Bright Ideas

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Creative concepts make for a fun learning environment.

Growing Confidence

 

confidenceOur programs instill confidence which leads to growth

Perfect Fit

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Our programs are custom tailored to fit each child.

A Word

From Our Founder

” We want every patient to be excited about learning and exploring new adventures in an environment where they feel comfortable, valued, and respected. We know each child is different and learns skills in different ways. We will work to discover which techniques work best for your child and develop an individualized treatment plan. We’ll then provide you and your family with the tools and strategies to maximize your child’s success. “

– Dawn DiStefano

A Word

From Our Founder

” We want every patient to be excited about learning and exploring new adventures in an environment where they feel comfortable, valued, and respected. We know each child is different and learns skills in different ways. We will work to discover which techniques work best for your child and develop an individualized treatment plan. We’ll then provide you and your family with the tools and strategies to maximize your child’s success. “

– Dawn DiStefano

Our Environment

At our facility you’ll be greeted by our friendly staff and a clean, comfortable office including a waiting area and private therapy rooms. Our therapy rooms are fully equipped to provide exceptional speech and language therapies for your child to succeed.

Main Office: One Pelican Drive
Suite 9
Bayville, NJ 08721

Telephone: (732) 237-8830

Email: info@oceanspeech.com

Hours: By Appt. Only

About Us

Ocean Speech and Learning Center is an outpatient facility that provides comprehensive speech and language, as well as occupational and physical therapy evaluations and therapy programs.
Our energetic team of speech-language pathologists, occupational therapists, and physical therapists are committed to enriching our patients lives by delivering learning action plans and therapies tailored to each patient no matter their age. Our goal is to provide a fun and safe environment in our state-of-the-art learning centers where we provide the best multidisciplinary programs programs available in Ocean County.

Our Therapists

We want every patient to be excited about learning and exploring new adventures in an environment where they feel comfortable, valued, and respected. We know each child is different and learns skills in different ways. We will work to discover which techniques work best for your child and develop an individualized treatment plan. We’ll then provide you and your family with the tools and strategies to maximize your child’s success.

For more information about our speech and learning services, please call us at
(732) 237-8830.

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Meet Gina LaHaye, MA CCC SLP, a licensed Speech Language Pathologist with over 35 years of experience supporting children across a wide range of ages and developmental needs.Gina has worked in local school districts throughout Ocean County and brings decades of hands on knowledge to her work with students and families. Her clinical experience includes early language development, articulation disorders, augmentative and alternative communication, and the Picture Exchange Communication System.At Ocean Speech and Learning Center, Gina creates therapy sessions that are welcoming, interactive, and fun. She believes that strong progress begins with connection and works to create a supportive environment where every child feels heard and encouraged.Gina values close collaboration with families and believes teamwork plays a key role in helping children reach their highest potential. She is committed to lifelong learning and continues to expand her clinical skills to best serve the children in her care.When she is not at Ocean Speech, Gina enjoys spending time at the beach with family and friends and keeping up with her energetic black lab.📍 Ocean Speech and Learning Center📞 732 237 8830🌐 oceanspeech.com ... See MoreSee Less
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Turning challenges into opportunities. Our speech therapy helps children build communication skills and confidence, one fun and engaging activity at a time. 💬✨#speechtherapy #communicationskills #TherapyFun📞 732 237 8830🌐 oceanspeech.com ... See MoreSee Less
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Meet Samantha Claxton, MS CCC SLP, a licensed Speech Language Pathologist who joined Ocean Speech and Learning Center in 2025.Samantha provides speech therapy for toddlers, preschoolers, and school aged children throughout Ocean County. She brings experience from both school based and outpatient settings and supports a wide range of communication needs, including speech and language delays, daily living skills, and augmentative and alternative communication systems.Samantha’s therapy sessions are known for being fun, flexible, and thoughtfully tailored to each child’s strengths and goals. She focuses on building foundational communication skills that support academic success and confident self expression.Passionate about ongoing learning, Samantha stays current with the latest research and innovations in speech language pathology so she can bring effective, evidence based strategies to the children and families she serves.Outside the clinic, Samantha enjoys spending time with her large family and friends, traveling with her husband, and relaxing at home while crocheting her latest project.📍 Ocean Speech and Learning Center📞 732 237 8830🌐 oceanspeech.com ... See MoreSee Less
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