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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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Remote Speech Therapy Assessments for Queens Residents

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Remote Speech Therapy Assessments for Queens Residents

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Queens Letters provides comprehensive remote speech-language assessments tailored to all developmental stages, with specialized services for young children. Brooklyn Letters also owns and operates Manhattan Letters, Queens Letters, Long Island Letters, and Staten Island Letters, extending our expertise across these regions. Evaluations cover key areas: articulation, comprehension, expressive language, literacy, and fluency. Highly skilled multilingual speech-language pathologists (SLPs) use these assessments to create personalized intervention strategies that support your child’s communication and cognitive development, ensuring their academic and social success. At-home speech-language pathology evaluations are also offered for your convenience.

Licensed Across Multiple States

Queens Letters is licensed to perform remote speech-language evaluations in New Jersey, California, Michigan, Missouri, Washington, Pennsylvania, Idaho, Maine, Kentucky, Oregon, Maryland, Washington, DC and Connecticut. Our broad licensing ensures that families across these states can access our expert services from the comfort of their homes.

Addressing Parental Concerns and Navigating Communication Paths

Many parents feel uncertain about how their child’s speech and language development compares to typical expectations or worry about their ability to assess their child’s skills accurately. Comprehensive assessments are essential to uncover strengths and weaknesses, determine if a child is on par with their peers, and track progress. Effective evaluations reveal when a child is ready to advance to new language concepts and needs more time to master a skill. Since each learner follows a unique path, testing helps parents understand their child’s communication journey and how to guide them effectively.

Remote Speech-Language Pathology Testing

A range of remote assessments are administered by skilled speech-language pathologists (SLPs). Below are the details of the various assessments, including pricing, the structure of each evaluation, and additional services that may be required.

Comprehensive Language Assessments (CELF-5, EVT-2, PPVT-4 are all part of Q-global)

These assessments are conducted remotely and include:

  • CELF-5 (Clinical Evaluation of Language Fundamentals, Fifth Edition)

  • EVT-2 (Expressive Vocabulary Test, Second Edition)

  • PPVT-4 (Peabody Picture Vocabulary Test, Fourth Edition)

  • TILLS (Test of Integrated Language and Literacy Skills, not part of Q-global)

Additionally, WRMT-III (Woodcock Reading Mastery Tests, Third Edition, part of Q-global) components may be included in comprehensive language assessments to provide a deeper evaluation of a child’s reading abilities if necessary.

Process:

  • The tests are part of the Q-global platform, which scores and automatically generates the report. Exam scoring is included at no additional charge

  • SLP’s Time: $200 per hour for face-to-face remote time.

  • Administration Fee: One-time $35.

Example Costs:

  • Evaluation Time: 2 hours of remote face-to-face time.

  • Cost Breakdown:

    • $400 (2 hours at $200/hour)

    • $35 administration fee

    • Total: $435

Please see the Supplemental Assessments section below if additional testing beyond Qglobal is needed. Regardless, free consultations are offered to discuss your options, understand your needs, and provide an accurate quote before starting

Cost Range (with additional report writing):

  • Minimum: $435 (no extra report writing)

  • Maximum: $635 (2 extra hours of report writing)

Optional Follow-Up Meetings:

  • Follow-up sessions are billed at $125/hour (minimum of 30 minutes).

  • Total with 1-hour follow-up:
    Minimum: $560 ($435 for evaluation + $125 for follow-up)
    Maximum: $760 ($635 for evaluation + report writing + follow-up)

Tele-TILLS (Test of Integrated Language and Literacy Skills for Telepractice)

These tests measure a student’s oral and written language skills and can be administered remotely using distance technology:

  • Tele-TILLS provides a comprehensive evaluation of a student’s ability to understand and use language in both spoken and written forms during telepractice sessions.

SLPs use Tele-TILLS to identify language and literacy disorders, document strengths and weaknesses, and monitor progress over time. This is essential for tailoring interventions and ensuring students receive appropriate support, even when face-to-face testing isn’t possible.

EVT-2 (Expressive Vocabulary Test, Second Edition) & PPVT-4 (Peabody Picture Vocabulary Test, Fourth Edition)

These tests measure a child’s vocabulary skills and are typically used for children aged 2.5 to 90+:

  • EVT-2 focuses on how well a child can express and retrieve words during a conversation.

  • PPVT-4 assesses how well a child understands words when they hear them.

SLP Use: SLPs use these tests to identify gaps in vocabulary knowledge and work on expanding both expressive and receptive vocabulary. This is crucial for a child’s understanding of instructions, engaging in conversations, and succeeding academically.

CELF-5 Screening Test (Clinical Evaluation of Language Fundamentals, Fifth Edition, part of Q-global)

These tests help quickly determine if a student needs further testing to identify a language disorder and are typically used for individuals aged 5 to 21:11:

  • CELF-5 Screening Test provides a fast and reliable way to screen language skills through verbal responses to stimuli, with norm-based scores by age.

SLP Use: SLPs use the CELF-5 Screening Test to efficiently identify students who may require further evaluation for language disorders. This early screening is crucial for timely intervention and support.

WRMT-III (Woodcock Reading Mastery Tests, Third Edition, part of Q-global)

The WRMT-III is a Qglobal assessment and may be added as part of the Comprehensive Language Assessments to further evaluate reading skills in children aged 4 to 18. It includes the following key clusters:

  • Basic Skills Cluster: Assesses foundational reading skills (e.g., letter recognition, decoding). It helps identify reading difficulties such as dyslexia and informs targeted interventions.

  • Reading Comprehension Cluster: This cluster evaluates a child’s ability to understand what they read and hear, which is essential for academic success and effective communication.

  • Reading Fluency Cluster: Measures how quickly and accurately a child reads. It focuses on fluency improvement and enhancing a child’s reading ability and confidence.

Dyslexia Screener

The Shaywitz DyslexiaScreen, offered by Qglobal, and developed by Dr. Sally Shaywitz, is a quick and reliable tool used to identify individuals at risk for dyslexia, designed for children (K-3) and adults (ages 14-65). The screener can be administered by teachers (for K-3 students) or through self-reports (for adolescents and adults) and assesses key phonological, linguistic, and academic behaviors. It provides efficient mass screening capabilities with strong validity and reliability, offering actionable insights for early intervention. The tool takes only a few minutes per individual to administer and is available in both paper and digital formats, integrating smoothly with other assessment systems. Remote administration is supported, allowing teachers and professionals to conduct screenings digitally, making it particularly beneficial for distance learning or remote settings. The screener’s seamless digital integration ensures easy administration, scoring, and reporting, enabling results to be accessed and analyzed remotely without needing in-person contact. Please contact us for administration cost.

CELF-5 Metalinguistics (part of Q-global)

In addition to the core CELF-5, we offer the CELF-5 Metalinguistics assessment. This evaluation focuses on higher-level language skills, such as understanding figurative language, making inferences, and thinking critically about language.

This can be a valuable addition for children who need support with more advanced language processing and communication skills.

GFTA-3 Articulation Assessment (part of Q-global )

The Goldman-Fristoe Test of Articulation, Third Edition (GFTA-3) is an articulation assessment conducted through Qglobal, which automatically generates the report.

Process:

  • The assessment takes 30-45 minutes of remote face-to-face time.
  • SLP’s Time: $200/hour, prorated.
  • Administration Fee: $35.

Example Costs (for 45 minutes):

  • $150 (45 minutes prorated from $200/hour)
  • $35 administration fee
  • Total: $185

This includes test administration, a comprehensive report, and an intervention plan. If additional report writing is needed, it may take up to 1 hour, billed at $100/hour.

Cost Range (with additional report writing):

  • Minimum: $185 (no extra report writing)
  • Maximum: $285 (1 extra hour of report writing)
Language Sampling: Gold Standard in Language Pathology (not part of Q-global)

Queens Letters offers the gold standard in language pathology by analyzing oral language for children in grades P, K, 1, 2, and 3. The service includes a Zoom session to elicit, record, and analyze the language sample, followed by a concise one-page report. Language sampling is a vital component of speech-language pathology, providing a naturalistic and comprehensive assessment of a child’s spoken language skills, which are foundational for written language development. By analyzing a child’s oral language in real-life contexts, our SLPs can identify strengths and weaknesses in grammar, vocabulary, narrative skills, and pragmatics, directly impacting their writing abilities. This connection allows us to create targeted interventions that address both spoken and written language challenges, supporting the overall development of effective communication skills.

Pricing for Comprehensive Speech-Language Evaluations at Queens Letters

Please note that the prices below are averages, and the final cost will be quoted based on the specific clinician you work with. This fee covers test administration, a comprehensive report with results and recommendations, and the development of a personalized intervention plan to support your child’s success. As with other assessments, the pricing may vary depending on the clinician.

If you would like to schedule a follow-up meeting after reviewing the evaluation, we charge $125 per hour. However, if you have follow-up questions, we’re happy to answer them via email for up to 10-15 minutes at no extra charge. The rates below include automatic report writing generated by Qglobal. Report writing generated by the clinician, including background information, recommendations, and behavioral observations, is billed at $100 per hour.

Comprehensive language assessments are recommended. For your convenience, these evaluations are conducted remotely by skilled SLPs at an average rate of $200 per hour of face time; billing for time spent scoring the exam is not included, with an additional $35 administration fee. For example, if the evaluations take two hours, the total cost would be approximately $435, which includes $400 for the SLP’s time (2 hours) and a one-time $35 admin fee. Depending on the nature of the written evaluation, the report might be included in the price, or we might have to spend 30 minutes to 2 hours writing up additional information not included in the Qglobal report.

For shorter assessments, such as the GFTA-3 articulation assessment (typically taking 30-45 minutes), the average cost remains $200 per hour. For example, a 45-minute session would total $185, which includes $150 for the SLP’s time (45 minutes) and a one-time $35 admin fee. This fee includes the test administration, a comprehensive report, and an intervention plan.

Queens Letters also provides a gold-standard language sampling service for Pre-K through 3rd-grade children. This includes a 20-30 minute Zoom session, transcription, analysis, and a concise one-page report. The average cost for this service is around $200 per language sample, covering the analysis, scoring, admin fee, and one-page report.

Payment Options

You may be able to use a Health Savings Account (HSA) or Flexible Spending Account (FSA) to cover the cost of our services. Although these payments are considered out-of-pocket and not processed through insurance, HSAs and FSAs offer a tax-advantaged way to manage the expenses associated with personalized therapy services. Please note that direct billing to insurance companies is not available.

Supplemental Assessments (Part of Q-Global)

These are additional standardized tests integrated into the Q-global platform to provide in-depth insights into specific areas such as language, cognitive abilities, behavior, and more. As part of the Q-global system, these assessments allow for efficient administration, scoring, and reporting. They complement primary evaluations and offer a more comprehensive understanding of an individual’s strengths and needs.

These options will be discussed during your free consultation to provide a tailored recommendation and a quote before beginning services.

  1. Repeatable Battery for the Assessment of Neuropsychological Status Update (RBANS Update)

  • Purpose: Measures cognitive decline or improvement in individuals, providing valuable insights into overall cognitive status.

  1. Kaufman Brief Intelligence Test, Second Edition (KBIT-2)

  • Purpose: Assess verbal and nonverbal intelligence in individuals, offering a quick measure of overall cognitive ability.

  1. Wechsler Individual Achievement Test, Fourth Edition (WIAT-4)

  • Purpose: Measures comprehensive listening, speaking, reading, writing, and math skills, including the new Phonemic Proficiency subtest and automated scoring for the Essay Composition subtest.

Additional Services Offered:
  • Literacy Assessments for Children: Specialized evaluations focusing on reading and writing skills.
  • At-Home Speech Pathology Assessments: Conducted remotely for your convenience.
  • Multilingual Speech-Language Pathologists: Professionals are equipped to assess and support children from diverse linguistic backgrounds
  • Online Speech Evaluations: Accessible assessments from the comfort of home.
  • Speech-Language Intervention: Tailored strategies based on assessment results to support ongoing development.
  • SLP Services in Multiple States: Support is available for families in various locations without geographical constraints.
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If you’re concerned about your child’s speech and language development, don’t wait. Contact us today for a free consultation to discuss how comprehensive evaluations and personalized intervention plans can support your child’s success. Queens Letters can be a partner in unlocking your child’s full communication potential.

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