Ocean Speech and Learning Center

Let's throw a party that's as organized as our sessions!

With over a decade of experience, Justine not only brings expertise in childhood development and motor speech disorders to Ocean Speech but also leads as our Clinical Supervisor for off-site programs. Her passion for helping kids overcome communication challenges shines both in and out of the clinic! When she's not crafting success stories, she's out exploring nature with her family. Read more at https://oceanspeech.com/therapists/.

Make reading an interactive experience. Use funny voices for different characters and encourage your child to guess what happens next. This boosts listening skills and imagination while making reading a fun bonding activity. 🎨

Summer vibes are in full swing at Ocean Speech! ☀️🌊 Our office is all decked out with bright summer decorations, bringing a splash of sunshine to every therapy session. Here's to warm smiles and sunny days ahead!

Happy 4th of July!

Sometimes, a little 'vowel-tending' is all you need for clearer speech!

Role-playing enhances creativity and emotional development by allowing children to express themselves and understand different perspectives. Engage in role-playing games. Let your child lead and choose their character, whether it's a doctor, chef, or superhero. 🏷️

It's the first day of Summer!

Happy Father's Day!

Happy Flag Day!

Sensory bins are a hit! Fill a container with rice, beans, or water beads and add scoops, small toys, and funnels. Sensory play helps kids enhance their fine motor skills and stimulates their senses. It's messy fun that's worth the cleanup!

The Baby Picture Guessing Game winner is Hudson P.! Congratulations!!

Turn 'Impossible' into 'I'm Possible'!

We are so lucky to have Nicole Tharp on our team! Her list of qualifications is so impressive. Nicole has been a Speech-Language Pathologist for over 15 years. She joined the Ocean Speech team in 2011. In addition to seeing patients at Ocean Speech, she is our Director of Clinical Services in charge of training and development of our staff, along with an administrative and office management role. Nicole has worked in a variety of settings, including local schools, private practice, and outpatient/hospitals. She is an expert in the areas of childhood development, apraxia, motor speech disorders, language disorders, auditory processing challenges, aural rehabilitation, oral motor challenges, autism spectrum disorder, and implementing the PECS protocol for communication training. Nicole continuously expands her education by attending several speech and language training conferences each year. She is passionate about helping her patients consistently reach treatment milestones and loves to see them become effective communicators and achieve academic success. When she's not here, you can find her enjoying life with her husband and two children.

The last day of National Speech-Language-Hearing Month is not an end but a reminder of our ongoing mission. Ocean Speech and Learning will continue to advocate for and support those with communication disorders every day of the year. 📅 For more information visit ASHA.org.

Is your child meeting these milestones? If not, do not panic. Come in to see us, and we can do an evaluation! Call us today to set up an appointment at (732) 237-8830.

ASHA's Developmental Milestones: Birth to 5 Years Developmental milestones will help you be familiar with what to expect as your child grows and develops; identify skills to work on with your child and when to get professional assistance; know when to seek audiology and/or speech-language pathology services; and gain valuable information and resour...

Happy Memorial Day!

Happy Memorial Day!