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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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A dyslexia tutor helps a young boy read in a bright, cheerful home in Long Island, both smiling as they engage with a book.

1:1 Dyslexia Tutors on Long Island

A dyslexia tutor helps a young boy read in a bright, cheerful home in Long Island, both smiling as they engage with a book.
Long Island  Letters is owned and operated by Brooklyn Letters

Dyslexia tutors and coaches we work with travel throughout Nassau and Suffolk counties such as Baldwin, Bellmore, Bethpage, Brookville ,Carle Place, Cedarhurst, East Meadow, East Williston, Elmont, Farmingdale, Floral Park, Franklin Square, Freeport, Garden City, Garden City Park, Glen Cove, Glen Head, Great Neck, Hempstead,  Hewlett, Hicksville, Island Park,  Inwood, Jericho, Lake Success, Lattingtown, Lawrence, Levittown, Long Beach, Lynbrook, Malverne, Manhasset, Manorhaven , Massapequa, Massapequa Park, Merrick, Mineola, Mill River , Muttontown, New Hyde Park, North Bellmore, North Massapequa, North Merrick, North Hempstead ,Oceanside, Old Westbury, Oyster Bay, Plainview, Plandome , Port Washington, Rockville Centre, Roosevelt, Roslyn, Roslyn Heights , Sea Cliff, Seaford, Stewart Manor, Syosset, Uniondale, Valley Stream, Wantagh, West Hempstead, Westbury, Williston, Woodbury, and Woodmere. In Suffolk County, the towns include Amagansett, Babylon, Bayport, Blue Point, Bohemia, Brookhaven, Centereach, East Hampton, East Islip, Eastport, Farmingville, Greenport, Hauppauge, Huntington, Islip, Mattituck, Medford, Montauk, Nesconset, Northport, Oakdale, Patchogue, Port Jefferson, Port Jefferson Station, Riverhead, Sayville, Selden, Setauket, Shelter Island, Smithtown, South Setauket, Southampton, Southold, St. James, Westhampton Beach, West Islip, and West Sayville.

Service Snapshot

Service: Dyslexia, reading, writing, handwriting, and academic support
Location: Long Island, NY
Delivery: In-home and remote
Student Type: Ages 3–14, including neurodiverse learners (ADHD, autism, dyslexia, 2e)
Focus Areas: Orton-Gillingham instruction, Wilson Reading System, structured literacy, handwriting, math, early literacy
Session Structure: One-on-one, structured, multi-modal lessons
Goal: Improve literacy, academic performance, and school readiness

 

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Best At-Home and Remote Dyslexia Tutors for All Ages on Long Island, NY | Free Consultations and Free Consultations and Meet & Greets With the Professionals We Work With.

What This Service Is

Structured in-home literacy and academic support strengthens reading, writing, and learning for children across Long Island.

Long Island Letters connects families with research-backed reading support tailored for neurodivergent learners, including those with ADHD, autism, and other learning differences. Our network of independent providers uses multisensory instruction and a strength-based approach to help students build foundational skills for school and beyond.

Services we provide include:

When Families Seek This Support

Families often begin support early rather than waiting, addressing reading and learning concerns proactively.

Parents typically search for our services when:

  • Children struggle with reading, writing, or spelling
  • Teachers raise concerns about literacy or comprehension
  • Students experience difficulty keeping up with assignments
  • Families want proactive enrichment for advanced learners
  • Transition years create new academic challenges (5th → 6th grade, 8th → 9th grade, junior year)

How It Works

In-home and remote sessions combine multisensory, structured instruction to improve literacy and academic performance.

  • Sessions are delivered one-on-one in the child’s home or online
  • Specialists create a structured plan aligned with the student’s school curriculum
  • Programs include systematic phonics, decoding strategies, comprehension exercises, and writing practice
  • Multi-modal methods integrate reading, spelling, handwriting, and math support
  • Progress is tracked regularly, with clear goals and benchmarks

When Children Benefit (Decision Support)

Proactive support helps prevent gaps from developing and maintains strong academic progress over time.

Students who benefit most:

  • Preschoolers (ages 3–5) with delayed speech, difficulty recognizing rhymes, struggles learning letters or numbers, trouble naming objects, challenges following directions
  • Early elementary students (ages 5–8) with trouble sounding out words, persistent letter reversals, slow reading, difficulty recognizing sight words, phonics-based spelling errors
  • Older students and teens (ages 9+) with poor reading comprehension, avoidance of reading-heavy assignments, struggles with writing and spelling, and academic anxiety

Many Long Island families begin support early rather than waiting. Structured literacy and proactive academic instruction allow children to gain confidence and mastery in school.

Why Long Island Families Choose Us

Our in-home experts provide Long Island families with tailored literacy and academic support, backed by research and proven methodologies.

Key differentiators:

  • Experienced providers traveling throughout Nassau and Suffolk counties, including Baldwin, Bellmore, Bethpage, Brookville, Carle Place, Cedarhurst, East Meadow, East Williston, Elmont, Farmingdale, Floral Park, Franklin Square, Freeport, Garden City, Glen Cove, Great Neck, Hewlett, Hicksville, Island Park, Jericho, Lake Success, Levittown, Long Beach, Manhasset, Massapequa, Muttontown, New Hyde Park, North Bellmore, Oceanside, Old Westbury, Oyster Bay, Plainview, Port Washington, Rockville Centre, Roslyn, Syosset, Valley Stream, Wantagh, Westbury, Woodbury, and more
  • Integration of speech-language, structured literacy, and math support
  • Use of Orton-Gillingham, Wilson Reading System, and multi-sensory methods
  • Alignment with local school expectations and curriculum pacing
  • Focus on early, proactive support for children at risk of falling behind

Families looking for support beyond Long Island can also explore our dyslexia tutoring services across the NYC metro area for additional information about the specialized literacy support available throughout New York.

Best At-Home and Remote Dyslexia Tutors for All Ages on Long Island, NY | Free Consultations and Free Consultations and Meet & Greets With the Professionals We Work With.

When dyslexia makes reading a daily struggle, it affects everything—school, confidence, and family stress levels. If your child is struggling with reading, you’re not alone—and you’re not imagining it. Long Island Letters 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 we work with uses multisensory instruction and a strength-based approach to help struggling readers—especially those with complex learning profiles—build the foundational skills they need to thrive in school and beyond. We proudly serve families across the Long Island area.

Dyslexia affects an estimated 10–15% of the global population, yet underdiagnosis remains widespread. Early intervention—especially before age 8—can significantly boost outcomes, with structured programs like Orton-Gillingham yielding success rates of 60–85% in improving reading skills. 

Additionally, about 40% of dyslexic individuals show co-occurring conditions such as dysgraphia or ADHD, reinforcing the need for integrated assessment tools.  These findings underline the value of early, personalized, and multi-modal interventions in supporting dyslexic learners.

When left unaddressed, dyslexia can lead to academic struggles, low self-esteem, and school-related anxiety. But with early detection and the right support, students can gain confidence, master reading, and even begin to enjoy it.

At Long Island Letters, the dyslexia reading tutors we work with offer a range of specialized services to support children’s literacy development at home and online. Dyslexia tutors we work with provide:

In addition to tutoring, we also offer speech therapy and math tutoring through licensed and experienced professionals we work with.

Signs and Symptoms at Different Ages

Dyslexia looks different depending on a child’s age and stage of development, but the core challenge—processing written and spoken language—remains the same. Recognizing early signs across age groups helps ensure timely support and intervention.

Preschool (Ages 3–5):
  • Delayed speech development: Children may be late talkers or use fewer words than peers.
  • Difficulty recognizing rhymes and sounds: They may not understand wordplay or rhyme-based games.
  • Struggles learning letters and numbers: They may forget the alphabet, mix up number sequences, or confuse common colors.
  • Trouble naming familiar objects: Even with frequent exposure, they may have trouble recalling names like “car” or “dog.”
  • Challenges following directions: Multistep tasks often overwhelm or confuse them.
Early Elementary (Ages 5–8):
  • Trouble sounding out words: Children may guess instead of decoding using phonics.
  • Persistent letter reversals: Confusing “b” and “d” or “p” and “q” beyond age six is a red flag.
  • Slow or choppy reading: Reading may be hesitant and lack natural rhythm or fluency.
  • Difficulty recognizing sight words: Even simple words like “the” or “was” can be a struggle.
  • Spelling that doesn’t match phonics rules: Students may spell words as they sound rather than how they’re conventionally written.
Older Students and Teens (Ages 9+):
  • Poor reading comprehension: They may forget what they just read or miss key ideas.
  • Avoidance of reading-heavy assignments: Homework takes longer, or they rely on summaries and audiobooks.
  • Difficulty with written expression: Organizing thoughts in writing or taking notes becomes a challenge.
  • Low academic confidence: They may describe themselves as “bad at school” or withdraw from participation.
  • Reading impacts other subjects: Challenges in math, science, and social studies often stem from difficulty reading instructions or understanding vocabulary.

If your child shows several of these symptoms—especially with a family history of reading difficulties—it’s wise to pursue a professional evaluation. The earlier dyslexia is identified, the easier it is to close skill gaps and build lifelong literacy confidence.

For a deeper understanding of the condition, check out understanding dyslexia. This article explains what dyslexia is, its root causes, how it manifests at different ages, and the importance of early identification and evidence-based support. It also clears up common misconceptions and gives parents a clear path forward when their child is struggling to read.

Looking for a free copy of our ebook, Understanding Dyslexia? Fill out the form to get yours!

AI-Driven Interventions for Dyslexia

A dyslexia tutor, a smiling Black man, helps a young Black girl with reading in their bright Long Island home.

AI-powered tools are increasingly reshaping interventions for dyslexia by offering personalized, adaptive, and scalable solutions. Yang et al. (2024) highlight a decade of AI advancements in special education, showcasing intelligent tutoring systems (ITS) that use gamification and adaptive feedback to support students with dyslexia and related disorders.

Similarly, Deckker & Sumanasekara (2025) review AI’s broader role in special education, focusing on tools like LaMPost that assist dyslexic learners with real-time writing support, while also addressing implementation challenges such as teacher training and infrastructure.

The Nexia Tutor, developed by Hany et al. (2024), exemplifies this approach by using natural language processing to deliver individualized reading support and real-time feedback tailored to each learner’s progress.

Ramlan et al. (2024) further expand on AI’s potential with a CNN-based tool that analyzes handwriting to detect dysgraphia—a condition often linked with dyslexia—enabling early and targeted intervention.

Common Myths and Facts

Many people mistakenly believe dyslexia is about seeing letters backwards or that kids will “grow out of it.” In reality, dyslexia is a lifelong condition related to how the brain processes language—not vision or motivation. It’s not gender-specific and is just as common in girls as it is in boys. With the right interventions, students with dyslexia can become skilled, independent readers.

How Professional Tutoring Helps

While schools may offer some support, they often lack the time and training to provide the kind of intensive instruction that students with dyslexia require. That’s where professional dyslexia tutoring makes a difference.

The dyslexia and tutoring article provides an in-depth look at why tutoring is so effective for children with dyslexia. It outlines the components of strong tutoring programs, discusses the importance of qualified instructors, and explains how personalized instruction bridges gaps left by standard classroom teaching.

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TESTIMONIALS

Cassie is a reading specialist who has worked one on one with our 6-year-old son for the last 9 months (Aug 2016-May 2017). Our son brings challenging avoidance behaviors and impulsivity to their sessions. Cassie uses the Orton-Gillingham approach and improvises with clever multi-sensory ideas to engage him. Through practice, she learned that if she uses gentle squeezes on his arm corresponding to syllables/letter sounds, it allows him to stay engaged. She is always very flexible, while firm, and creative in adjusting or rearranging tasks based on his needs and attention level. She makes a point of creating success for her students and having the session ended on a positive note. He has made incredible progress in his phonology and reading, which he then applies in school, using the specific tools Cassie has taught him. He loves reading and is very proud of his skills. She has provided detailed reports after each session, along with strategies and activities to practice. She is an advocate for special needs children through and through, and amazing in her dedication and practice.

- Emily, motherAn advocate for special needs children through and through, and amazing in her dedication and practice.

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!

- Melissa S.Highly recommend Jill.

She established a close relationship with her and helped her to jump several reading levels. Thanks to Rachel, my daughter is now a confident reader! I am very happy that I reached out to you and I will certainly recommend Long Island Letters in the future.

- Joseph, fatherRachel has been an amazing tutor for my daughter
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How We Tutor a Kid with Dyslexia

A dyslexia tutor, a smiling woman in her 30s, helps a young Asian girl read in their sunlit Long Island home.

The sessions we facilitate are tailored to each learner and designed to build literacy step-by-step using multisensory instruction. This includes decoding practice, phonological awareness, spelling strategies, and reading comprehension.

How to tutor a kid with dyslexia dives into what an effective session actually looks like. It covers how to break down complex skills into manageable parts, how to build on existing strengths, and how tutors can adjust methods in real time to meet the child’s needs.

Effective Dyslexia Tutoring Strategies

Evidence-based approaches are relied upon that break down reading into manageable steps—starting with phonemic awareness and progressing through decoding and fluency. These methods allow students to gradually build the skills they need to read and write independently.

The effective dyslexia tutoring strategies article highlights time-tested techniques like structured literacy, multisensory instruction, and cumulative review. It explains how these approaches help students retain what they learn and apply it across reading and writing tasks.

What Are the Best Tutoring Methods for Dyslexia?

The tutors we work with use systematic, structured approaches like Orton-Gillingham and Wilson Reading. These are backed by decades of research and customized for each child’s needs.

Best tutoring methods for dyslexia compares the most effective approaches used in dyslexia intervention. It outlines the strengths and weaknesses of each method and helps parents make informed choices when choosing a tutoring program.

Structured literacy vs. dyslexia tutoring further explores the difference between broad “dyslexia tutoring” and structured literacy instruction. It explains why structured literacy, with its explicit, systematic, and cumulative approach, is considered the gold standard for helping dyslexic learners.

Choosing Between Orton-Gillingham and Wilson Reading

Both programs are highly respected, but they differ in structure and delivery. The tutors we work with are trained in both and will recommend the best fit based on your child’s learning profile.

Orton-Gillingham vs. Wilson Reading compares the two methods in detail. It looks at the sequence of instruction, adaptability, and which learners may benefit more from one approach over the other.

Want to know more about tutor qualifications?

Orton-Gillingham Certification: What Parents Must Know explains what Orton-Gillingham certification means, what levels exist, and how to ensure your child is working with a well-trained specialist.

Helping Your Child with Dyslexia at Home

Supporting a child with dyslexia doesn’t stop at tutoring—it continues at home. Small changes in your daily routine can go a long way: reading aloud together, using audiobooks, setting up a quiet reading space, and just offering encouragement when things get tough. Helping a child with dyslexia at home offers a ton of practical, low-stress ideas for parents who want to make a real impact without feeling overwhelmed.

Technology can also be a big help. There are some fantastic apps out there that make reading, spelling, and writing more fun and accessible. Top free and paid dyslexia apps that actually work breaks down the best tools for different age groups, from phonics games to fluency boosters. These apps are great for reinforcing skills between tutoring sessions and keeping kids engaged in a way that feels more like play than work.

Dyslexia and Speech Therapy: How They Work Together

Many children with dyslexia also have underlying language difficulties that affect listening comprehension, vocabulary, or sentence structure. Speech-language therapy can help strengthen these foundational language skills, which are essential for reading development. Therapists work on phonological awareness, sequencing, and oral expression—areas closely tied to decoding and fluency. Combining speech therapy with tutoring often results in faster, more lasting progress.

Learn more in dyslexia and speech therapy, which explains how these two services complement each other and when your child might benefit from both.

Sometimes, these challenges are due to a Language Processing Disorder, where the brain has trouble interpreting and responding to spoken language. Language processing disorder: symptoms, types & treatment explains what this looks like, how it’s different from other learning challenges, and why it often overlaps with dyslexia. It also explores how targeted support—like speech therapy and structured literacy instruction—can work hand in hand to strengthen both language and reading skills.

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How to Get a Dyslexia Diagnosis in NYC

While we don’t offer evaluations, we refer families to experienced psychologists and neuropsychologists for testing. A formal diagnosis is often necessary to access school-based accommodations and services.

How to Get a Dyslexia Diagnosis in NYC walks parents through the full evaluation process, including what professionals to look for and how to interpret results.

How to get a Dyslexia Diagnosis for Your Child offers additional insights into spotting signs early and how testing can uncover other learning differences that may co-occur with dyslexia.

Why Early Support Matters

Intervening early—ideally in kindergarten or first grade—gives children the best chance to catch up with their peers and avoid years of academic frustration. However, it’s never too late to start. Even older students and adults can make significant progress with the right instruction. The key is using methods proven to work for dyslexic learners, delivered by professionals who understand the condition deeply.

What Makes Long Island Letters Different?

1. We recognize what others often miss. The tutors we work with are certified dyslexia specialists trained to identify the subtle signs—like inconsistent spelling, poor decoding, or anxiety around reading aloud—that many schools overlook. These professionals aren’t just academic coaches; they are experts in structured literacy who know how to tailor lessons to each child’s unique profile.

2. We design every session around your child. Long Island Letters begins by assessing their strengths and weaknesses—whether that’s phonemic awareness, sound blending, or reading fluency—and helps develop a custom plan that adapts as they grow. This diagnostic, individualized instruction helps students overcome their specific challenges rather than offering generic support.

3. We build more than reading skills—confidence is also built. Many of the students we work with come to us feeling defeated. We aim to help them experience success, often for the first time in their academic lives. As progress is seen, they become more engaged and self-assured, both in and out of the classroom.

4. Tutoring is provided in the comfort of your home. Learning at home reduces stress and provides a safe, familiar environment where children feel more at ease. Parents also have a front-row seat to the learning process and can reinforce strategies between sessions.

5. Support for the whole learner is provided. Many students with dyslexia also struggle with organization, focus, and planning. Executive function coaching is integrated into sessions, helping students manage schoolwork, stay on task, and take ownership of their learning.

6. Communication is prioritized. You’ll get clear, regular updates on your child’s progress and practical tips you can use at home. If your child has an IEP or 504 Plan, Long Island Letters can help coordinate with their school team to ensure that support is consistent and effective.

Key Facts About Dyslexia and Academic Support

  • Dyslexia affects 10–15% of the global population (source)
  • Structured programs like Orton-Gillingham improve reading skills in 60–85% of students (source)
  • 40% of dyslexic individuals show co-occurring conditions such as dysgraphia or ADHD (source)
  • Early, personalized support significantly improves outcomes
  • In-home sessions allow specialists to adapt instruction to each child’s learning style

Frequently Asked Questions

When should a child start dyslexia or literacy support?

  • Support is most effective when started early, especially before age 8. Preschool and early elementary children benefit greatly.

How do in-home sessions work?

  • Specialists provide one-on-one instruction in your home, following a structured plan aligned with school curriculum and multi-sensory methods.

What programs are used?

  • Orton-Gillingham and Wilson Reading System, alongside structured literacy and writing programs.

Are speech and math included?

  • Yes, our providers integrate speech, writing, and math support where appropriate.

How often should sessions occur?

  • Frequency depends on student needs; typically 1–3 sessions per week to maintain steady progress.

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