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1139 Prospect Avenue, Brooklyn

4.9 56 reviews

  • Avatar 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
  • Avatar 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!
  • Avatar 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!
  • Avatar 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.
  • Avatar 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!
  • Avatar 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!
  • Avatar 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.
  • Avatar 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.
  • Avatar 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.
  • Avatar 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.
  • Avatar 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.
  • Avatar 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.
  • Avatar 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.
  • Avatar 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.
  • Avatar 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!
  • Avatar 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.
  • Avatar 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.
  • Avatar 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!
  • Avatar 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.
  • Avatar 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
  • Avatar 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.
  • Avatar 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!
  • Avatar 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.
  • Avatar 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.
  • Avatar 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!
  • Avatar 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.
  • Avatar 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."
  • Avatar 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.
  • Avatar 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!
  • Avatar 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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Best 1:1 Feeding Therapy in Bronx, NYC

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Best 1:1 Feeding Therapy in Bronx, NYC

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Our Speech Language Pathologists Travel To Your Bronx, NYC Home! Best 1:1 At-Home Feeding Therapy | Free Consultations and Meet & Greets with Our Staff.

Many children experience early feeding challenges that can impact their health, growth, and overall development. Whether it’s difficulty transitioning to solid foods, sensory-based feeding issues, or swallowing disorders, these problems can affect a child’s ability to thrive.

We understand parents’ frustration and worry, and our feeding therapy for toddlers and children offers the specialized intervention they need. At Brooklyn Letters, we provide personalized, 1:1 feeding therapy for children right in the comfort of your home. Our expert team addresses feeding delays, pediatric feeding disorders, and feeding difficulties in children of all ages.

Serving Bronx NYC Neighborhoods

We proudly offer in-home feeding therapy services across the Bronx, including 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, and Concourse. Our therapists travel directly to your home, eliminating the need for you to visit an office and bringing convenience to your child’s therapy sessions.

Why Choose Brooklyn Letters?

  1. Expert Therapists: Our team is composed of highly skilled professionals who are trained in various feeding therapy methods, such as the Sequential Oral Sensory (SOS) Approach to Feeding and oral motor therapy. We stay up-to-date on the latest research to offer the most effective solutions for your child.
  2. Personalized Treatment Plans: We understand that every child is unique. That’s why we create individualized treatment plans that address your child’s specific needs, including sensory-based feeding issues, behavioral feeding problems, and feeding delays.
  3. Convenience of In-Home Therapy: Since we don’t have a physical office, we bring the therapy to you. Your child can work through their feeding challenges in your home’s familiar and comforting environment, where they feel most secure.
  4. Evidence-Based Practices: Our therapy is rooted in proven techniques, such as feeding aversion therapy and nutrition therapy for feeding disorders. These approaches help your child develop positive eating habits while addressing underlying challenges.
  5. Comprehensive Support Across Ages: We work with infants, toddlers, and children of all ages, offering support from infant feeding therapy to treating feeding difficulties in older children.
  6. Flexible Scheduling: We understand that families are busy, so we offer flexible scheduling options. Whether it’s after school or on weekends, we work around your family’s schedule to ensure your child gets the therapy they need.

Where Do We Begin: At-Home and Remote Evaluations

The first step in your child’s feeding therapy journey is a thorough evaluation, either in person at your home or remotely. During the evaluation, we assess your child’s medical history, feeding behaviors, and any early feeding challenges they may be experiencing.

This process allows us to identify whether your child struggles with issues like feeding delays, picky eating, or more complex conditions such as swallowing disorders in children. Based on the results, we develop a customized treatment plan to support your child’s feeding success.

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TESTIMONIALS

My son is now 6 years old and he just graduated from Christina's feeding therapy sessions!
I noticed that my son had difficulties with food since he was 1 year old. Everybody I talked to (even my pediatrician) told me that I was worrying for nothing and that he was only a picky eater. I always felt that it was more than that. After fighting over and over and trying out every little trick or piece of advice I could find I finally decided to get him evaluated at NYU when he was 5. It turned out that my son had sensory issues when swallowing. They recommended feeding therapy.

I reached out to Craig who put me in contact with an amazing person, Christina. Christina has a tremendous experience and is incredibly gentle and patient with kids. She connected right away with my kid (and with us!) and started to help him through play and positive reinforcement. She immediately understood my sensitive son and found her way through him, helping him to become more confident and to change his perception of food and mealtime into something positive. She also helped me with my struggles. Always here for me and my family. Each time I was lost and didn’t know how to react I would text her and she would answer me right away, texting me or calling me back with the best advice or tips, or just to reassure me and tell me that I was doing great.

Christina has been incredible and helped my family and especially my little boy who is now comfortable with a lot of different food but most importantly he is not afraid to try new things and enjoys mealtime.

Today was time for our family to say goodbye to Christina as her work with us was over. It was bitter-sweet. I was so happy that my little boy overcame his issues and fear but I was really sad to have to let Christina go. She feels like part of our family and we will definitely miss her.

If your kid is struggling with food, I highly recommend you to ask for Christina, she is just terrific and I have no doubt she will bring you the help you need.

Many thanks
Sincerely

Julie & Greg
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Understanding Feeding Disorders in Children

Pediatric feeding disorders encompass a range of challenges that can interfere with a child’s ability to eat properly. These may include difficulties with chewing, swallowing, or even accepting certain textures or tastes. Feeding disorders can stem from various causes, such as medical conditions, developmental delays, or sensory processing issues. Left untreated, they can lead to poor nutrition, delayed growth, and further developmental concerns.

Signs and Symptoms of Feeding Issues

Recognizing the signs of feeding difficulties in children is crucial for early intervention. Symptoms may vary from child to child but can include:

  • Food refusal: Consistently rejecting certain foods or entire food groups.
  • Choking or gagging: Frequent episodes of choking, gagging, or coughing while eating.
  • Extended mealtimes: Taking an excessive amount of time to finish meals.
  • Difficulty chewing or swallowing: Struggling with basic eating mechanics, indicating possible swallowing disorders.
  • Fatigue or distress during meals: Showing signs of exhaustion or frustration when eating.
  • Limited weight gain or growth: Failing to meet growth milestones due to insufficient nutrition.

If your child shows any of these signs, it’s important to seek an evaluation to address potential feeding disorders.

Feeding Disorders and Developmental Delays

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There is often a connection between feeding disorders and developmental delays. A child’s struggle with eating can hinder their physical growth, energy levels, and ability to engage in everyday activities. For example, poor nutrition may lead to delayed motor skills, speech development, and cognitive function. Early feeding therapy intervention is crucial to prevent these delays from compounding and affecting other areas of development.

Sensory and Behavioral Feeding Issues

Sensory-based feeding issues often involve hypersensitivity to textures, tastes, or smells, causing children to reject a wide range of foods. These children may refuse foods based on appearance alone or gag when trying something new. Behavioral feeding problems can also arise, where a child may use food refusal as a means of control or to avoid discomfort. Our therapy focuses on gradually introducing new foods, desensitizing children to textures, and addressing the emotional components of mealtime struggles.

With over 20 years of experience in New York City, Craig Selinger is a New York State licensed speech-language therapist and educational specialist who serves as the CEO of Brooklyn Letters. His expertise is deeply rooted in his academic training in Communicative Disorders and his specialization in childhood development and language-based learning issues.

Craig’s professional journey is distinguished by his extensive work in school and home settings, where he has consistently demonstrated a commitment to fostering long-term relationships with clients of various ages and developmental profiles. His approach, characterized by flexibility and adaptability, is designed to meet each client’s unique needs, making him a trusted resource.

Under Craig’s leadership, Brooklyn Letters has become a respected provider of speech-language therapy, multisensory literacy, and math practices in the NYC metro area. Craig’s expertise is recognized widely, leading him to speak at prestigious conferences and institutions, including the Everyone Reading Conference, Mount Sinai Health System, NYU Langone Health, and Bard High School Early College Queens. His work is also closely associated with esteemed organizations such as the YMCA of Greater New York and the Educational Alliance. These affiliations with leading organizations and educational institutions underscore his authority in the field.

Craig has been interviewed by NBC News, The Atlantic, New York Magazine, and PIX 11 News. Brooklyn Letters has been mentioned by the New York Times and Yahoo.com, further cementing his reputation as a leader in speech-language therapy and learning services. His research has been published in the Journal of Brain Research, and his insights have been featured in outlets like Healthline, NYMetro Parents, Momtastic, Psych Central, and About.com.

In response to the educational challenges posed by the pandemic, Craig hosted the Craig Selinger Podcast, interviewing professionals in education, therapy, and medicine, further establishing his role as a thought leader.

Free Intake Process

  • Initial Contact and Consultation: Contact us via email, text, or phone, and we will respond immediately, seven days a week. We will schedule a phone call with you within one business day. Review: We examine previous reports, evaluations, and report cards to understand the client’s background and family’s needs comprehensively.
  • Initial and Customized Assessments: Clients may opt for comprehensive at-home and remote literacy and math assessments to pinpoint strengths and areas for improvement, helping to tailor sessions for optimal results. Our speech-language pathologists offer comprehensive evaluations for all ages.
  • Choosing the Right Fit: We work closely with clients to understand their needs and filter through our selective list of professionals. We provide detailed profiles of these carefully chosen candidates to help clients make an informed choice for themselves or their children. All of our team members offer free remote meet-and-greets!
  • Expert Team: 100% of our feeding therapists are dedicated professionals with extensive experience supporting children with diverse feeding needs, including those who are neurodivergent. Our skilled therapists specialize in areas such as addressing feeding delays, improving oral motor skills, and promoting positive mealtime behaviors. 

HIPAA Encryption and Confidentiality: All reports and communications are stored in a HIPAA-encrypted email system, ensuring the highest level of confidentiality. We do not release any confidential information without your written consent.” This will reassure clients about the security and privacy of their information.

Feeding Therapy Techniques for Picky Eaters

For children who struggle with picky eating, our therapists use a variety of techniques to help expand their food preferences:

  • Gradual food introduction: Slowly introducing new foods, starting with those similar to the child’s current preferences.
  • Positive reinforcement: Encouraging the child by praising small successes and rewarding progress.
  • Texture exploration: Helping the child become comfortable with different textures through play and exposure before tasting.
  • Oral motor exercises: Strengthening the muscles used in chewing and swallowing to improve the physical eating ability.
  • Mealtime routines: Establishing a structured, stress-free mealtime environment to reduce anxiety around food.

Role of Feeding Therapy in Overcoming Feeding Challenges

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Feeding therapy plays a vital role in addressing both the physical and psychological aspects of feeding challenges. Through oral motor therapy, we help children develop the skills needed to chew and swallow safely.

Behavioral feeding interventions focus on reducing anxiety and increasing comfort around food, while sensory-based strategies help children become more accepting of new textures and flavors. With the right therapy plan, children can overcome their feeding difficulties, leading to improved nutrition, growth, and overall well-being.

Getting Started with Brooklyn Letters

At Brooklyn Letters, we believe that the first step in your child’s feeding therapy journey is building a strong partnership with the family. That’s why we offer free consultations and remote meet-and-greet sessions with our therapists. During this time, we’ll discuss your child’s specific needs and provide an overview of how we can help. This lets you ask questions and ensures you feel confident in our approach before moving forward.

At Brooklyn Letters, we are dedicated to helping children overcome their feeding challenges, one bite at a time. Our 1:1 feeding therapy services are available throughout the Bronx, NYC, and we are ready to help your child thrive. Contact us to schedule your free consultation today and learn how we can support your child’s feeding journey.

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Call: (347) 394-3485,
Text: (917) 426-8880

Email: [email protected]
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