speech therapist. We were really pleased with him. Our son showed drastic improvement, not only in his speech but in his confidence.
mario costa ★★★★★ 4 years ago
Alexa has been an enthusiastic, reliable, well prepared and caring teacher for our 6 year old daughter. She has been able to improve and increase our daughter's confidence lesson by lesson with patience and competence; through varied … More and productive didactic practice. Alexa has engaged our daughter in several activities that always kept her motivated and eager to learn literacy. My wife and I, both of us are educators, feel so fortunate to have had the opportunity to observe Alexa's pedagogical skills. Alexa has had a big impact on our daughter literacy growth. Thank you Brooklyn Letters!
Lily Alt ★★★★★ 4 years ago
We were absolutely DELIGHTED with Marsha's services. She was wonderful. We found her to be kind, fun, engaging, very knowledgeable. She provided us with clear instructions and additional written handouts each week. She engaged our … More son with different techniques and toys, and showed us how to use her techniques when we were interacting with him. I actually just texted her on Saturday - Our son finally said "more" - one of the target words we had been working on with her. It was a total joy to hear, and I had to share it with her - she wrote back immediately to congratulate us. I am so appreciative of her expertise, and wish we could have seen her for longer. I recommended her to another family in our neighborhood who is looking for a speech therapist.

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BRONX NYC AT-HOME SPEECH LANGUAGE THERAPY FOR TODDLERS AND PRESCHOOLERS

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Is Your Little One Struggling to Communicate? Discover At-Home Speech Therapy in the Bronx.

It’s completely normal for parents to feel concerned when their toddler or preschooler isn’t meeting typical speech and language milestones. Perhaps they’re having a hard time saying words, putting sentences together, or making themselves understood. You might also notice they don’t seem interested when others talk to them, or they struggle to follow simple directions. These challenges can affect not just how your child communicates, but also how they connect with friends and learn in a busy and diverse borough like the Bronx.

Brooklyn Letters offers expert in-home speech therapy in the Bronx for toddlers and young children. Our licensed speech-language pathologists (SLPs) come directly to your home, offering personalized pediatric care that fits your child’s needs and your family’s busy schedule. All our therapists are licensed by New York State and hold a Certificate of Clinical Competence (CCC) from the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association (ASHA), ensuring the highest standard of care.

Is Your Little One Struggling to Communicate? Discover At-Home Speech Therapy in the Bronx.

Where in the Bronx Do We Offer At-Home Visits for Kids' Speech Therapy?

We proudly provide in-home speech therapy for toddlers and preschoolers throughout the entire Bronx. We know how important convenience is for busy families, so we travel directly to your home to offer personalized speech therapy for kids. Our service areas include Highbridge, Morris Heights, University Heights, Fordham, Kingsbridge, Riverdale, Spuyten Duyvil, Marble Hill, Pelham Bay, Country Club, Throgs Neck, City Island, Morris Park, Parkchester, Soundview, Castle Hill, Mott Haven, Melrose, Port Morris, Hunts Point, Longwood, Wakefield, Williamsbridge, Baychester, Co-op City, Eastchester, Pelham Gardens, Woodlawn Heights, Tremont, Crotona Park East, Mount Eden, Mount Hope, Belmont, Concourse.

No matter where you are in the Bronx, our licensed speech therapists will come to you, making it easier than ever to access top-tier pediatric speech therapy in the comfort of your home.

Where in the Bronx Do We Offer At-Home Visits for Kids' Speech Therapy?

No matter where you are in the Bronx, our licensed speech therapists will come to you, making it easier than ever to access top-tier pediatric speech therapy in the comfort of your home.

Recognizing Speech Delays in Toddlers in the Bronx

Speech delays are a common concern for parents everywhere, and in a bustling urban environment like the Bronx, these issues can feel especially challenging. According to the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association (ASHA), a significant number of children experience speech or language delays by preschool age. In a fast-paced city, a speech impediment or speech disorder can sometimes have an even greater impact on a child’s ability to make friends, communicate at school, and develop social skills.

In a diverse borough like the Bronx, a few factors can contribute to speech and language delays in children:

Limited Language Exposure: In busy urban areas, children might have fewer opportunities for one-on-one interactions due to busy work schedules and the density of the population.
Multilingual Households: Many families in the Bronx speak more than one language. While bilingualism is a wonderful asset, it can sometimes lead to a temporary delay in language development as a child masters both languages.

Early intervention speech therapy in the Bronx can help address these delays before they impact a child’s future communication skills. Therapy provides a crucial foundation for children to communicate effectively and confidently.

Recognizing Speech Delays in Toddlers in the Bronx

In a diverse borough like the Bronx, a few factors can contribute to speech and language delays in children:

Limited Language Exposure: In busy urban areas, children might have fewer opportunities for one-on-one interactions due to busy work schedules and the density of the population.
Multilingual Households: Many families in the Bronx speak more than one language. While bilingualism is a wonderful asset, it can sometimes lead to a temporary delay in language development as a child masters both languages.

Why Choose At-Home Bronx Speech Therapy for Toddlers?

When it comes to pediatric speech therapy, in-home sessions offer unique benefits. Here’s why at-home speech therapy in the Bronx is a great choice for toddlers and preschoolers:

Comfort and Familiarity: Children often thrive when they feel safe. Therapy in a familiar environment, like your home, helps reduce anxiety and makes it easier for your child to engage with the therapist.
Flexible Scheduling: Life in the Bronx is busy, and traveling to a clinic for therapy can be tough. We offer flexible scheduling that fits your lifestyle, making it simple to integrate therapy into your daily routine without added stress.
Personalized, One-on-One Attention: With in-home therapy, your child gets the therapist’s complete focus. This means more productive sessions where the therapist can adapt each activity to your child’s specific progress and needs.
Real-World Application: The home environment provides a natural setting for your child to practice new skills. Whether it’s asking for a toy, using a complete sentence at the dinner table, or requesting help with a chore, in-home therapy helps your child apply what they learn in practical, everyday situations.
Family Involvement: At-home therapy encourages parents to be directly involved in their child’s progress. You’ll receive guidance on how to reinforce speech skills throughout the day, turning every moment at home into an opportunity for practice and improvement.

Why Choose At-Home Bronx Speech Therapy for Toddlers?

When it comes to pediatric speech therapy, in-home sessions offer unique benefits. Here’s why at-home speech therapy in the Bronx is a great choice for toddlers and preschoolers:

Comfort and Familiarity: Children often thrive when they feel safe. Therapy in a familiar environment, like your home, helps reduce anxiety and makes it easier for your child to engage with the therapist.
Flexible Scheduling: Life in the Bronx is busy, and traveling to a clinic for therapy can be tough. We offer flexible scheduling that fits your lifestyle, making it simple to integrate therapy into your daily routine without added stress.
Personalized, One-on-One Attention: With in-home therapy, your child gets the therapist’s complete focus. This means more productive sessions where the therapist can adapt each activity to your child’s specific progress and needs.
Real-World Application: The home environment provides a natural setting for your child to practice new skills. Whether it’s asking for a toy, using a complete sentence at the dinner table, or requesting help with a chore, in-home therapy helps your child apply what they learn in practical, everyday situations.
Family Involvement: At-home therapy encourages parents to be directly involved in their child’s progress. You’ll receive guidance on how to reinforce speech skills throughout the day, turning every moment at home into an opportunity for practice and improvement.

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Signs Your Child May Need Speech Therapy: Recognizing Symptoms in Toddlers

It’s important to recognize the speech delay symptoms in toddlers that suggest your child might benefit from therapy. Here are some early warning signs to look for:

Limited Vocabulary: If your toddler isn’t saying enough words for their age or doesn’t seem to be learning new words regularly, this could indicate a language delay.
Difficulty with Pronunciation: If your child struggles to pronounce common words or simple sounds (for example, saying “wabbit” instead of “rabbit”), this may signal a need for articulation therapy.
Trouble Following Directions: Struggling to understand and follow simple instructions, like “Give me the ball,” might suggest language comprehension issues.
Limited Social Communication: Difficulty starting or maintaining conversations, or not using language to express needs, could be a sign of a social communication delay.
Stuttering: If your child repeats sounds or syllables, or their speech flows in an uneven pattern, they may need stuttering treatment to improve fluency.
Oral Motor Issues: Difficulty chewing, swallowing, or making certain sounds can be linked to oral motor issues that affect both speech clarity and eating habits.

Signs Your Child May Need Speech Therapy: Recognizing Symptoms in Toddlers

It’s important to recognize the speech delay symptoms in toddlers that suggest your child might benefit from therapy. Here are some early warning signs to look for:

Limited Vocabulary: If your toddler isn’t saying enough words for their age or doesn’t seem to be learning new words regularly, this could indicate a language delay.
Difficulty with Pronunciation: If your child struggles to pronounce common words or simple sounds (for example, saying “wabbit” instead of “rabbit”), this may signal a need for articulation therapy.
Trouble Following Directions: Struggling to understand and follow simple instructions, like “Give me the ball,” might suggest language comprehension issues.
Limited Social Communication: Difficulty starting or maintaining conversations, or not using language to express needs, could be a sign of a social communication delay.
Stuttering: If your child repeats sounds or syllables, or their speech flows in an uneven pattern, they may need stuttering treatment to improve fluency.
Oral Motor Issues: Difficulty chewing, swallowing, or making certain sounds can be linked to oral motor issues that affect both speech clarity and eating habits.

Comprehensive Pediatric Speech Therapy Services We Provide at Home

At Brooklyn Letters, we offer a range of speech therapy services for toddlers and preschoolers right in your home. Our services are designed to address your child’s specific communication needs:

Articulation and Pronunciation Therapy: This therapy helps children who have difficulty with speech sounds. We focus on improving clarity and helping your child articulate sounds in a way that is easier for others to understand.
Language Development Therapy: We support both receptive language (understanding what is said) and expressive language (speaking effectively). We help children grow their vocabulary, use sentences, and comprehend instructions.
Fluency and Stuttering Support: This therapy helps children who stutter. We focus on creating smooth, fluent speech and helping children feel confident as they speak.
Oral Motor & Feeding Therapy: We use evidence-based oral motor therapy strategies to help children with specific challenges related to their lips, tongue, and jaw. Rather than isolated exercises, we integrate these techniques into practical activities like feeding or practicing speech sounds. This functional approach helps children improve the muscle coordination needed for both speaking and eating.
Social Communication and Pragmatics: This therapy targets your child’s ability to interact with others. We help your child learn the appropriate ways to initiate and maintain conversations, which helps them better connect with peers.

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Comprehensive Pediatric Speech Therapy Services We Provide at Home

Articulation and Pronunciation Therapy: This therapy helps children who have difficulty with speech sounds. We focus on improving clarity and helping your child articulate sounds in a way that is easier for others to understand.
Language Development Therapy: We support both receptive language (understanding what is said) and expressive language (speaking effectively). We help children grow their vocabulary, use sentences, and comprehend instructions.
Fluency and Stuttering Support: This therapy helps children who stutter. We focus on creating smooth, fluent speech and helping children feel confident as they speak.
Oral Motor & Feeding Therapy: We use evidence-based oral motor therapy strategies to help children with specific challenges related to their lips, tongue, and jaw. Rather than isolated exercises, we integrate these techniques into practical activities like feeding or practicing speech sounds. This functional approach helps children improve the muscle coordination needed for both speaking and eating.
Social Communication and Pragmatics: This therapy targets your child’s ability to interact with others. We help your child learn the appropriate ways to initiate and maintain conversations, which helps them better connect with peers.

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What to Expect from an At-Home Speech Therapy Evaluation

Before starting therapy, the first step is a comprehensive evaluation. This allows our speech-language pathologists in the Bronx to understand your toddler’s current communication abilities and identify the most effective ways to support their development. You can also consult with your pediatrician about your concerns.

Our licensed SLPs conduct this evaluation with care and patience, often using play-based interaction to make it comfortable for your child.

Here’s what we assess during a pediatric speech therapy evaluation:

Expressive and Receptive Language: We look at how your child uses words and gestures to communicate, as well as how well they understand what others are saying.
Articulation and Sound Production: We assess how your child produces speech sounds and look for common patterns that may be affecting clarity.
Fluency: We gently evaluate your child’s speech for signs of stuttering or other fluency disruptions.
Oral Motor & Feeding Skills: If your child has difficulty with speech clarity or eating, we examine their oral motor function, including the coordination of the lips, tongue, and jaw while they perform real-world tasks like chewing or forming sounds.

After the evaluation, we’ll create a personalized treatment plan based on your child’s strengths and goals. This plan will outline what skills we’ll focus on, how often sessions should occur, and how we will measure progress.

What to Expect from an At-Home Speech Therapy Evaluation

Our licensed SLPs conduct this evaluation with care and patience, often using play-based interaction to make it comfortable for your child.

Here’s what we assess during a pediatric speech therapy evaluation:

Expressive and Receptive Language: We look at how your child uses words and gestures to communicate, as well as how well they understand what others are saying.
Articulation and Sound Production: We assess how your child produces speech sounds and look for common patterns that may be affecting clarity.
Fluency: We gently evaluate your child’s speech for signs of stuttering or other fluency disruptions.
Oral Motor & Feeding Skills: If your child has difficulty with speech clarity or eating, we examine their oral motor function, including the coordination of the lips, tongue, and jaw while they perform real-world tasks like chewing or forming sounds.

Techniques Our Speech Therapists Use During In-Home Sessions

At Brooklyn Letters, we believe pediatric speech therapy should be effective, engaging, and fun. Toddlers and preschoolers learn best through play, so we use techniques grounded in research and tailored to each child’s developmental level and personality.

Here are some of the key methods our licensed speech-language pathologists use:

Play-Based Therapy: We integrate toys, games, and books into therapy activities to make learning enjoyable and meaningful. While your child is having fun, we’re targeting specific speech and language goals in a natural way.
Modeling and Repetition: Our therapists frequently model correct speech sounds and sentence structures. By hearing accurate examples, children begin to imitate and internalize correct speech patterns.
Visual Supports and Gestures: For toddlers still building verbal skills, we use visuals like picture cards and gestures. These tools reduce frustration and help bridge the gap between what a child wants to say and what they can say.
Parent Coaching: You are your child’s most important communication partner. We actively involve parents in sessions, sharing simple strategies you can use throughout the day to reinforce therapy goals.
Songs, Rhymes, and Movement: We use rhythm and melody to support speech and language development. These tools are especially effective for young children who are still developing auditory memory and attention.

Each child is different, so we carefully select and adapt our techniques to fit your child’s unique needs and personality. Our goal is to create sessions that are productive, personalized, and joyful.

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Techniques Our Speech Therapists Use During In-Home Sessions

Here are some of the key methods our licensed speech-language pathologists use:

Play-Based Therapy: We integrate toys, games, and books into therapy activities to make learning enjoyable and meaningful. While your child is having fun, we’re targeting specific speech and language goals in a natural way.
Modeling and Repetition: Our therapists frequently model correct speech sounds and sentence structures. By hearing accurate examples, children begin to imitate and internalize correct speech patterns.
Visual Supports and Gestures: For toddlers still building verbal skills, we use visuals like picture cards and gestures. These tools reduce frustration and help bridge the gap between what a child wants to say and what they can say.
Parent Coaching: You are your child’s most important communication partner. We actively involve parents in sessions, sharing simple strategies you can use throughout the day to reinforce therapy goals.
Songs, Rhymes, and Movement: We use rhythm and melody to support speech and language development. These tools are especially effective for young children who are still developing auditory memory and attention.

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What Bronx Parents Are Saying About Our Pediatric Speech-Language Pathologists

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"I am so grateful to her. Amy is a fantastic speech therapist, reading strategist, and confidence-builder! My now-7-year-old son was having difficulty with enunciation, and, perhaps relatedly, hesitating to try reading aloud. I was concerned about taking him to a speech therapist because I did not want to make him (more) self-conscious. A year ago, Craig at Brooklyn Letters recommended Amy, and the whole family has come to rely on her. My 7-year old’s speech is much clearer than it was, and Amy has taught him a bunch of different strategies to try if he is unsure how to make a sound or read a word, which greatly reinforced his reading learning at school. Amy saw immediately how to win my shy son’s confidence (ask him to explain how to play chess to her), and targeted her strategies to his strengths (numbers and sports!) so that he could work on the new skills while feeling good about himself. My son looks forward to Amy’s weekly visits immensely (it is also really helpful that she comes to our house!). Amy recently told me that she thought he was ready to graduate from their sessions, and I immediately felt like this would be a real loss for him and for me as a parent because I have so come to value Amy’s advice. So I persuaded her to work with him once a week on Spanish (Amy is bi-lingual), which he has just begun at school, and on homework strategies. I am so grateful to her."

- Deidre

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"Craig and all the tutors and therapists are a delight to deal with, intelligent, knowledgeable, effective, responsible. Highly recommended. Our son is now 9 1/2 years old, and attends a mainstream private school in Brooklyn where we live. We have utilized Brooklyn Letters at three different times for our son. Our son has speech apraxia. First, at 2 years old, our son did speech therapy twice a week for a year, with Craig himself. Later at 6 years old, I contacted Craig again about a reading tutor because although our son could read, his school at the time taught reading at a different pace than many schools and we knew we wanted to transfer. Our son made huge progress the full year we had the reading tutor and has since continued great progress at his new school, where he tests two grades ahead in reading. We wanted to supplement the speech therapy we get at school so last year and this year we once again hired Brooklyn Letters (Rebecca) to provide private speech therapy. With all these tutors or therapists, our son has had a lot of fun and he looks forward to the sessions. I have always recommended Brooklyn Letters to neighbors, friends, and classmates who need these services. Craig and all the tutors and therapists are a delight to deal with, intelligent, knowledgeable, effective, responsible. Highly recommended."

- Jeanne

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“Craig, you come to be highly respected among parents and educators. I am a teacher and everybody knows you are the go-to place for private speech services! Cari's work with my son has been transformative. When she started working with Adam four months ago he was basically non-verbal, jargoning all day and echolalic. She helped us make very quick adjustments to the way we address him and how we can get him to respond. We started seeing change instantly. Now he is better able to express his needs (so fewer tantrums!) and he even tells us some crazy stories. Cari was always on time, creative, patient, and prepared. Her communication to Adam's teachers helped ensure that everybody was on the same page, so we were all consistent. Sadly, we are moving to Boston soon. We hope we can consult with Cari when the need arises. We completely understand there is a fee for her services whether in person or digital (Cari is worth it!). We can never thank her enough for all that she has done. Thank you so much for putting us in touch with her.”

Nadia, mother to Adam

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FAQs about At-Home Speech Therapy in the Bronx

1 How do I know if my toddler needs speech therapy?

If your toddler is struggling to pronounce words, isn’t using enough words for their age, or has trouble understanding simple instructions, it may be time to consider speech therapy. Early intervention can make a huge difference in your child’s communication skills.

2 What can I expect from a pediatric speech therapy evaluation?

During the evaluation, a speech-language pathologist will observe your child’s speech and language skills through play and interaction. They’ll then create a personalized plan to address any areas that need improvement.

3 How often should my child attend therapy?

Most children benefit from weekly sessions, but the frequency can vary based on your child’s specific needs and progress. Your therapist will recommend a plan that works best for your child after the initial evaluation.

4 Is speech therapy covered by insurance?

Yes! Brooklyn Letters works with a variety of insurance providers. We recommend checking with us to see if your insurance plan covers speech therapy services.

5 How do at-home speech therapy sessions work?

In-home speech therapy means the pediatric speech therapist comes to your home, allowing your child to work on their speech in a comfortable and familiar environment. Sessions are customized to your child’s needs, and you’ll receive ongoing support to reinforce what’s learned.

6 What age is appropriate for speech therapy?

Pediatric speech therapy can help children as young as 18 months if there are signs of delays. The earlier speech and language issues are addressed, the better the outcome, but it’s never too late to start.

7 How do I schedule a consultation for speech therapy for kids?

Scheduling is simple! Just reach out to us, and we’ll set up a free consultation to discuss your child’s needs. We’ll help assess your situation and determine the next steps for therapy.

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Every day is an opportunity for your toddler to grow and develop strong speech and communication skills. The benefits of speech therapy are immense, helping children overcome challenges and build confidence. Let’s work together to set your child on the path to success!

Book your free consultation today and take the first step in providing the professional help your child needs. We’ll help with a variety of speech therapy activities that will become their favorite activities.

Schedule now, and let’s help your toddler thrive!

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