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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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STATEN ISLAND VOICE THERAPY FOR KIDS

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Speech Pathologists Travel to Your Staten Island Home! | Top Private Pay Voice Therapy for Kids - In-Person & Remote Services in Staten Island | Free Consultation and Meet & Greets With Our Clinicians

Speech Pathologists Travel to Your Staten Island Home! | Top Private Pay Voice Therapy for Kids - In-Person & Remote Services in Staten Island | Free Consultation and Meet & Greets With Our Clinicians
We travel to the following Staten Island neighborhoods: Annadale, Arden Heights, Arlington, Arrochar, Bay Terrace, Bloomfield, Brighton Heights, Bulls Head, Castleton Corners, Charleston, Chelsea, Clifton, Concord, Dongan Hills, Egbertville, Elm Park, Eltingville, Emerson Hill, Fort Wadsworth, Graniteville, Grant City, Grasmere, Great Kills, Greenridge, Grymes Hill, Hamilton Park, Heartland Village, Huguenot, Lighthouse Hill, Livingston, Manor Heights, Jefferson, Mariners Harbor, Meiers Corners, Midland Beach, New Brighton, New Dorp, New Springville, Oakwood, Old Place, Old Town, Pleasant Plains, Port Ivory, Port Richmond, Prince’s Bay, Randall Manor, Richmond Valley, Richmondtown, Rosebank, Rossville, Saint George, Sandy Ground, Shore Acres, Silver Lake, South Beach, Stapleton, Stapleton Heights, Sunnyside, Todt Hill, Tompkinsville, Tottenville, Tottenville Beach, Travis, Ward Hill, West New Brighton, Westerleigh, Willowbrook, Woodrow.
Our Speech-Language Pathologists and Therapists

We travel to you and we also offer remote services. Some of our speech-language pathologists are trained in the Orton Gillingham approach. Many of our speech-language pathologists are trained in literacy and offer support with decodingspelling and reading fluency services. Our speech-language pathologists and therapists work with babies, toddlers, school-age students, and adults with expertise in:

Our Speech-Language Pathologists and Therapists

We travel to you and we also offer remote services. Some of our speech-language pathologists are trained in the Orton Gillingham approach. Many of our speech-language pathologists are trained in literacy and offer support with decodingspelling and reading fluency services. Our speech-language pathologists and therapists work with babies, toddlers, school-age students, and adults with expertise in:

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The staff is friendly and professional
My experience with Staten Island Letters was amazing from start to finish. Everyone was very attentive and accommodating in trying to schedule evaluations and therapy sessions. The staff is friendly and professional. I highly recommend StatenIsland Letters to any parent in need of services for their child.

- Kim, mother of Ethan

Just want to say, Craig and his team are amazing!
Great listeners, smart, and sensitive, and respectful of children. We could not be happier with our daughter’s progress and her new confidence. Of all the therapists/professionals we’ve met, both through EI and private, I trust the folks at Staten Island Letters the most. I highly recommend Suzanne as a speech therapist. My daughter is very sensitive and prone to anxiety; Suzanne was both in tune with Rose’s emotions and skilled at keeping the sessions focused. To me, this is no small feat with a 3-year-old. Suzanne always came prepared with a game to play, a project (such as arts and crafts, cooking) or a book, or a combination of these activities. She worked with Rose on a variety of language issues, as well as making choices, taking turns, listening. She used a visual (picture) schedule each time which seemed to help Rose feel more organized and in control. This was before Rose was in school, and it was with Suzanne that Rose learned to read a schedule. In addition, Suzanne was exceptional at communicating with us as parents. She actually listened to our concerns and addressed them head-on. We have had our share of therapists, and have found that this is not something you can take for granted. Suzanne is attentive, sympathetic, and dedicated, fun, kind, and knowledgeable. She challenges the child at the right level not too easy, not too hard. I highly, highly recommend Suzanne.

- Margaret (Rose, 3, Harry, 13)

We are incredibly grateful to Kristi and to Staten Island Letters.
Kristi is a truly outstanding speech therapist. She clicked instantly with our son Hugh and delivered almost immediate results. Other therapists fumbled as they tried to connect with our boy; it was maddening and frustrating. But Kristi skillfully tapped into Hugh’s potential and brought out his very best week after week. Watching Kristi work with our son filled us with hope and optimism about his future. Kristi understood our goals for our son and implemented a smart, holistic approach. Instead of teaching rote phrases, Kristi saw the big picture. She pushed our son to relate and really communicate with others. Kristi carefully planned her sessions with Hugh but also showed great flexibility and creativity at times in order to maximize every minute she spent with our boy.

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- John and Lesley

She was professional, punctual, warm, and friendly!
We are extremely happy with the service Cari S. She was professional, punctual, warm, and friendly! My son loved her, and we saw great progress during the time she was with us!
Thank you for all your help.

- Heather Capasso
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WHAT IS PEDIATRIC VOICE THERAPY?

A child’s voice is an essential part of their personality—it’s how they play, express big feelings, and connect with others. But when a child’s voice sounds hoarse, raspy, too soft, or they complain about a sore throat from talking, it may be time to seek support. Pediatric voice therapy helps children improve how they use their voices so they can speak clearly, comfortably, and confidently.

Licensed speech-language pathologists (SLPs) work with children to strengthen their vocal habits, reduce strain, and gently guide them through fun, age-appropriate exercises. Whether it’s vocal fatigue, misuse, or a medical concern affecting your child’s voice, early intervention through therapy can make all the difference.

Common Types of Pediatric Voice Disorders

Voice disorders in children often present differently than in adults. Some kids may shout or speak loudly for long periods (especially during play), while others may suddenly lose their voice or speak in an unusually high pitch. Pediatric voice issues are generally grouped into the following types:

Functional Voice Disorders in Kids
These result from how a child uses their voice. Shouting on the playground, talking too much during the day, or imitating loud characters can strain vocal cords. Over time, this misuse can lead to swelling or nodules.

Organic Voice Disorders in Kids
These involve physical changes in the voice box (larynx), such as vocal fold nodules, cysts, or paralysis. Conditions like acid reflux or chronic allergies may also cause inflammation and hoarseness.

Psychogenic Voice Disorders in Kids
Stress, anxiety, or emotional trauma can sometimes affect a child’s voice. Children may whisper, lose their voice, or avoid speaking altogether. These patterns are not intentional but may stem from underlying emotional needs.

Voice Therapy for Kids

Types of Voice Therapy for Children

Voice therapy for kids is playful, interactive, and carefully designed to meet each child’s developmental stage. Two main approaches are used:

1. Physiologic Voice Therapy

This focuses on strengthening the body systems involved in voice production—breathing, sound creation, and resonance. Exercises are fun and engaging, often paired with visuals, games, or movement.

Common techniques for children include:

  • Lax Vox (Cup Bubble): Blowing bubbles in a straw to improve airflow and voice clarity
  • Resonant Voice Therapy: Using humming and buzzing sounds to reduce tension
  • Stretch and Flow Phonation: Helping kids learn relaxed voice production

2. Symptomatic Voice Therapy

This approach helps children modify specific vocal symptoms like speaking too softly, using a high pitch, or sounding strained.

Activities might include:

  • Chanting and Rhythm Games: To improve pitch and fluency
  • Amplification Activities: To encourage healthy loudness
  • Play-Based Breath Support Drills: To teach coordination of speech and breathing

Preparing Kids for Voice Therapy

Before beginning targeted vocal exercises, the clinician may incorporate gentle warm-ups and sensory-based activities to build awareness. These may include:

  • Animal breathing games (e.g., belly breathing like a lion)
  • Posture play (e.g., superhero stance to promote alignment)
  • Relaxation routines (e.g., puppet body scans or yoga-style stretches)
  • Mouth and jaw warm-ups (e.g., pretend chewing, yawning like a bear)

These activities help reduce tension, improve vocal stamina, and make sessions fun for children.

What Is Vocal Hygiene for Children?

Voice Therapy for Kids

Vocal hygiene is about teaching kids healthy voice habits. During therapy, both the child and their caregivers learn practical tips to care for their voice every day from the clinician:

  • Drink plenty of water (and avoid too many sugary drinks)
  • Use “indoor voices” during play and class
  • Avoid whispering (which can strain the voice)
  • Don’t clear the throat—try a gentle swallow or sip of water instead
  • Rest their voice after a big day of talking or cheering

Clinicians also work with parents to manage reflux, allergies, or asthma symptoms that may be silently affecting vocal quality.

When Is Voice Rest Needed for Kids?

Most children benefit more from active voice therapy than from strict voice rest. However, in some cases—such as after surgery, vocal trauma, or serious hoarseness—short periods of voice rest may be recommended by a pediatric ENT.

During this time, kids can use fun alternatives like:

  • Drawing or pointing to pictures
  • Using gesture-based communication
  • Text-to-speech tools or writing short notes

Clinicians can coach families on how to support recovery without causing frustration or withdrawal from communication.

When Should Parents Seek Voice Therapy?

If your child experiences any of the following signs for more than two weeks, voice therapy may be appropriate:

  • Frequent hoarseness or raspy voice
  • Voice tires quickly or sounds breathy
  • Difficulty being heard in noisy settings
  • Complains of throat discomfort after talking
  • History of yelling, reflux, or frequent throat clearing
  • Has a diagnosis like vocal nodules, muscle tension dysphonia, or vocal fold paralysis

Children who sing, perform, play sports, or are naturally talkative may also benefit from preventative voice training.

Who Provides Pediatric Voice Therapy?

Voice therapy is conducted by a licensed speech-language pathologist (SLP) who has training and experience in child voice development and disorders. Licensed speech-language pathologists work in-home across Staten Island or virtually through secure video platforms.

These clinicians collaborate with pediatricians, ENTs, and families to create a personalized treatment plan, monitor vocal progress, and make therapy engaging and effective. Many sessions include caregiver coaching so parents can reinforce strategies at home between visits.

Why Voice Therapy Matters for Children

A healthy voice helps kids feel confident, included, and understood. Whether it’s raising a hand in class, singing in a school play, or sharing stories at the dinner table, the voice plays a big role in emotional development and self-expression.

Voice therapy supports:

  • Academic participation (kids who struggle to speak up in class)
  • Social-emotional growth (reducing frustration or avoidance)
  • Safe vocal use for singers or performers
  • Recovery after illness or injury

It’s especially beneficial when started early—before a child forms long-term habits that may lead to more serious voice problems.

Ready to Support Your Child’s Voice?

Whether your child needs help recovering from hoarseness, managing vocal nodules, or simply learning to use their voice more efficiently, we’re here to help.

The pediatric voice therapists we work with travel to homes across Staten Island and also provides remote sessions for your convenience. We make voice therapy fun, age-appropriate, and personalized for your child’s needs.

Frequently Asked Questions About Voice Therapy

Are Speech Therapy and Voice Therapy the Same?

Speech therapy is the umbrella term for a variety of therapies and services provided by a speech-language pathologist, which also includes voice therapy.

Who Provides Voice Therapy and Voice Therapy Exercises?

licensed speech-language pathologist (SLP) helps you through a series of breathing and vocal exercises in voice therapy to help you attain a healthy voice. The clinician will also work with you to develop particular techniques for keeping your voice healthy at work or at home.

Why Should You Pace Your Voice?

The amount, intensity, and contexts in which you use your voice are referred to as vocal pacing. Some people may need to use their voices more to improve their vocal conditioning, while others may find that using their voices worsens their hoarseness. If you have a vocal problem that worsens with overuse, finding a balance between voice use and voice rest daily is critical. This may entail refraining from speaking or singing for short periods (10 to 15 minutes) throughout the day to allow your vocal cords to recuperate from vibration.

If your job needs you to use your voice frequently, it’s equally crucial to let your voice rest for longer periods outside of work. Your vocal cords may be harmed more quickly and repaired more slowly if you don’t take these rests. The vocal pace is difficult yet important at times, and your clinician will assist you to establish healthy routines.

Why is Voice Therapy Important?

For a variety of reasons, voice therapy is a safe and effective alternative to voice surgery, as it ensures a strong and healthy voice without the risk of surgical consequences. Voice therapy offers patients with voice issues a variety of therapeutic techniques to relieve strain in the larynx and preserve voice quality. Voice therapy also corrects improper vocal habits, which helps to prevent future voice issues.

Voice disorders are widespread in people of all ages, even if it’s just periodic hoarseness, and voice therapy safely repairs the vocal cords to improve the sound of the voice. It is particularly important for individuals working as musicians, teachers, public speakers, or coaches, who commonly develop vocal issues at some point. Voice therapy is useful in the treatment of voice abnormalities and in the development of a strong and healthy voice that can last a lifetime if properly maintained.

MEET STATEN ISLAND SPEECH LANGUAGE THERAPISTS AND PATHOLOGISTS WHO TRAVEL TO YOUR HOME
Voice Therapy for Kids
Sarah
M.S., CCC-SLP, SPEECH LANGUAGE PATHOLOGIST,  NEW YORK STATE LICENSED CLINICIAN
Voice Therapy for Kids
Amanda
M.S., CCC-SLP, TSSLD, SPEECH-LANGUAGE PATHOLOGIST

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