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.

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

Thank you to all our families for an amazing year! Merry Christmas!
12/19/2025

Thank you to all our families for an amazing year! Merry Christmas!

Focused on wellness, committed to excellence. 🌟 Our comprehensive approach ensures every child thrives physically, emoti...
12/17/2025

Focused on wellness, committed to excellence. 🌟 Our comprehensive approach ensures every child thrives physically, emotionally, and socially. (732) 237-8830

Happy Hanukkah! Wishing you prosperity, love and laughter!
12/15/2025

Happy Hanukkah! Wishing you prosperity, love and laughter!

“Moo, neigh, oink… and let the language grow!”It’s Day 12 of Ocean Speech’s 12 Days of Play: Holiday Toy Picks!We’re end...
12/12/2025

“Moo, neigh, oink… and let the language grow!”

It’s Day 12 of Ocean Speech’s 12 Days of Play: Holiday Toy Picks!

We’re ending with one of the most powerful language-building toys out there — a classic Farm Playset!
Kids love acting out farm life, and every “moo,” “neigh,” and “oink” creates opportunities for early sound practice, pretend play, and rich vocabulary. It’s a timeless favorite for supporting expressive language and imagination at home.

✨ Parent Tip: Use simple phrases paired with actions: “Cow eats,” “Open gate,” “Pig jumps.” Repetition builds confidence — and sparks spontaneous speech!

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“Spell, build, laugh… one word at a time!”Welcome to Day 11 of Ocean Speech’s 12 Days of Play: Holiday Toy Picks!Today’s...
12/11/2025

“Spell, build, laugh… one word at a time!”

Welcome to Day 11 of Ocean Speech’s 12 Days of Play: Holiday Toy Picks!

Today’s choice is a family-night classic — Scrabble!

This timeless game helps children explore letters, sounds, vocabulary, and early word building, all while connecting with you through cozy quality time. Whether you’re spelling silly words or cheering on your child’s first 3-letter creation, Scrabble makes learning feel warm and fun.

✨ Parent Tip: Try building 2–3 simple words together before the game starts. This “warm-up” helps kids feel confident and excited to play.

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“Drop, count, talk… and watch skills grow!”It’s Day 10 of Ocean Speech’s 12 Days of Play: Holiday Toy Picks!Today’s toy ...
12/10/2025

“Drop, count, talk… and watch skills grow!”

It’s Day 10 of Ocean Speech’s 12 Days of Play: Holiday Toy Picks!

Today’s toy is a toddler crowd-pleaser — the Fisher-Price Piggy Bank!

This cheerful little pig encourages fine motor practice, early counting, vocabulary building, and fun imitation skills. Kids stay engaged with the coins, colors, and playful sounds, making it a perfect learning-through-play toy.

✨ Parent Tip: Model simple phrases like “pink coin,” “more coins,” or “put in.” These short expressive models help little ones expand their own language naturally.

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📱 Incorporate technology wisely: there are fantastic apps designed specifically to aid speech development. They can make...
12/10/2025

📱 Incorporate technology wisely: there are fantastic apps designed specifically to aid speech development. They can make learning interactive and fun! 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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