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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 Private Pay Special Education Itinerant Teachers SEITs in Westchester

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Our SEITs Travel To Your Child's Westchester School! 1:1 In-person Special Education Itinerant Teacher SEIT Services for Children with Speech, Language, Developmental, Behavioral, Social, and Emotional Issues. Free Consultations and Meet & Greets with Our Staff.

WESTCHESTER NEIGHBORHOODS
Cities:

Mount Vernon, New Rochelle, Peekskill, Rye, White Plains, Yonkers

Towns:

Bedford, Cortlandt, Eastchester, Greenburgh, Harrison, Lewisboro, Mamaroneck, Mount Kisco, New Castle, North Castle, North Salem, Ossining, Pelham, Pound Ridge, Rye Town, Scarsdale, Somers, Yorktown

Villages:

Ardsley, Briarcliff Manor, Bronxville, Buchanan, Croton-on-Hudson, Dobbs Ferry, Elmsford, Hastings-on-Hudson, Irvington, Katonah (part of the Town of Bedford), Larchmont, Mamaroneck (shared by the towns of Mamaroneck and Rye), Mount Kisco (shared by the towns of Bedford and New Castle), Pelham, Pelham Manor, Pleasantville, Port Chester, Rye Brook, Scarsdale, Sleepy Hollow, Tarrytown, Tuckahoe

Hamlets and Census-Designated Places (CDPs):

Amawalk, Baldwin Place, Bedford Hills, Chappaqua, Crompond, Goldens Bridge, Granite Springs, Jefferson Valley, Lincolndale, Millwood, Mohegan Lake, Rye Neck (shared by the villages of Mamaroneck and Rye Brook), Shenorock, Shrub Oak, South Salem, Thornwood, Valhalla, Waccabuc, West Harrison

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TESTIMONIALS

She provided speech therapy. Around that time he was about 2 years old and 3 months. Now he is 4 and has made tremendous improvements. Working in the medical field, I was nervous about my child already getting labeled with different types of diagnosis of why he is having developmental delays. But, Aileen gave me courage and confidence to keep pushing forward to getting all the services my son need and not worry about societal stigmas but more of what will benefit my son as a whole. It was wonderful watching Aileen with my son, over the 2 year course of therapy he build a bond with her. Aileen was able to make him feel comfortable. And, everything that she taught him was always reciprocated at home when he is not having therapy sessions. He started to say more words and later started to communicate his needs. And, he even started to have more of a spontaneous/ natural response in his dialog. Aileen has really helped and played a huge role in the growth of my son’s speech development. Her patience, comprehension and curating every session in a way to get my son to graspe what she is teaching to him is what really helped him progress. I will forever be grateful that she was my son’s speech therapist!

- D. Morris, parent of a 4 year oldAileen started working with my son in the summer of June 2021

Craig is dedicated, diligent, insightful, and patient. He proactively researches relevant therapeutic techniques particular to our child's case and gives us great confidence that our child's needs are being met. Our son is a challenging case, multiple handicapped and non-verbal. He has made great strides in augmentative communication while working with Craig.

- Susan & Michael, parents of JakeWe highly recommend Craig for speech therapy

I would highly recommend Craig’s services, as I found him to be everything I could want in a speech-language therapist for my daughter. Craig was very adept at meeting my high-energy child where she was at for each session, integrating lessons and language cues into spontaneous, active games, as he’d slowly bring her back down to more focused activities. My daughter was 2 during the time Craig worked with her, newly adopted internationally, and Craig seemed to have a good handle on the challenges. At the end of what appeared to be a fun play session, Craig always took the time to explain his methods to me. He was open and honest in his opinions of her progress, his concerns, etc., and was clearly very knowledgeable in his field. Easy-going and personable, Craig was always reliable, trustworthy, and I always felt confident we were getting the best service possible. We are very thankful to have him in our lives.

- Susan, mom of AnaCraig is TERRIFIC!

My son was diagnosed with Autism Spectrum Disorder at 18 months, with a significant delay in expressive language. Craig has been an invaluable part of my son’s therapeutic team since my son's diagnosis 5 months ago. Craig is very knowledgeable in his discipline, taking care to stay current with the latest research and evidence versus fads. He is very patient in his sessions and is skilled at engaging children so that they are challenged but not overwhelmed. Craig approaches speech therapy with the family in mind. Craig consistently engaged me in my son’s speech sessions, explaining how to specifically target underlying issues associated with Autism that impede communication (such as joint attention, eye contact, social reciprocity). He also showed me creative strategies to engage my son to encourage communication, such as following my son’s lead and interests, playful obstruction, modeling sounds with actions, and adding tactile aspects to communication. This allowed me to carry over his recommendations at home. The most important lesson that I learned from Craig is that therapeutic approaches for children on the spectrum do not exist separate from the lives of the children themselves progress can only be made when therapy is put into context. I learned how to embed opportunities for communication in ways that didn’t feel forced or unnatural, which allowed me to always be a mom to my son first. What a joy it is to hear our son's beautiful voice!

- Mother of DevProgress can only be made when therapy is put into context

Great listeners, smart, and sensitive, and respectful of children. We could not be happier with our daughter's progress and her new confidence. Of all the therapists/professionals we’ve met, both through EI and private, I trust the folks at Brooklyn Letters the most. I highly recommend Suzanne as a speech therapist. My daughter is very sensitive and prone to anxiety; Suzanne was both in tune with Rose’s emotions and skilled at keeping the sessions focused. To me, this is no small feat with a 3-year-old. Suzanne always came prepared with a game to play, a project (such as arts and crafts, cooking) or a book, or a combination of these activities. She worked with Rose on a variety of language issues, as well as making choices, taking turns, listening. She used a visual (picture) schedule each time which seemed to help Rose feel more organized and in control. This was before Rose was in school, and it was with Suzanne that Rose learned to read a schedule. In addition, Suzanne was exceptional at communicating with us as parents. She actually listened to our concerns and addressed them head-on. We have had our share of therapists, and have found that this is not something you can take for granted. Suzanne is attentive, sympathetic, and dedicated, fun, kind, and knowledgeable. She challenges the child at the right level not too easy, not too hard. I highly, highly recommend Suzanne.

- Margaret (Rose, 3, Harry, 13)Just want to say, Craig and his team are amazing!
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Our Special Education Itinerant Teachers (SEITs) travel directly to your child’s school throughout the Westchester area. We provide 1:1, in-person SEIT services for children with speech, language, developmental, behavioral, social, and emotional needs. Free consultations and meet-and-greets with our staff are available.

Families often consider hiring a SEIT for children with disabilities such as autism, ADHD, learning disabilities, developmental delays, or sensory processing disorders. SEIT services are especially beneficial for preschool-aged children who need additional support, students with significant behavioral challenges, and children who are struggling academically.

Families seeking inclusive education or specialized teaching approaches value SEIT services because they provide individualized support that helps children succeed in educational settings. According to a Chalkbeat report, roughly 1,300 preschoolers—nearly one in five children—did not have an assigned SEIT for an entire school year, despite their Individualized Education Programs (IEPs) requiring one.

What is a SEIT?

SETTS (Special Education Teacher Support Services) and SEITs (Special Education Itinerant Teachers) both support students with disabilities, but they serve different age groups and educational settings. SETTS typically supports K–12 students within school environments, focusing on academic and cognitive development.

SEITs work with preschool-aged children (ages three to five), addressing speech and language delays, developmental challenges, behavioral needs, social-emotional skills, and attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD). SEITs deliver services at a child’s school, daycare, or private school.

Their role includes both direct and indirect support. Direct services involve working one-on-one with the child to build cognitive and academic skills, while indirect services include collaborating with teachers and other professionals to ensure consistent, effective support. Learn more about early childhood concepts.

How Can SEITs Help?

SEITs are itinerant professionals, meaning they travel to the child’s educational setting. They support the implementation of IEP goals, assist with behavior management, collaborate with therapists and parents, and provide parent training when appropriate.

SEITs offer differentiated instruction and inclusion strategies tailored to each child’s needs. Services typically range from $135 to $180 per hour, reflecting the specialized, individualized nature of this support. Services are available via private pay and out-of-pocket arrangements.

Disclaimer

Brooklyn Letters offers private-pay SEIT services performed by special educators. These services are not reimbursable by the Committee on Preschool Special Education (CPSE). Brooklyn Letters also provides private at-school and at-camp professional support services delivered by licensed professionals experienced in supporting students with attention, speech and language, and learning delays.

These services do not qualify as CPSE SEIT services and cannot be used to justify CPSE reimbursement. Private-pay SEIT services are paid directly and weekly by clients to the professional working with the student.

Why Work with our Westchester SEIT

Finding the right Special Education Itinerant Teacher can feel overwhelming. At Brooklyn Letters, we focus on providing high-quality, personalized SEIT support that helps children thrive academically, socially, and emotionally.

▶ Experienced and Trained Professionals

Our Westchester SEITs hold Master’s degrees in Special Education and bring extensive experience supporting children with a wide range of developmental delays and disabilities.

▶ Personalized Support

Every child receives individualized support. SEITs develop customized plans aligned with each child’s strengths, challenges, and goals.

▶ Comprehensive Services

We provide support across classrooms, private schools, preschools, and daycares, and collaborate closely with occupational, speech, and physical therapists.

▶ Collaboration with Families

Families are essential partners. Our SEITs maintain open communication with parents and caregivers to support progress.

▶ Flexibility and Adaptability

Children’s needs change over time. Our SEIT services adapt accordingly.

▶ Commitment to Inclusivity

Our SEITs are dedicated to inclusive, supportive environments where every child can learn and grow.

If you’re seeking dedicated, personalized SEIT services in Westchester, Brooklyn Letters is here to support your family.

Who Are We?

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The Brooklyn Letters' Approach and Methodology

Since 2010, Brooklyn Letters has become highly regarded across the Westchester area for its dedication to excellence in speech-language therapy and personalized tutoring services. Founded by Craig Selinger, our CEO, and supported by a committed team of professionals, we have grown into a thriving community of nearly 200 experts. Our reputation is built on recommendations from parents, colleagues, and trusted team members.

Emphasizing Innovative Multidisciplinary Approaches: At Brooklyn Letters, we prioritize cutting-edge, research-backed strategies to support students facing challenges in speech, language, math, and literacy.

Going Beyond Expectations: Brooklyn Letters offers comprehensive services, including mathematics and literacy tutoring and SEIT therapy. We strive to create a nurturing environment where individuals receive tailored support to thrive and achieve their full potential.

Championing Early Intervention for Future Success: Grounded in a philosophy of intervention and remediation, Brooklyn Letters provides holistic support for children with speech, language, math, and literacy difficulties. We aim to equip every child with the skills and confidence needed for successful learning and personal development.

Free Consultations and Remote Meet & Greets

SEIT Private in Westchester

At Brooklyn Letters, free consultations and remote meet-and-greets with our Special Education Itinerant Teachers (SEITs) are essential for building trust and understanding between our team and prospective clients. These sessions allow us to assess the goodness of fit for both parties, provide personalized support, and establish a strong first impression. Contact us today for your free consultation.

Brooklyn Letters' Process and Approach

Brooklyn Letters employs a stringent selection process, often sourcing candidates through referrals. Our team comprises seasoned professionals with extensive practical experience in educational settings, ensuring we deliver high-quality tutoring services.

We specialize in helping elementary students regain confidence in literacy and math by providing personalized attention and the necessary support to excel in these subjects.

In addition to tutoring, Brooklyn Letters offers comprehensive speech-language therapy tailored to various age groups, including infants, toddlers, preschoolers, and elementary school children. We focus on enhancing articulation and language skills to foster confident and effective communication.

Our tutoring approach at Brooklyn Letters is customized to meet the unique needs of each student across different subjects, particularly benefiting elementary students in literacy and math.

Flexibility is a priority for us, and multiple scheduling options are available across the Westchester area. We accommodate diverse schedules and travel to your child’s school throughout the Westchester area to suit our clients’ needs.

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

Email: [email protected]
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