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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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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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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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Excellent services, caring therapists.
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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 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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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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The company is great with outstanding customer service. They keep my horses protected. I have recommended them to other horses trainers as well that are going to get service early next year. Very professional an honest too. Respectfully … More submitted Christopher
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Ron and Ken did a fantastic job with our security system today. Installed everything very quick. Both of them were very polite and asked us throughout if the installation met our needs. Simply fantastic!
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I called Cornerstone Protection to get a Security system at a relatives out of state property, within a week it was installed! The installers worked with the client to help understand her new system and she was happy! Our relative said … More they were courteous, professional and patient! I highly recommend Cornerstone Protection for all of your security needs!
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Had blink cameras; Car was broken into multiple times so I called CornerStone & they were able to install multiple cameras very quickly & for a reasonable price. I am so happy with the app & getting alerts that are not superfluous, … More like they were with Blink. Highly recommend CornerStone & the tech Ronnie.
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Ron and Ken are great guys to work with.
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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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Amazing assistance provided by Shannon today on my security system. I’m so grateful for your prompt, efficient, professional, and courteous service. Put me down as a customer for life!
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One of the most painless experiences I've had. They came on time and was over the moon professional with still keeping a level of personability to it. The gentleman also went out of his way to say that my husband and Mines business … More was appreciated. Which is actually rare to be appreciated by such a great company. So thank you and we look forward to continuing services with this company.
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I am so happy we decided to go with cornerstone. They were quick and efficient. Shannon and the installer we very friendly. We got a lot of equipment and it was still within our budget. 10/10 would definitely recommend! Thank you
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Love the customer service and Shanon and his team go above and beyond for my restaurant. Couldn't of asked for a better security system and level of service that his team provides.
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I have been using Cornerstone Protection service for over 5 years and I'm really happy with the service and state-of-the-art equipments and it's futures are so much in advance and friendly, I highly recommend Cornerstone Protection … More Service any and all business that need a security protection days and nights specially after business hours(Cornerstone Protection is perfect solution for your business). Owner of Cornerstone Protection is proactive with their customers and their equipments. Good experienced with Cornerstone Protection!!!
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We had a very positive experience with Alissa as a tutor for our pod of 5th grade boys from January - June 2020. She cared a lot about the boys and worked hard to create meaningful activities for them. The pod experience was invaluable … More for all of our families during a difficult year and we were so grateful to have found this partnership! We also want to appreciate Craig for helping to match us with a tutor on very short notice after we had cycled through a few folks who were not able to see the commitment through. Thanks for sticking with us!
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Dusty was the exact person we needed to help our child finish out the school year. So grateful to him for the way he steadily encouraged her and helped her stay on track and organized. He is flexible, responsive to our needs/schedule as … More a family, and a delight to be with. We are also thankful that Craig at Themba Tutors really "gets it" and partnered us with such a wonderful tutor who was a great fit for our girl.
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My child worked with Gillian D virtually for math enrichment. She is an excellent teacher. She took time to understand my child's specific learning style and provided tools that would be engaging. She was kind and empathetic- really … More made it her goal to connect with my child and build trust and rapport. My child started the school year with confidence and without the typically "brain-drain" that occurs over the summer, thanks to Gillian.
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I am going into my second year as a Themba tutor. I have met so many great individuals while working for this company. Craig and the rest of the Themba team do such an excellent job picking and choosing Themba tutors that suit each client's … More individual needs! I look forward to meeting new tutors and clients in the 2021-2022 school year!
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Our son started in a new high school, 100% remote, and was really struggling with Latin and Physics. I found Themba Tudors online and had an initial call with Craig, who was very knowledgeable, responsive, and found 2 amazing tutors for … More us. Both the Latin and the physics tutors were fantastic, connected with my son really well and helped him go from 'failing' grade to 'honors'! I will for sure continue using (and recommending!) Themba Tutors. Thank you, C, K, and W!
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Brian is a fantastic executive functioning coach. Super helpful, flexible with hours, and tailored the experience to our needs.
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Giulia Mercuri is a great Italian tutor! She was very responsive and accessible. Giulia put a ton of effort into preparing for each session and really helped our son with test preparation and projects. We are grateful that she was able … More to help, especially since our son did not receive any live teaching during COVID. We are happy that she was referred to us!
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As an adult student diagnosed with a learning disability during grad school, I knew I needed help dealing with my Master's program's demanding workload. I was seriously considering dropping out when I was referred to Themba Tutors. … More I was paired up with a wonderful tutor, Julie, who was a total lifesaver. I learned many techniques that I can utilize in the future as I embark on the next phase of my career.
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We were introduced to a wonderful tutor: Mcedwyn. He and our son, a freshman in college, worked well together. As a result, our son’s grades significantly improved. The tutor taught our son subject content and various methods to effectively … More study for quizzes and exams. Our son was also taught time management and organization. My son’s experience with the tutor made the first year of college a less intimidating experience.
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We have been with our tutor, Cailin Schiller, for two years, from 5th - 7th grade. She started as an executive functioning tutor with my daughter. From the start, she demonstrated a depth of expertise and a selective use of techniques skillfully … More adapted to my daughter’s ADHD and Math disability. Cailin made Math accessible and understandable to her in a way that even her teachers had not been able to do. She differentiated reading, writing and math tasks and assignments to tailor them to my daughter’s unique learning differences. Not only did it have an effect on her grades and her work efficiency, but she finally could do her work with less anxiety. Even my daughter’s teachers used Cailin’s guidance to modify their work with her. But most importantly, she became my daughter’s favorite resource. I can’t say how invaluable Cailin has been to my daughter’s progress and well-being. I’d recommend her a million times over. She is a gem.
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Victoria is a superb tutor. She helped my high school age daughter with her writing. Victoria's skills as a tutor, as well as her sense of humor and her engaging personality went a long way with my daughter.
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Themba Tutors provided a leaning specialist that was a perfect fit for my daughter. I told them what we were looking for and they delivered. Our tutor is responsive and flexible and makes it easy for my daughter to reach out to her own … More her own, which gives her an added sense of responsibility over her learning. As a therapist myself, I now regularly recommend Themba to my patients. A much needed and well provided service to the community!!
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The tutors at Themba are fantastic! Caitlyn McNeill helped our son academically, but also with getting organized in every subject, which he so desperately needed. She offered great advice and useful strategies that helped our son become … More a more successful student. We are using Themba tutors again this year for our daughter. We're so happy to have been referred to them!
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I'm so glad we were referred to Themba Tutors. After a great initial conversation to learn our needs, we were connected with an excellent tutor, Felicia, who is helping our high school daughter learn better organizational and executive … More skills. Highly recommended.
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We had a wonderful experience with our tutor Micaela. She helped our son not only academically but at every level. We will be forever grateful to have her in our lives.
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The tutors at Themba are fantastic! Caitlyn McNeill helped our son academically, but also with getting organized in every subject, which he so desperately needed. She offered great advice and useful strategies that helped our son become … More a more successful student. We are using Themba tutors again this year for our daughter. We're so happy to have been referred to them!
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Paul Smith at Themba has been an exceptional tutor for my son, both in terms of teaching the subject matter and teaching how best to approach the process of learning math and executing assignments. We feel very fortunate to be working with … More Paul.
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We were very lucky to have found Edwouine Swift, my son's therapist through Themba Tutors. Thomas is 12 years old, and it is extremely difficult to get him to write. Edwouine just works her magic with him, he adores her and is so … More eager to follow her guidance. I have no doubt she will be a positive driving force in his academic future.
3 WAYS ADHD IS AFFECTING OUR SOCIETY:
What You Need to Know
3 Impacts of ADHD on Society
Learn how ADHD affects individuals, families, and communities and discover 3 impacts of ADHD on society. Get the facts and maximize your understanding of this disorder.
Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) is a disorder that affects children and adults alike, but it’s still not completely understood. Despite this, the ADHD epidemic is increasing and causing a ripple effect.
From school performance to potential career trajectories, ADHD undeniably impacts individuals and their families—from the young to the old. If you are like many individuals, you may struggle to understand the complex issue surrounding ADHD.
It can be difficult to pinpoint the sources of this widespread disorder and even harder to develop strategies for managing its effects. But there is help out there—and it starts with understanding the shocking impacts of ADHD on society today. Let’s dive into what we know and explore practical solutions that could help those with ADHD daily.
The Educational Impact of ADHD: Struggles in School and Learning
The educational impact of Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) is a highly concerning one. Data shows that children with ADHD are at greater risk of academic underachievement and often struggle to keep up with their friends and peers in the classroom.
Typically, we associate this trouble with disrupted learning behaviors during school. For instance, students with ADHD are more prone to daydream and get distracted easily, reducing their ability to concentrate or follow instructions. As a result, their homework and test scores may suffer.
However, the educational impact of ADHD extends beyond learning behaviors in the present and impacts our future generations as well. Research indicates that students with ADHD are more likely to drop out of school, limit their future employment opportunities, and suffer a decreased quality of life overall.
We must understand how ADHD affects our society to break down these destructive cycles and create a better future for our children.
The Social Impact of ADHD: Difficulty Making and Keeping Friends
Suppose you, your kids, or someone close to you has been diagnosed with ADHD. In that case, you know that the disorder can cause disruptions in everyday life—from difficulty maintaining relationships with friends and family to challenges with time management and job performance. But have you ever considered the social impact of ADHD?
ADHD makes it difficult for sufferers to create and sustain meaningful friendships. This can be due to impulsivity, procrastination, and underdeveloped communication skills. Further compounding the issue is that twice as many boys are affected by this disorder compared to girls—leading to differences in socialization that can lead to fewer positive experiences socializing with peers.
The long-term implications are profound; people with ADHD often lack support from close friends that many other adults take for granted. This can lead to higher depression, anxiety, and low self-esteem because they feel lonely or excluded from their peers.
Understanding the social side of ADHD is important in helping those affected by the disorder reach their full potential.
Discrimination Against People With ADHD in the Workplace
It is very common for professionals with ADHD to deal with workplace discrimination. According to an Attention Deficit Disorder Association survey, nearly half of respondents reported being passed over for a promotion because of their ADHD.
Lack of Awareness & Accommodations
Many employers need to fully understand this condition and how it affects professionals in the workplace, so they fail to make reasonable adjustments to ensure these workers can succeed.
Overlooked Strengths
Another area for improvement is overlooking an individual’s strengths due to the focus on managing their perceived weaknesses. People with ADHD may have different cognitive styles, which equip them to excel in certain areas, like creative problem-solving and multitasking — skills that can prove invaluable for employers when managed properly.
The Impact of ADHD on Relationships and Families
It’s also been found that children with ADHD have a higher risk of developing behavioral difficulties than those without—which could lead to issues at home and even difficulties in school. Not only this, but nearly 70% of adults with ADHD reported problems being good parents due to their condition.
These stats are particularly concerning given that 1 in 10 children is diagnosed with ADHD—showing just how much of an issue this is. With proper support and guidance, however, parents can help their kids manage the challenges associated with ADHD—and they can also take steps to ensure they are modeling healthy and positive behavior for their children.
Here we’ve discussed how ADHD impacts our society—but by learning more about the disorder and taking steps to address its root causes, we can strive for a better future for all those affected.
Breaking Down Stigmas and Myths About ADHD
When it comes to ADHD, plenty of stigmas and myths must be broken down. For instance, many people think that it is just about hyperactivity and wild behavior when there are many other forms of ADHD—and not all of them involve overactivity.
Another common misconception about ADHD is that it only affects children—but in reality, many adults have ADHD too, and just because you “grow out” of the condition doesn’t mean it’s gone permanently. It simply changes as you age and can manifest differently.
Treatment Options
Fortunately, a wide range of treatments are available for people with ADHD, ranging from medication to lifestyle changes like diet and exercise. It is also vital to remember that there isn’t just one solution; everyone is different, and approaches may need to be personalized depending on a person’s needs and circumstances. So if you, your kids, or someone you know is diagnosed with ADHD, don’t hesitate to contact a healthcare professional for help finding a treatment plan that works best for them.
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