Brooklyn Letters
1139 Prospect Avenue, Brooklyn
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We would highly recommend Ally! Our son always asks about her, so very thankful to Brooklyn Letters for introducing us.
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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!
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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!
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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.
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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!
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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!
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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. -
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.
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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.
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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.
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Theo was wonderful and his work with my son has produced some progress. I am grateful for the services Theo provided.
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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!
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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.
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Isabel was WONDERFUL and our son absolutely adored her, and he is making great progress with his reading and writing.
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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!
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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.
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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
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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.
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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!
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Vera was amazing! My 11 yo daughter made progress so quickly and really looked forward to her sessions. She was kept motivated and engaged.
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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. -
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!
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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.
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"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."
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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.
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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!
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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.
THE BRIDGE TO BETTER COMPREHENSION:
NYC READING LISTENING COMPREHENSION TUTORING
Reading and listening comprehension skills are fundamental to effective communication and learning. They play a pivotal role in a student’s academic success and a professional’s ability to thrive in today’s information-driven world.
However, not everyone finds these skills easy to master. That’s where reading and listening comprehension tutoring comes into the picture. Our speech language therapists travel throughout Manhattan, Brooklyn, Queens, Staten Island, and the Bronx.
Importance of Reading and Listening Comprehension
Here are the key points regarding the importance of reading and listening comprehension presented in enumeration format:
1. Educational Significance: Reading and listening comprehension are essential for academic success. They enable students to understand and process information from textbooks, lectures, and various learning resources, which is crucial for excelling in exams and comprehending complex subjects.
2. Professional Relevance: These skills are highly valued in the workplace. Most job descriptions explicitly require strong reading and listening comprehension. Employees need these skills to understand written reports, emails, and instructions and actively participate in meetings and discussions.
3. Critical Thinking and Problem-Solving: Reading and listening comprehension foster critical thinking and the ability to make informed decisions. They help individuals evaluate evidence, analyze information, and form well-reasoned opinions, which is vital in an information-rich society.
4. Enhanced Communication: These skills are essential for effective communication in personal relationships. Active listening promotes empathy and understanding while reading exposes individuals to diverse perspectives, cultures, and ideas, enhancing empathy and cultural awareness.
5. Information Age Relevance: In the digital age, where information is abundant and easily accessible, strong comprehension skills are crucial. They help individuals critically assess the credibility and accuracy of various sources, including online content, ensuring informed decision-making and avoiding misinformation.
In summary, reading and listening comprehension are foundational skills that impact education, career success, critical thinking, communication, and effective information consumption in the modern world. They are integral to personal growth and navigating the complexities of today’s information-driven society.
Problems That Can Affect Reading Comprehension
Receptive language disorders pertain to difficulties comprehending spoken and written language, irrespective of whether the information is presented through listening or reading. It is important to note that these challenges are distinct from hearing impairments and are not linked to issues related to hearing loss. Those grappling with receptive language disorders often encounter obstacles in expressive language, leading to a condition known as mixed receptive-expressive language disorders.
It’s crucial to acknowledge that delays in receptive language development can significantly impact a child’s social and academic advancement. Furthermore, children with receptive language disorders often face challenges in expressive language, which involves using language to convey thoughts and ideas.
Problems That Can Affect Listening Comprehension
In certain instances, difficulties in listening may be attributed to a condition known as central auditory processing disorder. This disorder arises when the brain encounters challenges distinguishing relevant signals, like a teacher’s voice, amid a cacophony of background noise, such as a noisy classroom. In such cases, the brain struggles to assign the correct meaning to the sounds within words.
It’s essential to understand that this condition is separate from hearing impairments or issues of intelligence, although it can coexist with other disorders like ADHD, language disorders, and learning disabilities. Central auditory processing disorder is also different from listening comprehension. You can explore further resources on this topic to better understand the signs of major auditory processing disorder and effective treatment options.
Strategies to Improve Reading and Listening Comprehension
Enhancing one’s comprehension skills involves the application of a range of effective strategies, including:
1. Making Connections: This method encourages students to establish links between new information and their preexisting knowledge base. These connections may encompass personal experiences, prior texts they’ve encountered, and their general understanding of the world. This approach aids in contextualizing and assimilating information.
2. Asking Questions: Through active questioning, students engage with the text by inquiring about their emotional responses, the author’s intentions, and the core message within the material. This practice facilitates the processing of information, the identification of main ideas, and the exploration of underlying meanings.
3. Visualizing: Visualizing involves the creation of mental imagery based on the text, enabling students to comprehend better the events and scenarios described. Research indicates that this visualization technique enhances the retention of the content.
4. Determining Textual Significance: This skill involves discerning crucial information from secondary details and distinguishing between facts and opinions. It includes identifying cause-and-effect relationships, recurring themes, comparisons and contrasts, problem-solution structures, summarization, step-by-step processes, and extracting information that addresses specific questions.
5. Making Inferences: In this strategy, students draw inferences by integrating textual clues with their background knowledge to uncover underlying themes and meanings within the material. It encourages deeper comprehension.
6. Synthesizing: Synthesizing entails integrating newly acquired information with existing knowledge to formulate original ideas or fresh perspectives. This approach promotes critical thinking and a deeper understanding of the subject matter.
How Can Our NYC Reading Listening Comprehension Tutoring Help?
Brooklyn Letters is dedicated to providing specialized support to students facing challenges in language processing. We have expertise in addressing various language-related difficulties, including reading comprehension, receptive language or language comprehension, dyslexia, and auditory processing difficulties. Our ability to differentiate between these distinct underlying conditions sets us apart, allowing us to tailor interventions precisely.
Our specialized intervention programs center on enhancing students’ listening and reading comprehension skills, bolstering their vocabulary (including nouns and action words), aiding their grasp of complex sentence structures, paragraphs, and directions, and improving organizational skills to understand content.
Crucially, we believe in informing our students about our approach and involving them in the process. We consider their unique interests, strengths, and learning styles to maximize the effectiveness of our interventions while ensuring they do not become disheartened. Our goal is not to force a one-size-fits-all solution but to offer a customized approach that aligns with each student’s needs and potential.
Unlock your full language potential with Brooklyn Letters today. Let’s work together to enhance your comprehension skills and overcome language challenges. Don’t wait – contact us now and embark on your journey to success! We travel throughout Manhattan, Brooklyn, Queens, Staten Island, and the Bronx.
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