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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 DYSLEXIA TUTORS IN CONNECTICUT (CT)

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DYSLEXIA TUTORS IN CONNECTICUT

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Our Dyslexia Tutors Travel To Your Connecticut (CT) Home! Best 1:1 Dyslexia Tutoring Services | Free Consultations and Meet & Greets with Our Staff.

We serve families throughout the state—Fairfield County (Darien, Greenwich, New Canaan, Norwalk, Weston, Westport, Wilton, Easton, Redding, Ridgefield, Bethel, Brookfield, Danbury, Fairfield, Newtown, New Fairfield), and Litchfield County (Canaan, New Milford). In-home sessions make it easy. Virtual options make it accessible.
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Why Parents Seek Help: Real Struggles, Real Needs

If you’re reading this, chances are your child is struggling and you’re looking for answers. You’re not alone. Many families across Connecticut are dealing with the same worries:

  • You see your child falling behind in reading despite how smart they are. Their frustration grows every time they open a book.
  • Homework is a daily battle. You spend hours helping them, but progress is slow and painful.
  • Your child’s self-esteem is crumbling. They’ve started saying things like “I’m dumb” or “I hate school.”

These are not just academic issues—they’re emotional ones, too. The good news is: with the right support, these struggles can be turned around. At Brooklyn Letters, our dyslexia reading tutors support children across Connecticut with structured, research-based literacy instruction—both at home and online. Our dyslexia tutors provide:

In addition to tutoring, we also offer speech therapy and math tutoring through our team of licensed and experienced professionals.

What is Dyslexia?

Dyslexia is a neurological learning difference that affects how individuals read, write, spell, and process language. It’s not a sign of low intelligence or laziness—many people with dyslexia are bright, articulate, and highly creative.

This language-based disorder often involves difficulty breaking words into their sound parts (phonological awareness). To better understand this condition, explore our full guide on understanding Dyslexia.

Dyslexia is not rare. It affects an estimated 15–20% of the population, though it often goes undiagnosed. With the right instruction and consistent support, students with dyslexia can learn to read and write successfully.

🧮 Estimated prevalence: Dyslexia affects approximately 1 in 5 children in the United States, including Connecticut, making it one of the most common learning disabilities (Shaywitz & Shaywitz, 2020).

Signs and Symptoms of Dyslexia by Age

Dyslexia symptoms can look different as children grow, but early signs may appear in preschool. Here’s what to watch for:

Preschool (Ages 3–5)
  • Trouble learning the alphabet: They may not recognize letters or recall the order of the alphabet.
  • Difficulty pronouncing long words: Words like “spaghetti” or “animal” may come out jumbled.
  • Struggles with rhyming games: Difficulty identifying or producing rhymes may reflect weak phonological awareness.
  • Speech delays or slow vocabulary growth: They may speak later than peers or struggle to learn new words.
Early Elementary (Ages 6–8)
  • Slow, choppy reading: They read word-by-word without flow or fluency.
  • Poor spelling that doesn’t improve with practice: Spelling is inconsistent, phonetic, and unresponsive to repetition.
  • Difficulty learning sight words: Common words like “the” and “was” may be hard to memorize.
  • Avoids reading aloud or shows frustration during reading: They may become anxious or embarrassed when asked to read.
Upper Elementary and Middle School (Ages 9–13)
  • Reads below grade level despite good intelligence: They may excel verbally but struggle with decoding or comprehension.
  • Poor handwriting and spelling: Writing may be hard to read, with frequent reversals and spelling errors.
  • Trouble organizing thoughts on paper: Ideas are there, but structuring them in writing can be difficult.
  • Reluctant to read or write for schoolwork: They may procrastinate or become discouraged easily.
High School and Beyond
  • Limited vocabulary in writing compared to speech: Their written work may lack the depth and fluency of their spoken language.
  • Poor reading comprehension with complex texts: They may read the words but struggle to track meaning.
  • Takes longer to complete written assignments: Writing can require far more time and effort.
  • May avoid writing altogether or rely heavily on technology: They may use tools like speech-to-text to manage workload.

Recognizing age-appropriate signs is the first step toward meaningful help. Whether your child is in preschool or high school, targeted support is worth pursuing.

Common Signs of Dyslexia

Dyslexia can show up in many ways, and the signs aren’t always obvious—especially in bright kids who find ways to compensate. Early identification improves the chances of faster progress and fewer long-term academic gaps.

  • Difficulty reading fluently or decoding new words: Reading may sound choppy, with frequent pauses, skipped words, or incorrect guesses.

  • Trouble spelling or writing: Spelling often looks like a best guess based on sounds, with little consistency—even with practice.

  • Slow or avoided reading: Because reading feels like hard work, kids may resist it entirely or show frustration and fatigue.

  • Struggles with letter names and sounds: They might confuse letters like “b” and “d” or forget sounds soon after learning them.

  • Difficulty rhyming or sounding out simple words: Weak phonemic awareness can make early reading especially tough.

  • Trouble following multi-step directions: Tasks like “get your notebook and turn to page five” may lead to confusion.

  • Delayed speech or language milestones: Some children talk later than peers or take longer to form full sentences.

  • Poor memory for sequences: Things like days of the week, phone numbers, or steps in a process can be hard to recall.

  • Big gap between verbal and written skills: A child may tell rich, detailed stories aloud but struggle to put them on paper.

  • Frustration or anxiety about schoolwork: Homework meltdowns or resistance to reading may signal deeper challenges.

If you’re noticing several of these signs—especially by early elementary school—it’s a good idea to seek a professional evaluation. If you’d like help deciding next steps, Brooklyn Letters can guide you toward a clear, practical plan.

Why Early Intervention Matters

Earlier, targeted instruction reduces frustration and helps students build foundational reading skills before gaps widen. Early readers who struggle need research-based instruction before frustration and avoidance set in. When intervention is delayed, academic gaps can compound—often alongside anxiety, low confidence, and school refusal. The sooner you act, the sooner your child can start making real, measurable progress.

Diagnosing Dyslexia

A formal dyslexia diagnosis can be an essential step toward securing support at school and at home. A comprehensive evaluation clarifies what’s happening and helps define the most effective instructional plan.

  • Cognitive Testing: Assesses memory, processing speed, and reasoning skills.
  • Academic Achievement Tests: Evaluates current performance in reading, spelling, and writing.
  • Phonological Processing Measures: Tests awareness and manipulation of sounds in language—key dyslexia markers.
  • Reading Fluency and Comprehension Evaluations: Looks at speed, accuracy, and understanding when reading passages aloud.

A thorough evaluation lays the foundation for targeted support strategies. If you’re unsure where to start, our team can help you interpret concerns, coordinate next steps, and match your child with the right services.

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TESTIMONIALS

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

Our son, Logan, has been working with Cathy for just over a year now. Logan's twin sister, Audrey, has had the pleasure of Cathy’s care a slightly shorter time than that. Through the last year, we have noticed a definite improvement in all areas of the twin’s communication skills including verbal comprehensibility, aural comprehension, and overall learning skills including reading. Some of this can be marked back to inherent developmental growth and change in schools, but a large part we believe to be due to Cathy's good work. The twins worked with another SLP for years and, although a wonderful person and therapist in her own right, her play-based approach often made improvement in the kids hard to gauge. Cathy's approach is much more traditionally pedagogic and started with her conducting many diagnostic tests to get a clearer baseline to read/picture of the kid's abilities and issues. From there, she developed a very well-reasoned course of therapy for both Audrey and Logan and they continue to benefit from Cathy's skills and experience. Beyond her obvious professional expertise, Cathy has proven to be a kind and caring therapist and has extended herself when asked to participate in team meetings with our son's school. Cathy has also referred us most recently to an OT that we are beyond happy with, further proving her commitment to the overall well-being of her students.
In summary, we consider ourselves very lucky to be working with an SLP of Cathy's professional expertise and personal quality.

- Toni & TimWe are Very Lucky

We have been working with Joanna from Brooklyn Letters for a couple of years and it has been life-changing. She taught my daughter a way to read that made sense to her and it’s made all the difference. Not to mention, Joanna is a really nice person and my daughter really enjoys spending time with her.

- JenniferIt has been life-changing!

We are so grateful that our son has the opportunity to work with Ellie as a reading tutor. Though he has been a reluctant reader, he looks forward to his time with Ellie; she makes their work fun and engages his interests. She has taken the time to get to know him and connect with him so that he trusts her and knows he can take risks and make mistakes. He has become a more confident and enthusiastic reader, inside and outside the classroom. Ellie is organized and highly professional. When I speak with her about our son, I can tell she has a keen understanding of his strengths and challenges.

- Lauren, mom of AsherShe has taken the time to get to know him and connect with him so that he trusts her and knows he can take risks and make mistakes.
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How Executive Function Impacts Reading

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Executive functioning skills like working memory, attention, and task management can influence reading success. When attention and working memory are strained, students may have a harder time applying decoding strategies consistently. Students with weaker executive function may struggle to stay focused, hold sounds in mind while blending, and follow multi-step reading routines. When literacy instruction is paired with practical support for attention and organization, students are better positioned to make steady gains.

Common Myths About Dyslexia

Many people believe dyslexia means seeing letters backwards or that students with dyslexia just need to try harder. Dyslexia is a neurological language-based learning difference with effective, research-backed interventions. These myths can lead to misunderstanding and stigma, delaying the support students need. Accurate information helps families advocate with clarity and confidence.

Dyslexia as a Learning Disability in Connecticut

Dyslexia is officially recognized as a specific learning disability in Connecticut. This recognition can support access to evaluations, services, and school accommodations when appropriate.

However, just because the law is on your side doesn’t mean the process is simple. Our dyslexia and tutoring guide can help you understand what steps to take after a diagnosis and how to advocate for your child’s needs.

Expanding Access to Dyslexia Diagnosis and Support in CT

There are still significant challenges in obtaining equitable access to dyslexia services in many parts of the state. Delays and uneven resources can prevent students from receiving timely, effective literacy intervention. Families often run into systemic barriers that slow down support during crucial windows for reading development.

  • Long Waitlists: Delays in public evaluations can stall intervention during key developmental windows.
  • Cost Barriers: Private evaluations and tutors can be expensive, leaving many families without options.
  • Uneven School Resources: Not all schools use proven methods like structured literacy or offer trained reading specialists.

Knowing what to ask for—and which approaches are most effective—makes a major difference. Start by reviewing the best tutoring methods for dyslexia to make informed decisions. When you’re ready, use the button above to book a free dyslexia evaluation and take the next step.

Meet our CEO
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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 grounded in formal academic training in Communicative Disorders and deep specialization in childhood development and language-based learning differences.

Craig’s professional journey spans both school and home settings, where he has built long-term relationships with students across a wide range of ages and developmental profiles. His flexible, individualized approach ensures that each child receives support aligned with their specific learning needs—an approach that has made him a trusted authority in the field.

Under Craig’s leadership, Brooklyn Letters has become a respected provider of speech-language therapy, multisensory literacy instruction, and math services in the NYC metro area and beyond. He has been invited to speak at leading 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 associated with organizations such as the YMCA of Greater New York and the Educational Alliance—affiliations that underscore his credibility and professional impact.

Craig has been interviewed by NBC News, The Atlantic, New York Magazine, and PIX 11 News. Brooklyn Letters has also been mentioned by the New York Times and Yahoo.com, reinforcing his leadership in literacy and speech-language services. His research has been published in the Journal of Brain Research, and his insights have been featured in outlets such as 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. This initiative further established his voice as a thought leader in literacy and child development.

Dyslexia Policy and Practice in Connecticut

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Connecticut has taken important legislative and educational steps to address dyslexia, but implementation continues to evolve. State policy increasingly emphasizes early screening, structured literacy, and teacher training in dyslexia intervention.

Research highlights both progress and ongoing challenges. Gabriel (2020) examined Connecticut’s 2014 Act Concerning Dyslexia, noting how privatization influences screening and tutoring access. Meanwhile, Shaywitz and Shaywitz (2020), drawing from the Connecticut Longitudinal Study, define dyslexia as an unexpected difficulty in reading among otherwise capable individuals—an evidence-based framework that continues to guide instruction nationwide.

Additional scholarship, including Smith (2017) and Alm (2024), underscores the academic and emotional importance of structured literacy tutoring, accommodations, and educator training. These findings align with the research synthesized in Overcoming Dyslexia (Shaywitz & Shaywitz, 2020), which remains a cornerstone resource for families and educators.

The Handcuffed Role of SLPs in CT

Speech-Language Pathologists (SLPs) are trained in language development, yet their role in literacy intervention is sometimes limited by district policies. When SLP expertise is restricted to articulation alone, students may miss valuable language-based reading support.

  • Restricted Scope: Many SLPs are directed to focus primarily on speech production rather than literacy.
  • Policy Limitations: District rules can prevent direct reading intervention, even when language deficits are central.
  • Missed Opportunities: Students may lose access to highly trained language specialists during critical reading years.

SLPs can play a powerful role in both diagnosing and remediating reading challenges. Learn more in dyslexia and speech therapy and language processing disorders.

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Dyslexia in Multilingual Children

Multilingual learners with dyslexia may experience decoding challenges across more than one language. Comprehensive evaluations should differentiate between second-language acquisition and true language-based reading disorders. When assessment and instruction account for all spoken languages, students can build literacy skills in both.

Dyslexia and ADHD Overlap

Dyslexia and ADHD frequently co-occur, complicating both diagnosis and intervention. A dual profile requires coordinated support that addresses attention, executive function, and reading skills together. Treating one without acknowledging the other may slow progress.

Support and Accommodations for Dyslexia

A diagnosis opens the door to meaningful accommodations and specialized instruction. Accommodations provide access, while structured literacy builds lasting reading skill.

  • Structured Literacy Programs: Orton-Gillingham and Wilson are systematic, multisensory, and research-backed. Learn more about Orton-Gillingham Certification and Orton-Gillingham vs. Wilson Reading.
  • Extended Time on Tests: Allows students to demonstrate knowledge without speed pressure.
  • Audiobooks and Assistive Tech: Text-to-speech and speech-to-text tools increase access. See our Top Free and Paid Dyslexia Apps. Another helpful option is Dysfont, a free browser-based tool that changes how text appears on screen—adjusting font style, spacing, and layout to make reading easier and reduce visual stress for individuals with dyslexia.
  • Small Group or One-on-One Instruction: Personalized instruction accelerates targeted progress.

When accommodations and expert tutoring work together, students are positioned not just to cope—but to thrive.

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How Schools Can Better Support Students with Dyslexia

Schools improve outcomes when they implement structured literacy, early screening, and consistent progress monitoring. Partnering with families and outside specialists strengthens the support network around each student. A coordinated, research-aligned approach benefits all learners.

Why Brooklyn Letters?

Choosing the right dyslexia reading tutors in Connecticut is an important decision. Brooklyn Letters combines clinical expertise, structured literacy training, and personalized instruction to deliver measurable results.

  1. Certified Dyslexia Specialists: Trained in Orton-Gillingham, Wilson, and structured literacy approaches grounded in the science of reading.
  2. One-on-One, Personalized Sessions: Individualized plans adjusted continuously based on student progress.
  3. In-Home and Virtual Options Across Connecticut: Flexible services designed around your family’s schedule.
  4. Results-Driven Instruction: Ongoing data tracking ensures real reading growth—not just short-term gains.
  5. Parent and School Collaboration: Coordinated communication supports consistency across environments.
  6. Multisensory, Evidence-Based Methods: Learn more here: Effective Dyslexia Tutoring Strategies.

Our mission is simple: help your child read with confidence and independence.

FAQs

1. How do I know if my child might have dyslexia?

Persistent struggles with decoding, spelling, and reading fluency—despite strong intelligence—can signal dyslexia. A professional evaluation provides clarity and direction.

2. What tutoring works best for dyslexia?

Structured literacy approaches such as Orton-Gillingham and Wilson are considered gold standards because they are explicit, systematic, and multisensory.

3. Do you offer in-home or virtual tutoring in Connecticut?

Yes. We provide in-home dyslexia tutoring throughout Connecticut and highly effective live virtual sessions.

4. Can tutoring help if my child is years behind?

Yes. With consistent, research-based instruction, students can make meaningful gains—even after years of frustration.

5. Can you collaborate with my child’s school?

Absolutely. We coordinate with teachers and IEP/504 teams when appropriate to ensure aligned support.

Helping Students Excel: More Than Just Tutoring

We strengthen foundational reading and writing skills while rebuilding confidence. Our structured literacy vs. dyslexia tutoring approach delivers targeted instruction grounded in research and measurable results.

Ready to Get Started?

Don’t wait. Contact Brooklyn Letters today to be matched with a certified dyslexia tutor who travels throughout Connecticut. We’ll build a plan—and a path forward—for your child.

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