We provide one-on-one services in New York City, The Hamptons, Connecticut, and virtually. Here’s an overview of what we treat and our approach.
Speech-Language Pathology
Our speech-language pathologists treat individuals with communication challenges through comprehensive assessment and functional, client-centered intervention. Our ASHA-certified SLPs are licensed in New York State and trained in the Orton-Gillingham Approach. We address expressive and receptive language delays, articulation disorders, social communication challenges, Autism Spectrum Disorder, auditory processing disorder, and reading, writing, and spelling disabilities. Our goal is to help clients communicate effectively and achieve their fullest potential.
Reading/Writing
LGR Learning Group helps elementary through high school students struggling with reading, spelling, and writing through the Orton-Gillingham (OG) Approach, grounded in the science of reading. We offer one-on-one lessons tailored to each child's individual learning needs and pace. OG is diagnostic and prescriptive, using assessments to identify strengths and intervention needs for customized learning plans. The structured curriculum teaches phonemic awareness, sound-symbol correspondence, syllable types, and spelling patterns through a clear scope and sequence. Instruction is direct and explicit, with concepts clearly stated and support provided until students achieve independence. We incorporate visual, auditory, and tactile elements simultaneously, giving students multiple pathways to connect and retain information. The systematic progression moves from simple to complex concepts, building on previously learned content with continuous review until mastery is achieved.
Math
Math proficiency builds on foundational concepts, just like reading. Students must master basic skills before advancing to new ones. Our tutors understand grade-level math expectations and utilize proven strategies, including number lines, manipulatives, skip counting, doubling, and keyword identification in word problems. We assess which approaches work best for each child and combine targeted instruction with multisensory techniques to make math concepts clear and accessible.
Executive Function Coaching and Structured Academic Support
Executive function skills enable children to manage their lives and succeed in the classroom by facilitating problem-solving, flexible thinking, and emotional self-control. Children with executive function challenges often struggle with planning, prioritizing, focusing on schoolwork, and adapting to change. We address these challenges by identifying each child's optimal learning style and building essential skills, including organization, working memory, self-monitoring, and strategic planning. Our approach breaks tasks into explicit, achievable steps while teaching students to prioritize and adapt independently.
Education Advising
Facing challenges after a difficult parent-teacher conference, neuropsych evaluation recommendation, or special education diagnosis? Our Board Certified Special Education Advocates (NASET) offer both professional expertise and personal experience to guide families through their next steps. We understand the complex federal, state, and local laws governing special education and advocate for students' best interests under IDEA 2004 (Individuals with Disabilities Education Act). Our comprehensive support includes thorough document review and analysis of all formal and informal records, guidance on appropriate services and providers, help assembling your team and preparing for school meetings, communication support with doctors and administrators, strategic problem-solving for complex situations, and parent training to help you effectively advocate for your child.
School Admissions Prep
We provide comprehensive school and college admissions preparation, equipping students with the skills and confidence to excel in standardized tests, craft strong written materials, and present themselves effectively in interviews. Our experienced tutors deliver personalized coaching for entrance exams and offer expert guidance in developing authentic, engaging personal essays. We also provide strategic admissions support tailored to each student’s goals, ensuring they present their best selves throughout the application process. With a student-focused approach and proven methods, we help applicants stand out and gain admission to their top-choice schools and universities.