Speech Start

Speech Start Speech Start is a private speech, language, feeding, occupational therapy and academic center for children in Hazlet and Fair Haven, NJ.

Speech Start has two locations:

82 Bethany Road
Suite 1
Hazlet, NJ 07730

120 East River Road
Suite 3
Rumson, NJ 07760

We accept Horizon Blue Cross Blue Shield NJ, United Healthcare, and Aetna insurance plans.

10/28/2025

Speech + AAC + sensory play = a perfect combo!

💡🎶 Santino worked on his PROMPT Level II target “me” while using his TouchChat WordPower 42 to model communication. From tuning forks to lights, every activity supports his voice, regulation, and confidence to communicate! 💬💙

10/24/2025

🎃💬 October fun with a purpose! In honor of AAC Awareness Month, we made these accessible trick-or-treat baskets so every child can join in the Halloween fun. 👻✨

With just the press of a button, our friends can say “Trick or Treat!” and share in the magic of the night. 🍬💙

Because communication should always be inclusive, empowering, and fun! 💬🧡

✨Hard at work (and having fun!)✨Santino has been strengthening his hands and practicing using both hands together — by r...
10/23/2025

✨Hard at work (and having fun!)✨
Santino has been strengthening his hands and practicing using both hands together — by ripping cotton balls and snipping paper for a super cute craft! 💪✂️💙
We love turning therapy goals into creative, hands-on fun!

10/21/2025

💬✨ October is AAC Awareness Month — a time to celebrate all the amazing ways our communicators express themselves! 💙

At our clinic, we use a variety of systems like TouchChat, LAMP Words for Life, and so much more to help our AAC users find their voices and connect with the world around them.

We love our AAC kids so, so much and are constantly inspired by their progress, creativity, and determination. 💪💜

Let’s keep spreading the word that all communication is valid and every voice deserves to be heard! 🗣️💙

Help us welcome two new faces to the Speech Start family! 💙We’re so excited to introduce Ms. Lindsay, OTD, OTR/L, and Ms...
10/20/2025

Help us welcome two new faces to the Speech Start family! 💙

We’re so excited to introduce Ms. Lindsay, OTD, OTR/L, and Ms. Kaitlyn to our amazing team!

✨ Lindsay is a licensed occupational therapist with a passion for helping children grow, thrive, and reach their fullest potential through compassionate, family-centered care.

✨ Kaitlyn joins our office team as she completes her final semester at Monmouth University, with plans to pursue her master’s in Speech-Language Pathology. Her dedication to helping others and passion for communication make her a perfect fit for Speech Start!

Please join us in giving them both a warm welcome! 💙

🍁🎃 Fall fun is here! Come hang out with us at The Monmouth Moms Fall Festival THIS Sunday, October 19th at Bell Works in...
10/18/2025

🍁🎃 Fall fun is here! Come hang out with us at The Monmouth Moms Fall Festival THIS Sunday, October 19th at Bell Works in Holmdel!

We’ll be there enjoying all the Halloween fun, music, kids zone, local vendors, and more — and admission is FREE! 🧡✨

📍 Bell Works, Holmdel, NJ
🕚 11:00 AM – 3:00 PM

We can’t wait to celebrate the season with you! 🍂

🎉 Help us wish a very happy birthday to Ms. Breanna! 💙 Your kindness, positivity, and beautiful energy brighten our spac...
10/18/2025

🎉 Help us wish a very happy birthday to Ms. Breanna! 💙 Your kindness, positivity, and beautiful energy brighten our space every day. We’re so lucky to have you on our team! ✨

🕷️🎃 This week our little learner got caught in the web of language fun! We practiced identifying and labeling colors, so...
10/15/2025

🕷️🎃 This week our little learner got caught in the web of language fun! We practiced identifying and labeling colors, sorting spooky spiders, requesting “more”, and following simple directions like “take out” and “put in!”

Through hands-on spider activities, we built vocabulary, turn-taking, and early communication skills…all while having a fang-tastic time! 🕸️💬🖤

🎃 Big cheers for our October Students of the Month! 🎃These superstars have been working hard, having fun, and making ama...
10/15/2025

🎃 Big cheers for our October Students of the Month! 🎃
These superstars have been working hard, having fun, and making amazing progress. We’re so proud of all your speech and language growth this month! 💫🧡

More fun from our Babbling Bunch group! 🧡🎃 This week we kicked off the Halloween fun a little early with reading “Wee Wi...
10/14/2025

More fun from our Babbling Bunch group! 🧡🎃 This week we kicked off the Halloween fun a little early with reading “Wee Witches’ Halloween” and some spooky snacks — Oreos and pretzels turned into spiders! 🕷🍪🕸

🌟 We’re so proud to celebrate our very own, Shaylyn Stilwell, MSEd, CCC-SLP, SLS, PC, who has been selected as a 2025 Ma...
10/13/2025

🌟 We’re so proud to celebrate our very own, Shaylyn Stilwell, MSEd, CCC-SLP, SLS, PC, who has been selected as a 2025 Marquis Who’s Who Honored Listee! 🌟

This recognition celebrates Shaylyn’s dedication to helping others find their voice, her commitment to excellence in speech-language pathology, and her passion for serving our community every day. 💙

We’re so lucky to be led by someone who inspires growth, compassion, and connection in everything she does! 💫

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82 Bethany Road, Suite 1
Hazlet, NJ
07730

Opening Hours

Monday 9am - 7:30pm
Tuesday 9am - 7:30pm
Wednesday 9am - 7:30pm
Thursday 9am - 7:30pm
Friday 9am - 7:30pm
Saturday 7am - 1pm
Sunday 8am - 3pm

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