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NYC Metro Area Dyslexia Tutors for School-Age Students, Brooklyn LettersBrooklyn Letters

1139 Prospect Avenue, Brooklyn

4.9 56 reviews

  • NYC Metro Area Dyslexia Tutors for School-Age Students, Brooklyn Letters 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
  • NYC Metro Area Dyslexia Tutors for School-Age Students, Brooklyn Letters 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!
  • NYC Metro Area Dyslexia Tutors for School-Age Students, Brooklyn Letters 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!
  • NYC Metro Area Dyslexia Tutors for School-Age Students, Brooklyn Letters 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.
  • NYC Metro Area Dyslexia Tutors for School-Age Students, Brooklyn Letters 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!
  • NYC Metro Area Dyslexia Tutors for School-Age Students, Brooklyn Letters 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!
  • NYC Metro Area Dyslexia Tutors for School-Age Students, Brooklyn Letters 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.
  • NYC Metro Area Dyslexia Tutors for School-Age Students, Brooklyn Letters 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.
  • NYC Metro Area Dyslexia Tutors for School-Age Students, Brooklyn Letters 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.
  • NYC Metro Area Dyslexia Tutors for School-Age Students, Brooklyn Letters 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.
  • NYC Metro Area Dyslexia Tutors for School-Age Students, Brooklyn Letters 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.
  • NYC Metro Area Dyslexia Tutors for School-Age Students, Brooklyn Letters 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.
  • NYC Metro Area Dyslexia Tutors for School-Age Students, Brooklyn Letters 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.
  • NYC Metro Area Dyslexia Tutors for School-Age Students, Brooklyn Letters 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.
  • NYC Metro Area Dyslexia Tutors for School-Age Students, Brooklyn Letters 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!
  • NYC Metro Area Dyslexia Tutors for School-Age Students, Brooklyn Letters 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.
  • NYC Metro Area Dyslexia Tutors for School-Age Students, Brooklyn Letters 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.
  • NYC Metro Area Dyslexia Tutors for School-Age Students, Brooklyn Letters 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!
  • NYC Metro Area Dyslexia Tutors for School-Age Students, Brooklyn Letters 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.
  • NYC Metro Area Dyslexia Tutors for School-Age Students, Brooklyn Letters 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
  • NYC Metro Area Dyslexia Tutors for School-Age Students, Brooklyn Letters 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.
  • NYC Metro Area Dyslexia Tutors for School-Age Students, Brooklyn Letters 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!
  • NYC Metro Area Dyslexia Tutors for School-Age Students, Brooklyn Letters 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.
  • NYC Metro Area Dyslexia Tutors for School-Age Students, Brooklyn Letters 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.
  • NYC Metro Area Dyslexia Tutors for School-Age Students, Brooklyn Letters 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!
  • NYC Metro Area Dyslexia Tutors for School-Age Students, Brooklyn Letters 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.
  • NYC Metro Area Dyslexia Tutors for School-Age Students, Brooklyn Letters 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."
  • NYC Metro Area Dyslexia Tutors for School-Age Students, Brooklyn Letters 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.
  • NYC Metro Area Dyslexia Tutors for School-Age Students, Brooklyn Letters 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!
  • NYC Metro Area Dyslexia Tutors for School-Age Students, 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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DYSLEXIA TUTORS IN NYC AND BEYOND

NYC Metro Area Dyslexia Tutors for School-Age Students, Brooklyn Letters
Do You Want Free Access to a Research-Based Reading Program?

We’re partnering with an evidence-based initiative to support students who are behind in reading fluency, including students with dyslexia. Families are invited to sign up and complete the short survey below to get started.

Brooklyn Letters connects families with a dyslexia tutor NYC metro area who understands how children learn differently. Our expert tutors provide individualized, evidence-based tutoring services for NYC students with dyslexia, ADHD, and other learning differences—offering services to anyone who needs meaningful academic support, both in person and through remote sessions.

When dyslexia makes reading a daily struggle, the impact often extends beyond academics—affecting confidence, emotional well-being, and family stress. If your child is struggling, you are not alone. Brooklyn Letters offers significant guidance, compassion, and proven solutions tailored to each specific learning style, including children with ADHD autism.

The independent professionals we collaborate with use multisensory, strength-based instruction to help struggling readers—particularly those with complex learning profiles—develop the foundational skills needed for long-term academic success. Brooklyn Letters proudly supports families across the NYC metro area, including Brooklyn, Manhattan, Queens, Staten Island, Long Island, the Bronx, New Jersey, Connecticut, Westchester, Philadelphia, Martha’s Vineyard, and the Hamptons.

But what exactly is dyslexia? Dyslexia is a language-based learning difference that affects reading, writing, and spelling. It is neurological in origin, often hereditary, and unrelated to intelligence. Many children with dyslexia demonstrate strong reasoning and problem-solving abilities but struggle with decoding words, recognizing spelling patterns, or reading fluently due to differences in phonological processing.

Some signs of dyslexia can appear as early as preschool, including difficulty learning the alphabet, rhyming, or pronouncing words. However, many students are not identified until they begin falling behind academically. <a href=”https://brooklynletters.com/how-to-get-dyslexia-diagnosis-for-your-child/”>Receiving a dyslexia diagnosis</a> can bring clarity and open the door to meaningful support. Without appropriate intervention, dyslexia can affect reading comprehension, written expression, academic performance, and self-esteem.

Dyslexia affects an estimated  15% to 20% of the U.S. population, or approximately 30–40 million people, making it the most common learning disability. It accounts for 80% to 90% of all learning disabilities identified in schools. While boys are diagnosed more frequently, research shows dyslexia occurs equally in girls and boys, with girls often underdiagnosed. Despite its prevalence,only one in ten individuals receives a proper diagnosis, Early screening and structured literacy programs</a> can significantly improve outcomes.

With the right support—particularly early, systematic, and individualized instruction—children with dyslexia can become confident, capable readers and writers. Effective instruction works with how a child’s brain learns, rather than against it. This philosophy guides all services offered through Brooklyn Letters.

Brooklyn Letters specializes in helping children with dyslexia build strong reading, writing, and communication skills through private, evidence-based, one-on-one support tailored to each family’s needs. Professionals provide in-home services throughout NYC  (Brooklyn, Manhattan, Staten Island, Queens, and the Bronx) as well as surrounding areas, including Westchester, Long Island, Connecticut, and New Jersey. Online services are also available.

Get Matched With Expert Dyslexia Tutors for 1:1 Tutoring

We collaborate with amazing tutors, including special education teachers, elementary teachers, and literacy specialists with deep expertise in structured literacy. All tutoring is delivered through 1:1 sessions, allowing instruction to be fully individualized.

Our dyslexia tutors support children with special needs, special ed, and special education backgrounds using research-backed approaches that strengthen decoding, comprehension, and writing.

Structured Literacy Tutoring Services for Students With Dyslexia

Our tutoring services are grounded in the Science of Reading and include:

Orton-Gillingham–Based Reading Approach

  • Orton-Gillingham instruction
  • Wilson Reading System
  • Fundations, PAF, and other available interventions

These structured, multisensory methods are proven to support students with dyslexia, ADHD, and language-based learning differences.

We also incorporate dyslexia screening tools when appropriate and support both literacy and math development through academic tutoring.

These approaches align with the  Science of Reading, and are supported by frameworks such as literacy milestones and the DIER model

Writing, Organization Skills & Executive Function Tutoring

Dyslexia often impacts writing and organization skills. Our instructors support:

  • Written expression
  • Planning and task initiation
  • Executive functioning

Speech-language therapy and executive function strategies are incorporated when appropriate, with remote assessments available to support families wherever they live.

Speech Therapy, Speech Development & Related Services

Brooklyn Letters is also a trusted provider of:

  • Speech therapy
  • Speech and language evaluations
  • Support for measurable speech progress

Families often describe our clinicians as a “speech therapist friend”—knowledgeable, warm, and deeply invested in outcomes.

We also provide:

  • Feeding therapy evaluation
  • Ongoing feeding therapy sessions
  • Support throughout a child’s feeding therapy journey

About Brooklyn Letters

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Brooklyn Letters partners with experienced educators,  reading and writing specialists, and licensed speech-language pathologists. Services are delivered one-on-one, either in-home or remotely. Professionals are carefully vetted and united by a shared commitment to helping children who learn differently build skills, confidence, and independence.

Brooklyn Letters Launches Must-Have NYC Dyslexia Guide for Parents

A practical, NYC-focused handbook helps parents recognize dyslexia, obtain evaluations, and secure school supports. Learn more at:

https://brooklynletters.com/understanding-dyslexia-in-nyc-guide.

Key features of Understanding Dyslexia in NYC include:

  • Comprehensive Sign Recognition: Learn how dyslexia presents in preschoolers, children, and teens, enabling earlier identification and intervention.
  • Decoding Educational Acronyms: Understand the crucial differences between IEPs, private evaluations, and various school-based supports.
  • NYC-Specific Policies: Gain an overview of New York City’s dyslexia screening policies and available services within the DOE.
  • Curated Local Resources: Explore a carefully vetted list of trusted NYC-based neuropsychologists, tutors, and schools specializing in dyslexia.
  • Actionable Next Steps: Find practical guidance on referrals, structured literacy programs, and how to navigate both public and private educational options, including insights into insurance reimbursement.

Whether families are engaging with the Department of Education, exploring private intervention options, or seeking clarity on insurance coverage, this handbook serves as an indispensable tool, empowering them to take proactive steps for their child’s success. Understanding Dyslexia in NYC is now available for purchase on Kindle Edition: Understanding Dyslexia in a New Way.

About the Author: Craig Selinger is the founder of Brooklyn Letters, a private practice dedicated to providing high-quality speech and language therapy and literacy services. With years of experience working with children and families in New York City, Craig is a passionate advocate for early intervention and effective support for children with learning differences.

About Brooklyn Letters: Brooklyn Letters is a leading provider of speech, language, and literacy services in New York City, committed to helping children and adults achieve their full communication potential. Experienced professionals offer personalized evaluations and therapy tailored to individual needs.

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Take the first step toward supporting your child’s literacy journey today! Grab your copy of Understanding Dyslexia in NYC: Navigating NYC’s School System: A Dyslexia Handbook and arm yourself with the essential tools and knowledge to navigate NYC’s education system with confidence. Empower your advocacy and give your child the support they deserve!

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TESTIMONIALS

Cassie is a reading specialist who has worked one on one with our 6-year-old son for the last 9 months (Aug 2016-May 2017). Our son brings challenging avoidance behaviors and impulsivity to their sessions. Cassie uses the Orton-Gillingham approach and improvises with clever multi-sensory ideas to engage him. Through practice, she learned that if she uses gentle squeezes on his arm corresponding to syllables/letter sounds, it allows him to stay engaged. She is always very flexible, while firm, and creative in adjusting or rearranging tasks based on his needs and attention level. She makes a point of creating success for her students and having the session ended on a positive note. He has made incredible progress in his phonology and reading, which he then applies in school, using the specific tools Cassie has taught him. He loves reading and is very proud of his skills. She has provided detailed reports after each session, along with strategies and activities to practice. She is an advocate for special needs children through and through, and amazing in her dedication and practice.

- Emily, motherAn advocate for special needs children through and through, and amazing in her dedication and practice.

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!

- Melissa S.Highly recommend Jill.

She established a close relationship with her and helped her to jump several reading levels. Thanks to Rachel, my daughter is now a confident reader! I am very happy that I reached out to you and I will certainly recommend Brooklyn Letters in the future.

- Joseph, fatherRachel has been an amazing tutor for my daughter

Ana's speech has improved a great deal over the year she has spent working with her. She learned to pronounce her words and speak slowly. Ericka was great at making the lessons fun and encouraging her to ask questions. We are so happy we found Brooklyn Letters! We talked about revisiting Ericka if we feel she may need some extra help in the future.

- Alexandra, mother of Ana sMy daughter loved working with Ericka and she looked forward to reading/playing with her every week.
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1:1 Sessions

There are many tutoring and learning services available, but Brooklyn Letters stands out for several important reasons.

1:1 Sessions

Only individual sessions are offered—never group lessons. This allows instruction to be fully tailored to each student’s learning style, pace, and goals, while also fostering strong, trusting relationships between students and providers.

Home-Based and Online Support

In-home support is provided, with professionals traveling throughout the New York City metro area, including Brooklyn, Manhattan, Queens, Staten Island, the Bronx, Long Island, New Jersey, Westchester, Philadelphia, and Connecticut. Virtual sessions are also available, allowing families anywhere—within NYC or across the country—to access high-quality support.

No Contracts or Packages

Families are never locked into long-term commitments. Sessions are billed individually, and schedules can be adjusted as needs change. There are no hidden fees—just flexibility and transparency so families can choose what works best.

Free Consultation and Provider Matching

Finding the right professional is essential. A free phone consultation and remote meet-and-greet are offered before services begin. During this process, concerns are discussed, appropriate supports are recommended, and families are thoughtfully matched with a specialist who aligns with their child’s needs and personality. If the fit is not right, support is provided to help find an alternative match.

Students We Support

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Support is provided for students from preschool through high school, across a wide range of abilities and challenges. Some students have formal diagnoses; others do not—but all benefit from targeted, individualized instruction.

Support is provided for students who:

  • Have been diagnosed with dyslexia or a specific learning disability (SLD) in reading or writing
  • Struggle with phonics, decoding, fluency, spelling, or reading comprehension
  • Have difficulty with writing, including sentence structure, grammar, and organization
  • Show early signs of reading or language delays
  • Have coexisting conditions such as ADHD, executive functioning challenges, or language disorders
  • Are homeschooled, attend private school, or are navigating IEPs or 504 Plans in public school
  • Are not receiving sufficient individualized support through school-based services

Parents are also supported in identifying concerns, pursuing evaluations, and understanding reading levels. Even without a formal diagnosis, assessments can help determine whether targeted instruction would be beneficial.

Key Differentiators of Brooklyn Letters

Craig Selinger, Founder of Brooklyn Letters

With over 20 years of experience in New York City, Craig Selinger is a New York State–licensed speech-language therapist and educational specialist and serves as the CEO of Brooklyn Letters. His background in communicative disorders and childhood development informs his expertise in language-based learning differences.

Craig has worked extensively in both school and home settings, building long-term relationships with clients across a range of ages and developmental profiles. His flexible, individualized approach has made him a trusted leader in the field.

Craig has presented at institutions including Everyone Reading Conference, Mount Sinai Health System, NYU Langone Health, and Bard High School Early College Queens, and has worked closely with organizations such as the YMCA of Greater New York and the Educational Alliance.

He has been interviewed by NBC News, The Atlantic, New York Magazine, and PIX 11 News. His work has also been referenced by the New York Times and Yahoo.com.

Craig hosted the Craig Selinger Podcast, interviewing professionals in education, therapy, and medicine to address learning challenges and share evidence-based insights.

With over 20 years of experience in New York City, Craig Selinger is a New York State–licensed speech-language therapist and educational specialist and serves as the CEO of Brooklyn Letters. His background in communicative disorders and childhood development informs his expertise in language-based learning differences.

Craig has worked extensively in both school and home settings, building long-term relationships with clients across a range of ages and developmental profiles. His flexible, individualized approach has made him a trusted leader in the field.

Craig has presented at institutions including Everyone Reading Conference, Mount Sinai Health System, NYU Langone Health, and Bard High School Early College Queens, and has worked closely with organizations such as the YMCA of Greater New York and the Educational Alliance.

He has been interviewed by NBC News, The Atlantic, New York Magazine, and PIX 11 News. His work has also been referenced by the New York Times and Yahoo.com.

Craig hosted the Craig Selinger Podcast, interviewing professionals in education, therapy, and medicine to address learning challenges and share evidence-based insights.

Free Intake Process

1. Initial Contact & Consultation

Contact Brooklyn Letters by phone, text, or email. A prompt response is provided, and a phone consultation is typically scheduled within one business day.

2. Comprehensive Review

Previous evaluations, academic records, and reports are carefully reviewed to understand the client’s background and goals.

3. Personalized Assessments

Optional in-depth assessments in literacy and mathematics are available to identify strengths and areas for growth. Licensed speech-language pathologists also conduct comprehensive evaluations for individuals of all ages.

4. Matching with the Right Professionals

Clients are thoughtfully paired with professionals who best meet their needs. Detailed provider profiles and complimentary virtual meet-and-greets support informed decision-making.

Take the First Step Today

You don’t have to wait for another report card or another year of watching your child struggle. Expert, individualized support is accessible through Brooklyn Letters—whether you’re in NYC, the surrounding metro area, or beyond.

Schedule a free consultation to discuss your concerns, understand your child’s needs, and determine the best path forward. There are no contracts or obligations—just clarity, support, and a way to move forward.

Prefer to call or email? Text or call (917) 426-8880 or email [email protected]

NYC Metro Area Dyslexia Tutors for School-Age Students, Brooklyn Letters

FAQs

1. What is dyslexia, exactly?

Dyslexia is a brain-based learning difference that makes reading, spelling, and writing harder—even though it has nothing to do with intelligence. Kids with dyslexia often think deeply and creatively but struggle with connecting letters to sounds, which can affect how easily they read and write.

2. What are early signs of dyslexia in kids?

Some early signs include trouble learning the alphabet, rhyming, or saying words correctly. As kids get older, signs may show up as difficulty sounding out words, slow reading, or messy spelling.

3. How common is dyslexia?

It affects 15–20% of the U.S. population. That’s up to 1 in 5 people. Yet only about 1 in 10 are properly diagnosed, which means a lot of kids don’t get the help they need.

4. How can dyslexia impact my child’s education?

Without support, dyslexia can affect reading comprehension, writing, test scores, and confidence. Many students fall behind or even begin to dread school. But the right intervention can completely change that path.

5. Can kids with dyslexia learn to read well?

Yes! With the right instruction—especially structured, multisensory methods like Orton-Gillingham—kids with dyslexia can absolutely learn to read and write with confidence.

6. What kind of help does Brooklyn Letters provide?

One-on-one, personalized support is offered using proven methods like Orton-Gillingham and Wilson. Sessions are built around your child’s needs and can include reading, writing, language therapy, and executive function support.

7. Do you only work with kids who have a formal diagnosis?

Not at all. Whether your child has a diagnosis, is showing signs of struggling, or you just want more support—we’re here to help.

8. How to get started with Brooklyn Letters?

It’s easy. Just schedule a free phone consultation. Your concerns will be discussed, questions answered, and you will be matched with a specialist who fits your child’s needs. Whether you’re in NYC, the surrounding metro area, or beyond, there are no contracts—just support when you need it.

Prefer to call or email? Text or call (917) 426-8880 or email [email protected]

You’re Not Alone—We’ll Guide You Through Every Step

Parents often feel unsure about whether their child’s literacy challenges are typical or indicators of deeper decoding or spelling difficulties. Our literacy specialists will walk you through the entire assessment process—from reviewing prior evaluations to creating targeted, research-backed literacy goals. We make the process clear, supportive, and stress-free so you know exactly what your child needs next.

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