Ocean Speech and Learning Center

Ocean Speech and Learning Center Thank you for checking out our page! -Dawn Di Stefano, M.S., CCC/SLP, Owner and Director of Clinical Services

We provide speech and language therapy for children, young adults, and adults with a variety of speech production difficulties and language learning disorders. All our therapists are fully licensed in the state of NJ and certified by the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association. Services can be covered utilizing your health insurance plan and private pay options. We accept all major credits cards, check, and cash.

Sounds like it could be a hairy situation.
02/25/2026

Sounds like it could be a hairy situation.

Turning challenges into opportunities. Our speech therapy helps children build communication skills and confidence, one ...
02/18/2026

Turning challenges into opportunities. Our speech therapy helps children build communication skills and confidence, one fun and engaging activity at a time. 💬✨
📞 732 237 8830
🌐 oceanspeech.com

To all the brave kids out there pushing their boundaries—you inspire us every day! 💪
02/11/2026

To all the brave kids out there pushing their boundaries—you inspire us every day! 💪

Meet Samantha Claxton, MS CCC SLP, a licensed Speech Language Pathologist who joined Ocean Speech and Learning Center in...
02/04/2026

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

🧸 Every child deserves to play, learn, and grow in their own unique way. Our Occupational Therapy focuses on holistic de...
01/28/2026

🧸 Every child deserves to play, learn, and grow in their own unique way. Our Occupational Therapy focuses on holistic development, ensuring they reach their true potential. Join our supportive community!

👩⚕️ If you're concerned about your child's speech development, don't hesitate to seek advice from a professional speech-...
01/21/2026

👩⚕️ If you're concerned about your child's speech development, don't hesitate to seek advice from a professional speech-language pathologist. Early intervention can make all the difference! 📞 732 237 8830
🌐 oceanspeech.com

🖼️ Using the Picture Exchange Communication System, we’re giving a voice to those who communicate differently. Discover ...
01/14/2026

🖼️ Using the Picture Exchange Communication System, we’re giving a voice to those who communicate differently. Discover more about how PECS can open up a new world of interaction for your child!

Meet Nicole “Nikki” Scacco, MS CCC SLP, a licensed Speech Language Pathologist who joined Ocean Speech in 2024.Nikki pro...
01/07/2026

Meet Nicole “Nikki” Scacco, MS CCC SLP, a licensed Speech Language Pathologist who joined Ocean Speech in 2024.

Nikki provides play based, child led speech therapy for toddlers, preschoolers, and school aged children. She specializes in articulation disorders, language delays, childhood apraxia of speech, autism spectrum disorder, and language based learning disabilities.

Known for her warm and engaging approach, Nikki believes strong communication skills are built through connection, trust, and meaningful play. She partners closely with families to ensure progress continues beyond the therapy room and into everyday life.

Nikki is passionate about early intervention and helping each child grow into a confident communicator at
home, in school, and in social settings.

When she is not in the clinic, Nikki enjoys spending time with family and friends and expressing her creativity through art.

📍 Ocean Speech and Learning Center
📞 732 237 8830
🌐 oceanspeech.com

Happy New Year!!
01/01/2026

Happy New Year!!

12/31/2025

📚 With our Orton-Gillingham reading methods, we’re turning page by page towards success. Join us in our journey of reading excellence! (732) 237-8830

Merry Christmas!
12/25/2025

Merry Christmas!

Embracing individuality is our specialty. Discover how personalized therapy can help your child succeed. 🌈 OceanSpeech.c...
12/24/2025

Embracing individuality is our specialty. Discover how personalized therapy can help your child succeed. 🌈 OceanSpeech.com

Address

1 Pelican Drive Ste 9
Bayville, NJ
08721

Opening Hours

Monday 9:30am - 6:30pm
Tuesday 9:30am - 6:30pm
Wednesday 9:30am - 6:30pm
Thursday 9:30am - 6:30pm

Telephone

+17322378830

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