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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 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 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 Jackie Vasquez ★★★★★ 5 months ago
    Excellent services, caring therapists.
  • Avatar Lil Amatore ★★★★★ 8 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 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 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 Chris duke Fields ★★★★★ a month ago
    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
  • Avatar Nikhil Jaisinghani ★★★★★ 5 months ago
    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!
  • Avatar Linda Parsley ★★★★★ 6 months ago
    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!
  • Avatar Amanda Clay Mackin ★★★★★ 5 months ago
    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.
  • Avatar Pete Peters ★★★★★ 4 months ago
    Ron and Ken are great guys to work with.
    Both were very knowledgeable and got our system back up and running.
    Thanks to both for a job well done...
  • 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 Larry Barton ★★★★★ a year ago
    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!
  • Avatar Megan Haller ★★★★★ 2 years ago
    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.
  • Avatar Megan Magsam ★★★★★ 2 years ago
    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
  • Avatar Collins Youngblood ★★★★★ a year ago
    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!!!
    Kanu Patel
  • Avatar Liz Jones ★★★★☆ 2 years ago
    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!
  • Avatar S CL ★★★★★ 3 years ago
    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.
  • Avatar Nicole May ★★★★★ 3 years ago
    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.
  • Avatar Gillian Davidoff ★★★★★ 3 years ago
    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!
  • Avatar carolina luttmann ★★★★★ 3 years ago
    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!
  • Avatar Eric Fingerman ★★★★★ 3 years ago
    Brian is a fantastic executive functioning coach. Super helpful, flexible with hours, and tailored the experience to our needs.
  • Avatar Susan Wong ★★★★★ 3 years ago
    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!
  • Avatar Christine Gennetti ★★★★★ 3 years ago
    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.
    I can wholeheartedly say after working with Themba for two years that I would not have finished my program without this organization. And I am so thankful I selected them.
  • Avatar Fabiola FITZPATRICK ★★★★★ 4 years ago
    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.
  • Avatar Jude Eugene ★★★★★ 3 years ago
    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.
  • Avatar Janice Eidus ★★★★★ 4 years ago
    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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    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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    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!!
  • Avatar Frances Simpson ★★★★★ 4 years ago
    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!
  • Avatar Mary Jean Babic ★★★★★ 4 years ago
    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.
  • Avatar Nina Herman ★★★★★ 4 years ago
    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.
  • Avatar Frances ★★★★★ 4 years ago
    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.
  • Avatar Monica Alzate ★★★★★ 5 years ago
    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.

Neurodevelopmental Disorders

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Neurodevelopmental-Disorders-

Neurodevelopmental disorders are diseases that disrupt the development of the central nervous system. The central nervous system refers to the brain and spinal cord. Any disturbance in their tissues leads to a change in normal brain functioning. This causes various intellectual disabilities. Individuals with neurodevelopmental disorders experience difficulty in their verbal and nonverbal communication. Neurodevelopmental problems can develop in any part of a person’s life, but neurodevelopmental disorders in children are particularly given more focus. A child’s mind is in the development stage. These diseases interfere with normal growth, which can affect social, personal, and academic functioning.

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What Are the Types of Neurodevelopmental Disorders?

The following are examples of neurodevelopmental disorders:

 

Intellectual Disabilities

Intellectual disability was earlier known as mental retardation. Intellectual disability includes deficiencies in general mental capabilities, including logic, problem-solving, judgment, and learning, to name a few.

 

People with intellectual disabilities can still learn new skills, but the process is often slow and arduous. In many instances, intellectual deficiency may occur before birth. These include Down syndrome, fetal alcohol syndrome, birth defects, and infection. Some occur when a child is born or shortly after birth.

 

The following are the signs and symptoms of intellectual disorders:

  • Problems in school
  • Social and behavioral problems
  •  Failure to adjust to new situations
  • Trouble in speech and language
  • Problem in understanding social rules

Global Developmental Delay

It is a group of disorders in which children lag in their physical or mental growth. Children learn to crawl, talk, and do basic things at different paces. Some children learn these things at slower speeds, later than other kids. While some cases may point out a simple difference in the pace of development, these may also be early signs of a developmental delay. Many factors lead to this disorder such as:

  • Premature birth
  • Malnutrition
  • Genetic mutation
  • Lack of oxygen during delivery
  • Physical abuse
  • Drug or alcohol consumption during pregnancy

Talk to their pediatrician if you think your child has a delay in growth. The developmental delay also means that only clinicians can detect an underlying disorder. Once your child is diagnosed, schedule treatments or other early interventions that can help in development.

 

The following are the signs and symptoms of global developmental delay:

  • Trouble learning in school
  • A lower score in IQ tests
  • A problem in social communication
  • Difficulty in remembering things
  • Slower development than other children

Communication Disorders

These are the disorders that affect abilities to send, receive and understand concepts. Children also face difficulties in hearing and understanding messages. Every disorder’s linguistic features differ according to the severity and child’s age. There are various groups of communication disorders like speech, language, hearing disorders, etc.

 

Communication disorders occur due to:

  • Abnormal development of brain
  • Strokes
  • Genetic factors
  • Cleft lip or palate
  • Brain injuries

The following are the signs and symptoms of communication disorders:

  • Repetition of sounds
  • Misuse of words
  • Difficulty in comprehending words
  • Trouble in proper communication

Other Specified Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder

Sometimes, the person does not fit the requirements for ADHD or other neurodevelopmental disorders. Clinicians term these instances as other specified attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder or OS AD/HD, and patients typically feel distressed or have impaired social functions, among others.

 

The signs and symptoms of other specified attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorders include:

  • Inattention or unable to focus
  • Not following instructions
  • Losing things very frequently
  • Lack of attention and making careless mistakes
  • Forgetfulness and distractedness
  • Hyperactivity, often manifested by:
    • Interrupting other activities
    • Excessive talking
    • Fidgeting, hand tapping
    • Over energetic

Developmental Coordination Disorder

Developmental coordination disorder (DCD) is also known as dyspraxia. It is a condition that affects the physical coordination of children. In this condition, the child shows clumsy and awkward behavior in their tasks, including climbing stairs, tying shoelaces, unbuttoning, and buttoning. Children coping with this disorder struggle to perform self-care tasks. Their academic performance also becomes below average despite having fair or above-average intellectual skills. Their motor coordination problems can affect their academic success. Likewise, their social integration and emotional growth suffer a setback. DCD is about three or four times higher in boys than in girls and often considered genetic.

 

The following are the signs and symptoms of developmental coordination disorder:

  • Being very clumsy
  • A problem in holding things
  • Improper gripping of things
  • Dropping things often
  • Trouble performing actions like jumping, standing, writing

Unspecified Neurodevelopmental Disorder

It is a diagnosis of DSM-5 assigned to people with neurodevelopmental symptoms that do not meet the diagnostic requirements of neurodevelopmental disorders. It causes disability in social, employment, or other essential functioning areas.

 

The following are the signs and symptoms of the unspecified neurodevelopmental disorder:

  • Low academic achievement
  • Could not communicate with peers
  • Overreaction to frustration
  • Underdeveloped speech or motor skills
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Master of Arts in Early Childhood Education and Special Education, Bachelor of Arts in Child Study and Human Development

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ANTHONY

Master’s in Special Education

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What is Autism Spectrum Disorder?

Autism spectrum disorder (ASD) alters an individual’s social, communication, and behavioral patterns. Children with autism often cannot tolerate noise, bright lights, and crowds. This condition often causes irregular sensory and verbal behaviors, which lead to struggles fitting in social situations, unusual movement and speech patterns, and lack of focus or attention, among others.

What is Dyslexia?

Despite having normal or above-average intelligence, individuals with dyslexia struggle with reading. Dyslexia is often genetic i.e. it runs in families. Signs of dyslexia in young children include delays and a lack of phonological sensitivities. These signs correlate with a later diagnosis of dyslexia, which persists throughout puberty and adulthood. These include problems with storytelling, memorization, reading aloud, or learning a new language.

What is Dyscalculia?

Another name for dyscalculia is math dyslexia. People with this condition typically have trouble understanding basic to complex arithmetic. They face trouble with numbers and performing calculations. Dyscalculia tends to run in families. Abnormal brain development, brain injury, and premature birth are some of the factors that can cause dyscalculia. Dyscalculia can appear different at various ages, but it becomes more evident as children grow older. Signs of dyscalculia can emerge and become more noticeable early during the pre-school years.

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