Little Monkeys Speech and Feeding Therapy

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Little Monkeys Speech and Feeding Therapy

A private practice that offers speech, language, and feeding therapy in home and via teletherapy.

04/27/2026

If you follow me you likely know that I specialize in working with babies and young children. But did you know that before I did that I had a more typical SLP job where I helped students with reading and executive functioning difficulties? I worked with this amazing young woman in high school and through her first year of college. Even though it’s been multiple years since she has needed me, she texted me to let me know that she is studying for finals and using the color coding and notecard strategies I taught her and it just made my day!!!

No matter on what you are working on with me, my goal is always for you to NOT need me! Breastfeeding, bottle feeding, starting solids, picky eating, or executive functioning and reading comprehension, it’s all the same goal of being independent and successful without me! As bittersweet as it is to say goodbye when families reach that goal, it is always what we are working towards. And if you ever feel like dropping me a note just to let me know how well you are doing, just know that I will remember you and celebrate every time!

04/24/2026

We are so excited that Babble and Books is BACK starting May 1st! Our favorite collaboration for our littlest learners is returning to Read Play Love. This time around, we have expanded to a 5-week session to give you and your little ones even more time to connect and grow.
Join Shannon O'Donnell 📚 (Special Education Teacher and Reading Specialist) and me, Sarah Jordan 💬(SLP/IBCLC/Feeding Therapist) from Little Monkeys Speech and Feeding Therapy for a morning of guided play, shared book experiences, and purposeful communication support.

-This class is for you if you have an infant or young toddler and you have any questions about how to play with them, read to them, or help support their language development! Whether your child is struggling or thriving, this is a time to come, play, ask questions, and make some friends!

The Details:
🗓️ Fridays starting May 1st
🕒 9:15 AM - 10:00 AM
👶 Ages: 0-18 months (Focusing on infants and pre-walking toddlers!)
📍Location: 1495 Black Rock Turnpike, Fairfield

What's included each week?
⭐️ 1:1 time with an SLP to answer your developmental questions.
⭐️ A take-home "craftivity" to continue the fun.
⭐️ Access to our play center and guided support through play activities.

How to Join:
✅ You can book the full 5-week session for a discounted price or choose the flexibility of individual weekly drop-ins directly on the website: www.readplaylovect.com
Spots are limited to keep these sessions intimate and supportive!

04/20/2026

My husband loves to cook, it’s one of the things I loved about him from the beginning. Pre-kids he would cook salads like this all the time using seasonal ingredients we would get from the farmers market each week. While that is not our lifestyle anymore, we still try to cook as much as possible, and we do try to throw a salad in there as often as we can. As a feeding therapist, I know that if I placed any of these salads in front of my kids with no prep and no explanation I would hear “ew” “I hate that” or something along those lines.

When this happens, it can feel like you’re stuck between two equally unappealing choices: you can get into a power struggle with your child and try to force them to eat it… or you can concede and make something else. Unfortunately, both of those methods over time lead to picky and selective eating and miserable mealtimes for the whole family.

By building in exposure and confidence with food and eating as soon as you start feeding your children solids, you can avoid (some) of the fights over food. This can start at 6 months old or 6 years old!

Build in the expectation that you don’t have to like everything… and that you don’t even have to try everything! ⭐️ Meet your children where they are while setting firm boundaries so you aren’t cooking a different meal for every person. ⭐️

Not sure how to do this? Already stuck in a rough pattern with your kid and struggling getting them to eat? Reach out and schedule a call to see how I can help support you and your child!

04/12/2026

There is something so special about your kids loving the music you love. There is also something so special about loving from the phase in life where works are mispronounced and adorable to where music lyrics are misheard and adorable. For this pink loving boy (the color, although he does love the musician too) I’m going to let this song be Pink Shirt for as long as I can 🥰. AI did a great cover of “Come on Get Higher” maybe we try to have AI redo “Kinks Shirt” next!

03/10/2026

Story time!
Anyone who has worked with me knows how much I love EzPz products. I use them every day at work and I truely love them. I have some OG lime green products I pull out in my office but my kids (at 7.5 and 4.5) have mostly graduated from their products. Or so I thought!

My 7.5 yr old prefers small versions of adult silverware, and my 4.5yr old likes to copy his big brother. I’ve been pushing the little one to use ”kids” silverware since he is working on cutting food independently and he’s been struggling. On a whim, I grabbed my Happy Utensils out of my work bag the other day and gave them to him and the difference in his grip and ability to use them effectively surprised me! He has ever since asked for them at every meal. I tried to steal them back for work this morning, and this was the result! I guess I’ll be getting new ones for work since these are now Ben’s!

02/05/2026

A client today reminded me of a story I had posted a few months ago. It spoke to her and I hope it speaks to others too so now it’s a reel! I love what I do. When kids say “I don’t like that, it’s disgusting.” Sometimes it’s behavioral and they are refusing, but sometimes it’s not! If I’m asking him to try new and scary foods, it’s only right that I do it too.

01/05/2026

So excited to be kicking off 2026 as an SLP and IBCLC! I’m here for all of your prenatal to preschool aged feeding needs!!!!

12/09/2025

Finally got around to creating this post reflecting on my time at ASHA a few weeks ago! This was my third time attending ASHA and my 5th professional conference overall (I went to AZA twice in my previous life… IFYKYK). While I learned a lot from my first two ASHA conventions, I approached this year completely differently. The first two times, I attended as part of a school team and stuck with friends for every session and every exhibit hall visit.

This time, I went as a pediatric feeding therapist and as a solo business owner—so I ventured out on my own! I roomed with my best friend from grad school, but she works in cognitive rehabilitation, so we had no overlap in sessions. We spent time together at the hotel and shared some meals, but otherwise, I explored the conference independently.

This year, I focused on CONNECTIONS:
• I volunteered at the booth and loved sharing my passion for these brilliantly designed products with other SLPs. I met some of the kindest, most creative women I’ve ever had the pleasure of connecting with.

• I started with a planned schedule, but often changed it; attending sessions with new friends, splitting up topics to share notes, or skipping talks entirely to have meaningful conversations with inspiring and impressive women.

• I connected with like-minded business owners. I met people I’ve only talked to online. I met women I look up to and admire, and yes, I absolutely fan-girled over brilliant, generous leaders in our field. This is a profession where you should meet your heroes… and maybe even grab margaritas with them!

At Little Monkeys Speech and Feeding Therapy, everything I do is grounded in connection. Feeding, speech, and language are built on connection. I do this work because of connection.

This year’s ASHA Convention was my best experience yet and it was a beautiful reminder of my core values and why I love what I do.

10/31/2025

Every baby is unique, and their journey is different! Parents often ask how many sessions it will take to reach their goals. The truth is, it depends on your baby's skills, your goals, and their response to therapy. I love seeing progress quickly, like this mom who saw success with bottle feeding in just one week but it doesn’t always happen that way. Whether it takes one session or many, I'm here to support you in reaching your feeding goals!

10/27/2025

I have done a lot of feeding related professional development over the years to become the therapist and TOTs Training is one that was a course but has also become a network and a community! Proud to have not only completed this training but also participate in the wonderful community for therapists who are working to provide the best care for their patients.

10/11/2025

Woke up to this review today from a mom I worked with this summer. I only saw her and her baby twice, but between what we accomplished together in those two visits, the work she put in at home between them, and some continued support via text messages, they met their goal. The work I do is deeply personal to me. I have struggled to feed my child. I know how it felt to me and I try to understand how it feels to each of my families. Know that no matter how short or how long we work together, I am thinking about you and your child frequently when we are working together and long after. I am so honored to have been a part of this family’s feeding journey and their words of appreciation mean so much to me!

08/14/2025

We are so excited to be teaming up with some amazing local specialist for another Lullabies and Support mini session! Come chat with Carina the Sleep Consultant, Little Monkeys Speech and Feeding Therapy, The Doula Colleen and Strong as a Mother

Join with a friend to receive a discount on 2 spots! After all things are more fun when shared with a friend!

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Monroe, CT
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http://littlemonkeystherapy.com/

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