Speech, Language

 & Feeding Therapy

Children learning to communicate with friends after receiving speech therapy in Monmouth County, NJ

Serving children of all ages in homes, daycares, and preschools across Monmouth and Ocean County, NJ!

Welcome to Little Sprouts Pediatric Therapy

We believe that there are seeds of greatness in every child!

Child participating in play-based speech therapy in Monmouth and Ocean County, NJ

We are a locally owned, pediatric speech-language and feeding therapy practice, offering play-based, and child-led therapy sessions that are individualized to meet the unique needs of each child. We use evidence-based techniques with a family-centered approach to not only support your child, but to educate and empower you as their most important role model. 

At Little Sprouts, we embrace a neurodiversity-affirming environment, honoring your child’s unique needs and interests. Through play-based therapy, we create fun, engaging sessions that help your child thrive and look forward to each visit!

Together, we’ll help your child bloom to their fullest potential!

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Speech, Language, Feeding, & AAC Therapy

Speech Therapy

Articulation • Phonology • Childhood Apraxia of Speech • Stuttering

Our play-based therapy sessions will help your child speak clearly and master their speech sounds. We will practice meaningful words and sentences to support them in speaking more confidently, fluently, and in a way that others can understand.

Language Therapy

Gestalt Language & Auditory Processing • Receptive & Expressive Language • Social Skills • Phonemic Awareness

We’ll help your child build age-appropriate vocabulary and grammar through play-based activities. By fostering early literacy skills, we build a strong foundation for confident communication, reading, and writing. Our goal is to equip your child with strategies that promote success in the classroom and beyond.

Feeding & Swallowing Therapy

Picky & Anxious Eaters • Oral Motor Delays • Sensory Aversions • ARFID • Lip & Tongue Ties

We use kid-friendly tools and playful activities to decrease mealtime anxiety. Our goal is to help your child explore a variety of food textures, smells, and tastes while improving their ability to eat, drink, and swallow safely. We provide expert support and therapeutic activities aimed at enhancing the strength and functionality of oral motor structures.

AAC Therapy

Low-Tech Systems • High-Tech AAC Devices • Communication Boards •Parent Training

We support Augmentative & Alternative Communication (AAC) to provide minimally-speaking or non-speaking children a way to communicate. Whether your child uses words, typing, gestures, or an AAC device, all forms of communication are supported and honored at Little Sprouts!

Meet Christina & Alexandra

Pediatric speech therapists in Monmouth and Ocean County, NJ

Little Sprouts Pediatric Therapy was co-founded by Christina Shannon and Alexandra Sorce — two passionate speech therapists who specialize in working with children of all ages.

Our team is dedicated to honoring your child’s specific needs, helping them grow in communication, learning, and life skills. We believe therapy should be both fun and functional, so we incorporate play, music, art, and sensory activities to keep sessions engaging and effective.

We know that parent involvement is the key to lasting success. That’s why we make it a priority to involve your family in the process. Together, we’ll help new skills flourish everyday, both inside and outside of therapy.

Our team is committed to honoring your child’s specific needs, joining them in their interests, and integrating our goals seamlessly into play.

"We all bloom differently, but here, we grow together.”

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Let’s Get Started!

Little Sprouts Pediatric Therapy serves children of all ages— in homes, online, and at local daycares and preschools throughout Monmouth and Ocean County, NJ!

Step One

We will begin with a comprehensive evaluation to identify your child’s strengths and assess communication or feeding concerns.

Step Two

You will receive an evaluation report with our findings, recommendations, and a tailored plan for therapy. We will also address any questions you may have before your child’s first session.

Step Three

Therapy sessions will begin in your home, daycare, or preschool! We will monitor your child’s progress regularly to help them meet their goals.

Insurance & Billing

Little Sprouts Pediatric Therapy is in-network with the following insurance plans:

Horizon UnitedHealthcare Aetna Cigna AmeriHealth

We also accept out-of-network and self-pay options. Please contact us for more information.