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.
Finding the Best Speech Therapy in Manhattan for Your Needs
Serving You Since 2010! We Are Caring Speech-Language Pathologists & Educators Traveling to Your Manhattan, NYC Home:
No need to leave your home! We come to you, providing speech-language and feeding therapy, literacy, and math tutoring. We offer remote and in-home sessions based on your own schedule! With one-on-one attention, we can help you make measurable progress! Free remote meet & greets, no fee 15-minute initial phone consults, and no contracts: pay as you go!
Speech therapy can have a wide range of benefits for people of all ages. Speech therapy can improve speech, language, and communication skills, which can help people communicate more effectively. It can also help people better express and understand their feelings, which can help to improve relationships. Additionally, speech therapy can help improve the articulation and pronunciation of words and can help with the development of reading and writing skills.
Speech therapy can also help people improve their social skills and feel more confident and comfortable. Finally, speech therapy can help with confidence, self-esteem, and overall wellness. With the help of a trained speech therapist, individuals can become more confident in their communication skills and better able to express themselves.
What is Speech Therapy?
Our speech therapy in Manhattan offers specialized speech therapy services to help individuals with speech and language impairments. Speech therapists are highly trained professionals who assess and treat communication impairments, including language delays, articulation problems, voice disorders, stuttering, and more. Speech therapists use a range of methods to help patients improve their communication skills, such as verbal and written exercises, visual prompts, and physical therapy interventions. Speech therapists create customized treatment plans for each patient tailored to their needs and goals.
Why Do You Need Speech Therapy?
Speech therapy is essential for anyone with difficulty with communication due to a physical, cognitive, or developmental delay. Speech therapy can help improve speech clarity, language, and fluency, as well as other skills related to communication, such as understanding language, reading and writing, and social skills. Speech therapy is important for all ages, from children to adults.
By working with a speech-language pathologist, individuals can learn to make their speech more intelligible, improve their language abilities, and even gain new skills. Speech therapy is tailored to each individual, so it can be used to help people with different types of communication challenges. Speech therapy can also help improve swallowing and cognitive communication and even help people with aphasia. Our Manhattan speech therapy provides the highest quality of care and can help anyone struggling with communication.
The evaluation is conducted by a trained speech-language pathologist who is knowledgeable in the area of speech-language therapy. A variety of assessments may be used during the evaluation process, such as speech and language, feeding, and literacy testing.
What Kind of Disorders Can Speech Therapy Treat?
Speech therapy can treat a wide range of disorders, including autism, language delays, speech and language impairments, articulation disorders, stuttering, fluency disorders, and more. Speech therapy can also help adults who may have experienced a stroke or head injury recover the ability to communicate. Our Manhattan speech therapists can help children and adults develop the skills to express themselves effectively and improve their communication ability. With the help of a qualified and experienced Manhattan speech therapist, children and adults can make great strides in improving their communication skills and quality of life.
Language Disorders
Language disorders affect a person’s ability to understand, produce, and use language. Our Speech therapy in Manhattan provides specialized services to help individuals suffering from language disorders. Through a combination of assessments and therapeutic activities, speech therapists can assess the severity of the disorder and develop an appropriate treatment plan. Treatment may include activities such as articulation, language stimulation, and pragmatics. Additionally, speech therapists may use alternative methods, including sign language and Augmentative and Alternative Communication (AAC), to help the individual communicate effectively.
Speech Disorders
Speech disorders can include difficulty producing sounds, using the correct intonation or rhythm when speaking, and trouble with the clarity of words or word choice. Speech therapy is a critical part of helping individuals overcome speech disorders. Our Manhattan speech therapists specialize in helping people of all ages to improve their speech. We use a variety of techniques, including play-based therapy, to help our clients gain confidence in their communication abilities. Our mission is to assist our clients in achieving their maximum potential by providing a helpful and encouraging environment.
Feeding Disorders
Feeding disorders involve problems with the coordination and oral motor skills needed for eating and can interfere with a child’s ability to consume enough food to gain weight or grow. Speech-language pathologists help children with feeding disorders by assessing their needs and developing individualized treatment plans. They use a variety of methods, such as play-based activities and sensory integration, to help children gain the necessary skills to safely and comfortably eat. Speech-language pathologists also provide strategies to help parents and caregivers manage mealtimes.
Best Age for Speech Therapy
The age at which a person should begin speech therapy depends on the individual needs of the patient and the severity of the speech disorder. Generally, speech therapy should begin as soon as a speech disorder is identified. The earlier the intervention, the better, as this will help the patient make more progress in a shorter amount of time.
Furthermore, speech therapy should be tailored to the specific needs of the patient and may be suitable for children of any age. It is best to consult a professional speech-language pathologist to determine each case’s best course of action.
Speech Therapy for Children
Our Manhattan speech therapists specialize in helping children with a variety of language-related disabilities, ranging from speech delays to articulation disorders. Speech therapy sessions can help children to communicate more effectively and develop their language skills. The therapists also strive to make the sessions fun and engaging so that children can feel comfortable and confident. Through games and activities, our speech therapists in Manhattan aim to provide children with the tools they need to succeed in their communication development.
Warning Signs Your Toddler Needs a Speech Therapy
If you think your toddler may need speech therapy, it can be hard to know where to start. There are some common warning signs to look out for that may suggest your toddler needs speech therapy.
These warning signs include:
- difficulty speaking using single words instead of complete sentences
- difficulty understanding what is said
- mispronouncing words or syllables
- frustration or avoidance when trying to communicate.
If you notice any of the above signs in your toddler, it may be time to seek professional help from a speech therapist. An experienced speech therapist can assess your toddler’s needs and develop a tailored speech therapy plan to address any issues.
Speech Therapy for Adults
Our speech therapy Manhattan for adults can be beneficial for those who are looking to improve their communication skills. Speech therapy can help those who suffer from articulation issues, language delays, or difficulty understanding and responding to others. Speech therapists can help adults improve their fluency and articulation, improve their pronunciation and understanding of language, and develop better social skills. Speech therapists can also help those with voice problems, such as hoarseness or vocal strain, to improve their vocal power and quality. By working with a speech therapist, adults can learn to express themselves clearly and confidently and may become more successful in their jobs and relationships.
How Long Do You Need Speech Therapy?
The duration of speech therapy depends on the individual and their particular condition. Generally, the length of treatment will depend on the expected amount and type of progress, as well as the severity of the underlying condition. For some speech disorders, such as stuttering, therapy may need to be ongoing to maintain progress. In most cases, however, speech therapy can be completed in as little as 4-6 weeks. Many people can achieve considerable improvement in a relatively short period of time with the right advice and assistance.
How Does Speech Language Therapy Work?
Speech-language therapy typically begins with an evaluation that assesses the client’s speech and language skills and any other factors that may be impacting their communication. After the evaluation, the therapist develops a treatment plan tailored to the individual’s needs. The treatment plan may include strategies to improve communication, such as using visual supports, practicing conversation skills, or working on specific language skills.
Additionally, the therapist may advise the family and other caregivers on how to help the person communicate better. The treatments are often provided in a one-on-one setting but can also be provided in a group setting. Speech-language therapy is a great way to improve communication skills and help people express themselves better.
- Speech therapists in Manhattan must meet the qualifications set forth by the New York State Department of Education to practice.
- A speech therapist must hold a Master’s degree in Speech-Language Pathology or a related field and be certified by the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association (ASHA).
- Has a minimum of 2 years of professional experience.
- Speech Therapists also must pass a state-approved written examination.
- A speech therapist must be licensed by the New York State Department of Education and complete continuing education requirements.
With the above qualifications, speech therapists in Manhattan are well-equipped to give the best care possible to their patients.
How Can Our Speech Therapy in Manhattan Help?
Our speech therapy Manhattan can help improve communication skills, better understand language, and strengthen the ability to express one’s thoughts and feelings more clearly. Our therapists specialize in working with individuals of all ages, from children to seniors, and have experience diagnosing, treating, and managing speech, language, and communication disorders.
We provide individualized therapy sessions, including exercises and activities to help improve speech and language skills. Our speech therapists are also knowledgeable in many assistive technologies and can help individuals who require additional support. We strive to create an encouraging and empowering environment for our clients to help them reach their communication goals.
TESTIMONIALS
Craig and all the tutors and therapists are a delight to deal with, intelligent, knowledgeable, effective, responsible. Highly recommended. Our son is now 9 1/2 years old, attends a mainstream private school in Brooklyn where we live. We have utilized Brooklyn Letters at three different times for our son. Our son has speech apraxia. First, at 2 years old, our son did speech therapy twice a week for a year, with Craig himself. Later at 6 years old, I contacted Craig again about a reading tutor because although our son could read, his school at the time taught reading at a different pace than many schools and we knew we wanted to transfer. Our son made huge progress the full year we had the reading tutor and has since continued great progress at his new school, where he tests two grades ahead in reading. We wanted to supplement the speech therapy we get at school so last year and this year we once again hired Brooklyn Letters (Rebecca) to provide private speech therapy. With all these tutors or therapists, our son has had a lot of fun and he looks forward to the sessions. I have always recommended Brooklyn Letters to neighbors, friends, and classmates who need these services. Craig and all the tutors and therapists are a delight to deal with, intelligent, knowledgeable, effective, responsible. Highly recommended.
-Jeanne
I am so grateful to her. Amy is a fantastic speech therapist, reading strategist, and confidence-builder! My now-7-year-old son was having difficulty with enunciation, and, perhaps relatedly, hesitating to try reading aloud. I was concerned about taking him to a speech therapist because I did not want to make him (more) self-conscious. A year ago, Craig at Brooklyn Letters recommended Amy, and the whole family has come to rely on her. My 7-year old’s speech is much clearer than it was, and Amy has taught him a bunch of different strategies to try if he is unsure how to make a sound or read a word, which greatly reinforced his reading learning at school. Amy saw immediately how to win my shy son’s confidence (ask him to explain how to play chess to her), and targeted her strategies to his strengths (numbers and sports!) so that he could work on the new skills while feeling good about himself. My son looks forward to Amy’s weekly visits immensely (it is also really helpful that she comes to our house!). Amy recently told me that she thought he was ready to graduate from their sessions, and I immediately felt like this would be a real loss for him and for me as a parent because I have so come to value Amy’s advice. So I persuaded her to work with him once a week on Spanish (Amy is bi-lingual), which he has just begun at school, and on homework strategies. I am so grateful to her.
-Deidre
Craig, you come so highly respected among parents and educators. I am a teacher and everybody knows you are the go-to place for private speech services! Cari’s work with my son has been transformative. When she started working with Adam four months ago he was basically non-verbal, jargoning all day and echolalic. She helped us make very quick adjustments to the way we address him and how we can get him to respond. We started seeing change instantly. Now he is better able to express his needs (so fewer tantrums!) and he even tells us some crazy stories. Cari was always on time, creative, patient, and prepared. Her communication to Adam’s teachers helped ensure that everybody was on the same page, so we were all consistent. Sadly, we are moving to Boston soon. We hope we can consult with Cari when the need arises. We completely understand there is a fee for her services whether in person or digital (Cari is worth it!). We can never thank her enough for all that she has done. Thank you so much for putting us in touch with her.
– Nadia, mother to Adam
Finding Amy was the best thing I’ve ever done for my kid. Finding the perfect therapist could not have been easier. My pediatrician recommended Brooklyn Letters and a few other places. Other places didn’t call me back or return emails; I heard back from Craig within the hour. A few emails later, he found my son a great therapist who was willing to travel to his daycare. My child LOVES Amy and loves his therapies. I appreciate that she sends me rundowns of all their sessions, gives me resources to continue his treatment at home, and is available for questions. She also has done an incredible amount of outside research and has taken time and energy to educate herself about my son’s somewhat unusual speech condition. Whenever I tell evaluators and other speech therapists about what she has done for my kid, they’re amazed and take pictures of the resources she created. And best of all, he is improving by leaps and bounds. Finding Amy was the best thing I’ve ever done for my kid.
– Rebeca
Speech-Language Therapist (Pathologist) and a Learning Specialist
Meet Some of Our Manhattan Speech Therapists
Christina R.
M.S., CCC-SLP, TSHH
Liza B.
M.S., CCC-SLP, TSSLD
Jennifer
M.S., CCC-SLP, TSSLD
Alina G.
M.S. CCC-SLP/TSSLD
Stacey R.
M.S., CCC-SLP, TSSLD
Brianna
M.A., CCC-SLP
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