Sanford’s Pediatric Therapy

About Theraplay

Theraplay PLLC is a Sanford, NC-based pediatric therapy practice, devoted to serving our children and families through customized processes and effective methods of treatment.  Our core competencies are speech & language therapy, occupational therapy and feeding therapy.

Since our formation in 2008, Theraplay has had the privilege for working with hundreds of children and their families, devising and implementing therapy plans to help unleash each child’s potential. We have a bright, engaging, nurturing facility in downtown Sanford, created specifically to give our kids the environment they need to flourish.

Theraplay is a family-oriented environment in every respect. Our therapists encourage parents to participate in the process. They work patiently and diligently with their kids, and make sure every step is explained and every success is celebrated.

Theraplay is also a family-oriented work environment.  Our therapists work together where appropriate and are an important part of the practice’s commitment to serving our clients and our community.

As an organization, we also work closely and honor the contributions of the many teachers, practitioners and government agency employees, who value our skills and dedication, and refer their special needs children to our care.

OUR APPROACH

Meet Our Therapists

Jeanine Morton

Owner & Speech Language Pathologist

Jeanine is a graduate of Hampton University and received her Master's degree from The George Washington University. Jeanine is experienced in working with children with autism, developmental delays, applied behavioral analysis, apraxia, behavioral & cognitive impairments, feeding disorders, and the use of PROMPT to treat apraxia. She has worked in various environments including public schools, daycare centers, autism classrooms and homes. Jeanine is licensed by the North Carolina Board of Examiners and has her Certificate of Clinical Competence from the American Speech and Hearing Association. She is the mother of a wonderful son; she loves to read, spend time with her family and learn more about holistic...

Carlos Ruiz

Client Care Coordinator

Carlos has worked in the medical office setting, specifically in the area of pediatrics for over nine years. He has extensive experience in meeting the needs of clients and their families. He was born in Puerto Rico and is fluent in Spanish. In his spare time, he enjoys playing with his precious daughter, traveling with his wife and family, hiking and...

Karen Diaz

Speech Language Pathologist

Karen was born in Cuba and raised in South Florida. She is a graduate of the University of Central Florida and received her Master’s degree from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill in Speech-Language Pathology. During her clinical rotations, she has had the opportunity to work in various environments such as the school setting and the outpatient setting with children and adults. Karen has experience working with children with autism and developmental delays, as well as those that use augmentative and alternative forms of communication. She has a passion for working on language and Augmentative and Alternative communication and is bilingual (English/Spanish). In her free time she enjoys participating in faith based activities, baking, watching Korean dramas and musicals and spending time with her...