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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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TWICE EXCEPTIONAL TUTORING FOR MANHATTAN STUDENTS

TWICE EXCEPTIONAL TUTORING FOR MANHATTAN STUDENTS

TWICE EXCEPTIONAL TUTORING FOR MANHATTAN STUDENTS

TWICE EXCEPTIONAL TUTORING FOR MANHATTAN STUDENTS
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Twice exceptional tutoring Manhattan programs provide highly specialized guidance for exceptional children who are gifted yet face learning differences. Our experienced teachers help 2e students achieve academic success in reading, math, and other core subjects while addressing their unique educational needs. Every 2e child deserves structured support that recognizes both advanced abilities and areas requiring significant guidance.

Service Snapshot – Supporting Gifted Learners and 2e Students

Service: Twice Exceptional Tutoring
Location: Manhattan, NYC
Delivery: In-home / hybrid
Student Type: Gifted learners with learning differences (2e)
Focus Areas: Math, ELA, Science, Writing
Session Structure: Individualized, multi-sensory sessions
Goal: Stabilize academic performance and enhance subject mastery

What Twice Exceptional Tutoring Is

Twice exceptional tutoring (2e tutoring) supports students demonstrating giftedness alongside learning differences such as ADHD, dyslexia, autism, or language processing challenges. Our experienced teachers bring a unique experience blending advanced academic knowledge with special ed strategies to help children navigate traditional school settings. This dual approach fosters academic achievement and confidence while mitigating misdiagnosis and frustration.

By combining literacy and math support with targeted lessons, 2e students can harness their advanced abilities and flourish academically.

Understanding Twice Exceptional Students

Understanding Twice Exceptional Students

Twice exceptional learners (2e students) possess extraordinary intellectual abilities but may struggle with disabilities, executive functioning, or social-emotional challenges. Recognizing gifted kids’ strengths and weaknesses allows teachers to tailor study skills and lessons that address individual needs. Our programs emphasize both giftedness and disability management, ensuring children excel without feeling overwhelmed.

A 2e child with structured support gains not just academic progress but also confidence in their grade level capabilities.

Key Characteristics of Twice Exceptional Students: Signs of Giftedness and Challenges

Twice exceptional students display a combination of advanced skills and specific learning challenges.

  • Advanced problem-solving and intellectual curiosity
  • Creativity and unique experience in learning
  • Heightened sensitivity in traditional school settings
  • ADHD or executive function difficulties
  • Challenges in organization and consistent work habits

Gifted children and twice exceptional learners benefit from individualized lessons that build study skills while nurturing their advanced abilities.

Understanding these characteristics allows teachers to provide significant guidance and personalized strategies to enhance both learning and personal growth.

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What Parents Are Saying

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. 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 A lison- she was fantastic to work with.

- Christine W.We were amazed with Allison!

We had a terrific experience. My twin boys Max and Teddy (3 in October) just finished eight months of speech therapy with Amy. Amy was terrific. The boys progressed so much over the past eight months that they were discharged far sooner than I could have anticipated. They also loved her visits, which was really just an added bonus. I also very much appreciated that Amy was sensitive to our needs and discharged the boys when she knew they were ready. I m sure that's a tough call to make but in tighter financial times it's good to know that someone will be candid about the need for her services.
That meant a lot.

- Anne SperlingI wouldn't hesitate to recommend Amy to other families.

My son is 2.5 years old and has been working with Craig for about 6 months. Craig is amazing with my son; he is a ways prepared and changes each treatment session to address the needs of my son. Craig has a great approach using play to elicit words, phrases, and sentences. At this point, my son is now saying 3-word sentences and each week he shows improvement. He is a ways excited to see Craig for his weekly sessions. In addition, it is convenient that Craig comes to our home to perform his treatment sessions.

- Jaclyn, mom of KennyI highly recommend Manhattan Letters and Craig for speech therapy services

Challenges Faced by Twice Exceptional Learners

Challenges Faced by Twice Exceptional Learners

Even highly intelligent children may underperform when disabilities interfere with academic achievement. Challenges include:

  • Academic underachievement despite high potential
  • Frustration with traditional school settings
  • Social and emotional stress from inconsistent results
  • Difficulty balancing accelerated coursework with disabilities

Early intervention prevents misdiagnosis and ensures exceptional children receive targeted support to maximize literacy and math skills.

Addressing these challenges proactively stabilizes academic achievement and reduces stress for 2e students.

When Families Typically Seek This Support

Parents often seek twice exceptional tutoring in Manhattan when:

  • Their child shows declining grades in advanced courses
  • AP or honors assignments cause consistent difficulty
  • Transitions into high-demand school environments occur
  • ADHD or learning differences hinder performance in traditional school settings

Timely intervention ensures gifted kids stay on track and receive lessons that address both strengths and needs.

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How the Tutoring Works for Your Child

Our twice exceptional tutoring follows a structured approach:

  1. Assessment: Identify academic achievement, strengths, disabilities, and curriculum alignment.
  2. Structured Plan: Multi-sensory lessons tailored to each child’s unique experience and abilities.
  3. Guided Practice: Focused sessions in reading, math, science, and writing.
  4. Performance Tracking: Monitor grade level, assignment completion, and consistency.

Whether in-home or remote, tutoring sessions integrate directly with your child’s school environment to optimize academic achievement.

Effective Teaching Strategies for Twice Exceptional Students

Specialized strategies address both giftedness and learning differences. Our tutors employ evidence-based strategies designed specifically for 2e learners:

  • Scaffolded instruction aligned to school curriculum
  • Multi-sensory and hands-on learning methods
  • Flexible pacing to balance challenges and strengths
  • Regular feedback and reflection cycles
  • Goal-oriented planning and academic system building

2e twice exceptional students benefit from structured, personalized teaching strategies that emphasize both skill development and confidence building.

These strategies ensure each 2e child can thrive, building confidence and study skills while mastering literacy and math.

Benefits of Twice Exceptional Tutoring

Benefits of Twice Exceptional Tutoring

Manhattan Letters’ 2e tutoring provides measurable academic and personal benefits.

  • Academic stabilization across multiple subjects
  • Enhanced executive function through structured systems
  • Alignment with accelerated and honors-level coursework
  • Personalized instruction accommodating both gifts and learning differences
  • Reduced stress and frustration from inconsistent performance

Twice exceptional adults seeking targeted learning strategies can also benefit from specialized tutoring approaches adapted for professional or continuing education contexts.

Comparison: In-Home vs Online Tutoring

Families can weigh different delivery methods for 2e tutoring.

In-Home Tutoring

  • Personalized pacing aligned with classroom demands
  • Direct observation of study environment
  • Immediate adaptation to student needs

Online Tutoring

  • Flexible scheduling for remote learners
  • Structured platforms but less environmental insight
  • Best for students already self-directed

Private Tutoring vs Tutoring Centers

  • Private tutoring offers individualized attention for complex 2e profiles
  • Tutoring centers are often group-based and cannot provide customized scaffolding

Choosing the right method ensures better engagement and results.

Why Choose Manhattan Letters?

Manhattan Letters stands out as the premier provider of 2e tutoring in NYC. Manhattan Letters is uniquely positioned to support twice exceptional students:

  • Structured Academic Implementation: Systematic tutoring that converts potential into measurable outcomes
  • Curriculum Fluency: Deep understanding of Manhattan private and specialized schools, Regents, AP, and honors pacing
  • In-Home Consistency: Tutors embedded in the student’s learning environment
  • Specialist Expertise: Advanced degree tutors with 2e experience and classroom background

We help students navigate demanding NYC academic environments while protecting GPA, pacing, and long-term performance.

The Importance of Specialized Tutoring

Specialized 2e tutoring ensures students do not just “keep up” but thrive academically. Standard tutoring cannot address the dual needs of giftedness and learning differences. Targeted instruction prevents underachievement, fosters engagement, and promotes confidence for twice exceptional learners.

Key Facts About 2e Tutoring in Manhattan

  • Manhattan students benefit from tutoring when advanced coursework accelerates.
  • 2e tutoring combines multi-sensory instruction with individualized pacing.
  • In-home sessions improve curriculum alignment and academic consistency.
  • Structured tutoring stabilizes performance across Regents, AP, and honors coursework.
  • Specialist tutors hold advanced degrees and classroom experience.

Frequently Asked Questions

Frequently Asked Questions Manhattan Letters Twice Exceptional Tutors
  1. What are twice exceptional students?
    Twice exceptional students are gifted learners who also have one or more learning differences, such as ADHD, dyslexia, or language processing challenges.
  2. What is twice exceptional?
    “Twice exceptional” (2e) describes students who demonstrate both high intellectual ability and learning differences requiring specialized academic support.
  3. What ages are suitable for 2e tutoring?
    Typically grades 3–12, depending on the student’s profile and curriculum demands.
  4. How often should sessions occur?
    Most students benefit from 1–3 sessions per week, adjusted to workload and academic goals.
  5. Can tutoring help with AP and honors coursework?
    Yes. Our specialists are familiar with accelerated pacing and advanced coursework expectations.
  6. Is tutoring only for in-home delivery?
    A: We offer hybrid options, but in-home sessions maximize curriculum integration and learning consistency.
  7. How is progress measured?
    A: Through GPA tracking, assignment completion, and alignment with school pacing.

Get Started with Manhattan Letters Twice Exceptional Tutoring

Take the first step toward supporting your twice exceptional learner with Manhattan Letters’ flexible pay-as-you-go tutoring model. Schedule a free 15-minute phone consultation to discuss your child’s unique academic profile, goals, and learning needs with one of our specialist tutors. Our in-home and remote meet-and-greet sessions allow families to connect with a tutor, explore teaching strategies, and experience how our structured academic approach works in practice.

Whether you prefer in-person tutoring in Manhattan or remote guidance, our team ensures a seamless, personalized introduction for every family. Begin today with no long-term commitment, understand how our tutoring can address your child’s challenges, and see firsthand how 2e students can thrive under expert, individualized instruction.

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