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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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1:1 Manhattan NYC Dyslexia Tutors

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We provide in-home dyslexia tutoring across Manhattan, with remote options available when appropriate.

 

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Common Struggles Parents Face Before Getting Help

Many Manhattan families begin support early when reading progress is not developing as expected or when they want to stay ahead academically. Proactive support helps prevent gaps from developing and strengthens reading, writing, and language skills over time. Manhattan connects families with research-backed reading support tailored for neurodivergent learners, including those with ADHD, autism, and other learning differences and disabilities. The network of independent providers uses structured, multisensory instruction to build strong reading, writing, and language skills aligned with school expectations. We proudly serve families across the Manhattan area. In-home support is delivered directly in Manhattan homes, including the Upper East Side, Upper West Side, Tribeca, Chelsea, and Midtown.

Families typically reach out for three main reasons: early concerns, proactive support, or enrichment-focused academic growth.

These are some of the most common concerns we hear from parents when they first reach out to us:

“My child is capable, but reading progress is not developing as expected.” You’ve tried reading more at home, talking to teachers, and maybe even some school support, but nothing seems to stick. It’s frustrating watching your child try so hard and still struggle.

“We want more structured, consistent support aligned with school expectations.” Even with an IEP or intervention, many schools aren’t trained in structured literacy. Your child needs more than generic help — they need someone who understands dyslexia.

“We want to maintain confidence and prevent frustration before it builds.” Reading assignments turn into battles. Your child is losing confidence, and the stress is affecting the whole household. You need support that actually works.

Approximately 15–20% of the U.S. population shows symptoms of dyslexia, making it the most common learning disability. Due to varying state laws and inconsistent school policies, many students are either misdiagnosed or diagnosed too late. This often delays access to structured instruction that can support early literacy development.

If any of these challenges feel familiar, you’re not alone—and you’re not out of options. In the heart of New York City, where educational standards are high and competition is fierce, students with dyslexia face unique challenges. At Manhattan Letters, we offer personalized, evidence-based dyslexia tutoring designed to strengthen literacy skills, confidence, and long-term academic progress.

The dyslexia tutors we work with provide:

In addition to tutoring, we also offer speech therapy and math tutoring through the licensed and experienced professionals we work with. Speech and language support focuses on improving communication, classroom participation, and school readiness. The tutoring services we facilitate don’t just offer instruction; they transform how dyslexic students learn to read and write. Learn more in our comprehensive guide on dyslexia and tutoring.

What Is Dyslexia?

Dyslexia is a language-based learning difference that affects how students process reading, spelling, and writing. It affects how the brain processes language—specifically, the ability to identify and manipulate sounds, decode words, and match letters with their corresponding phonemes.

Contrary to popular belief, dyslexia isn’t about intelligence or motivation. Some of the most brilliant minds—Einstein, Agatha Christie, and Steve Jobs—were dyslexic. What’s key is recognizing that these learners need a different, structured, and multisensory way to access reading skills.

About 15-20% of the population shows signs of dyslexia, yet it often goes unnoticed. With early and structured support, students can build strong literacy skills and maintain academic confidence.

👉 Explore this guide to understanding dyslexia to discover key information every New York parent, teacher, and educator should know. Interested in a free copy of our ebook, Understanding Dyslexia? Simply complete the form to get yours!

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Recognizing the Signs at Every Age

Identifying dyslexia early makes a major difference in a student’s educational journey. 

Many Manhattan families begin support early rather than waiting for challenges to compound

Here are the most common signs of dyslexia, broken down by age group.

Preschool (3–5 years)
If a child struggles to learn new words, recall object names, or use complete sentences, these could be signs of language processing delays. Difficulty with rhyming, letter recognition, and remembering basic information like colors and numbers also raises red flags.

Early Elementary (5–8 years)
Watch for issues with phonemic awareness—the ability to break words into sounds—and blending those sounds to read. Letter reversals, inconsistent spelling, and guessing instead of decoding are common warning signs.

Upper Elementary (8–12 years)
Children may still read slowly, lack reading fluency, and struggle to comprehend text despite decoding words correctly. Their writing may be disorganized, poorly punctuated, and filled with spelling errors.

Teenagers and Adults
Older learners might rely heavily on audio materials, take excessive time to complete reading tasks, or avoid reading altogether. They may also struggle with test-taking, foreign language acquisition, or organizing written assignments.

These patterns aren’t just frustrating—they’re signals that the brain needs a different kind of support.

Proactive instruction helps maintain progress and supports continued academic growth.

Spotting them early leads to faster and more effective intervention.

What Works for Dyslexia: Findings from Recent U.S. Research

Several recent studies provide compelling evidence on the effectiveness of dyslexia interventions and tutoring in the United States, particularly when grounded in structured literacy and early support. Schelbe et al. (2022) highlight the value of community-based programs such as university reading clinics, which offer accessible early interventions for at-risk children and emphasize the role of interdisciplinary collaboration. 

Complementing this, Kaye and Lozada (2022) demonstrate the effectiveness of early identification and intervention by comparing structured tutoring outcomes between dyslexic and non-dyslexic students, finding significantly better results among those who received targeted support. 

Nag and Halder (2023) provide a systematic review underscoring that interventions like phonological awareness training, RTI-based instruction, and one-on-one tutoring are especially effective in U.S. settings. 

Finally, Fallon and Katz (2020) focus specifically on structured literacy approaches, showing that interventions centered on morphological instruction enhance reading outcomes, particularly for older dyslexic students. 

Collectively, these findings underscore the need for evidence-based, accessible, and personalized instruction models to address the varied needs of dyslexic learners across American schools.

 

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Colleen has made a huge difference in our daughter, Sophie’s ability to read and write. Sophie (8years old) has dyslexia and has struggled for years with reading. Thanks to Colleen she has learned invaluable ways to decode and break down words, making it much easier for Sophie to read. Not only has Sophie’s reading abilities improved but so has her self-esteem. Colleen is patient, reliable, thoughtful, dedicated and we will cherish her help with Sophie always.

- Joanne F.Thanks to Manhattan Letters, we found Colleen.

Miss Shelley has changed our son’s life in a way we never thought possible. She is patient and kind, but most of all, effective. Our seven-year-old has been working with Miss Shelley for almost a year. During that time, our son has gone from below average to exceeding expectations. He’s more confident and fluid in his reading and writing and continues to make excellent progress. Most importantly, Miss Shelley deals extremely well with our son’s periodic lack of focus. She manages to bring him “back” to the table with her techniques and patience. I would urge any parent whose child struggles with reading to jump on the opportunity to work with her. Miss Shelley appears to use just the right mix of tools in her lessons. Repeating the basics, introducing new concepts, some games to keep things interesting, and finally, some reading and writing. We are truly grateful for Miss Shelley and continue to look forward to working with her in the future.

- VassilikiShe’s absolutely wonderful and we are grateful to have found her!

We contacted a number of tutors through the service and ultimately found the one who best met the needs of our son. Katie was terrific. We saw significant improvement in our son’s reading skills, and more importantly, saw his confidence blossom under her guidance. Thank you Highly, Katie and Manhattan Letters.

- Elizabeth CrowellIt was great working with Manhattan Letters.

This work is designed for families seeking proactive and enrichment-oriented support, not only for children with clear developmental delays.

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Evidence-Based Tutoring and Intervention Strategies

What This Service Is

In-home dyslexia tutoring in Manhattan provides structured literacy instruction delivered directly in the home.

When Families Seek This Support

Families seek support for early concerns, proactive development, and enrichment-focused academic growth.

How It Works

Families are matched with independent providers offering in-home, customized instruction aligned with school expectations.

When Children Benefit

Children benefit when support begins early, continues proactively, or expands into advanced instruction.

Why Manhattan Families Choose This

Manhattan families prioritize consistent, in-home support to maintain strong academic progress over time.

Effective dyslexia tutoring depends on research-backed methods tailored to each learner. The effective dyslexia tutoring strategies article delves deeper into structured literacy instruction and its role in boosting reading outcomes. At Manhattan Letters, the educators we work with use the Orton-Gillingham approach, Wilson Reading System, and other structured literacy methods that align with these findings.

This resource also explores best tutoring methods for dyslexia, comparing popular interventions like Orton-Gillingham, Wilson, and Lindamood-Bell. These structured, multisensory approaches help rewire how the dyslexic brain learns to decode and process written language.

For parents wondering how to be more hands-on, our guide on how to tutor a kid with dyslexia covers step-by-step methods to support your child at home.

Helping a Child with Dyslexia at Home

Support doesn’t end after tutoring. At-home reinforcement is a critical part of lasting progress. Our guide to helping a child with dyslexia at home offers strategies parents can use daily. From reading aloud together to integrating multisensory learning games, these tools build confidence and help generalize new skills.

Technology can also play a role. We’ve identified and compiled a list of top free and paid dyslexia apps that actually work. These tools are ideal for reinforcing phonics, fluency, and vocabulary at home in fun, engaging ways.

Structured Literacy vs. Dyslexia Tutoring

Structured literacy is the foundation of effective dyslexia instruction. But how does it compare with more general tutoring approaches? This structured literacy vs. dyslexia tutoring breakdown shows how research-based frameworks like Orton-Gillingham focus on phonemic awareness, phonics, vocabulary, fluency, and comprehension in a systematic, cumulative way. This contrasts with less structured, often ineffective tutoring that lacks a diagnostic and prescriptive component.

 

Understanding Orton-Gillingham and Wilson Reading

A common question we address is: What’s the difference between Orton-Gillingham and Wilson? This article, Orton-Gillingham vs. Wilson Reading, explains how both methods are grounded in structured literacy principles but vary in delivery, pacing, and target audiences.

If you’re a parent researching programs, this Orton-Gillingham Certification guide can help you better understand what qualifications to look for when choosing a dyslexia tutor.

The Connection Between Dyslexia and Speech Therapy

Dyslexia and speech-language challenges often go hand in hand, particularly when language processing difficulties are present. While dyslexia primarily affects reading and writing skills, many individuals with dyslexia also struggle with spoken language—especially expressive and receptive language processing. This is where speech-language therapy becomes a crucial complement to academic intervention.

Dyslexia involves difficulty with phonological processing, a foundational skill for decoding and spelling. Speech-language pathologists (SLPs) help strengthen these underlying language skills, which in turn supports the work done in dyslexia tutoring. For example, improving a child’s ability to hear and manipulate sounds in words directly enhances their reading fluency and spelling accuracy.

Speech therapy is particularly beneficial for children who show signs of Language Processing Disorder (LPD), a condition that affects how the brain makes sense of the words we hear. LPD and dyslexia often overlap, and without targeted intervention, both spoken and written language can remain a lifelong challenge. Visit our in-depth guide on language processing disorder: symptoms, types & treatment to learn how this condition presents in children, how it differs from other learning issues, and what treatment options are most effective.

At Manhattan Letters, we offer both speech-language therapy and dyslexia tutoring, ensuring that children with combined reading and language difficulties receive comprehensive, coordinated care. The clinicians we work with collaborate to address the full spectrum of a child’s literacy needs—from phonological awareness and expressive language to reading comprehension and written expression.

Why Choose Manhattan Letters?

Families across NYC trust Manhattan Letters for more than just our credentials. Here’s what sets our dyslexia tutoring apart.

  1. Certified Reading Specialists
    Licensed professionals we work with are trained in gold-standard programs like Orton-Gillingham, and Wilson Reading System. These structured literacy methods are the most effective for dyslexic learners. You’re not getting general help—you’re getting targeted, specialized instruction.
  2. Research-Backed Methods
    We use multisensory, evidence-based practices that are grounded in decades of cognitive science. These techniques engage visual, auditory, and kinesthetic pathways to help students learn more effectively. It’s not guesswork—it’s what the research says works.
  3. Personalized Lesson Plans
    Every student has a unique learning profile, and we adapt each session accordingly. We consider emotional readiness, processing speed, and specific literacy gaps. This ensures that no time is wasted and progress is accelerated.
  4. Whole-Child Philosophy
    We don’t just teach reading—we rebuild confidence and reduce school-related anxiety. Students leave our sessions feeling capable, supported, and motivated. Emotional wellness is as important as academic growth.
  5. In-Home and Virtual Options
    We offer flexible tutoring across Manhattan—from Upper East Side to Tribeca—as well as secure online sessions. Both formats provide distraction-free, one-on-one support. We meet your child where they are, literally and academically.
  6. Support for IEP and 504 Plans
    We help families understand and navigate NYC’s special education system. From preparing for IEP meetings to helping secure 504 accommodations, the professionals we connect you with ensure your child gets what they need in school. Advocacy is part of our service.
  7. Informal Dyslexia Screenings
    Not sure if your child has dyslexia? We offer screenings that flag phonological and literacy challenges early. These are a critical first step before investing in full neuropsychological testing.
  8. Trusted by NYC Families
    Parents consistently report academic progress and renewed self-esteem in their children. We’ve built long-term relationships by delivering results and compassionate care. Client testimonials speak for themselves.

These aren’t just benefits—they’re the reasons our students make lasting gains and feel proud of their progress.

Services for Every Stage of Learning

No matter the age or reading level, we have targeted services to support literacy development. Here’s how we help at each educational stage.

Elementary & Middle School
We focus on decoding, phonemic awareness, reading fluency, vocabulary, spelling, and comprehension. These foundational skills set the stage for lifelong literacy.

High School & College
We help students build executive functioning skills like time management, note-taking, and essay organization. Academic coaching helps teens become independent, confident learners.

Adults
Our shame-free support helps adults strengthen literacy skills for personal, academic, or professional goals. It’s never too late to become a confident reader and writer.

Dyslexia Screenings and Evaluations
We offer informal dyslexia screenings to help guide next steps. We also support families in requesting school-based evaluations or private neuropsychological testing.

With support that grows alongside the student, we ensure our methods evolve with their needs and ambitions.

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FAQs

What exactly do the tutors we work with do?

We provide one-on-one, structured literacy instruction for dyslexic students. The tutors we work with are trained to target the root causes of reading challenges—not just the symptoms.

How is your approach different from regular tutoring?
We use structured, multisensory methods like Orton-Gillingham. These programs are proven to rewire how dyslexic brains learn written language.

Do you offer in-person or virtual sessions?
Both. We come to you across Manhattan or offer secure online tutoring—whichever works best for your family.

At what age should my child start dyslexia tutoring?
The earlier, the better—but it’s never too late. We work with learners from preschool through adulthood.

How do I know if my child has dyslexia?
We offer informal screenings that identify red flags. A formal diagnosis comes from a neuropsychologist, but we can guide you there. If you’re looking for a full evaluation, we’re happy to refer you to top neuropsychologists in your area.

How long does it take to see progress?
Most families see changes in confidence and skills within weeks. Long-term improvement builds with consistency.

Do you help with IEPs or 504 Plans?
Yes, we guide families through the process, attend meetings, and help secure appropriate school accommodations.

Let’s Get Started

Don’t wait for things to get worse. Reach out today for a free consultation and remote meets-and-greets and take the first step toward reading success.

Contact Manhattan Letters

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