Linda Schwartz, M.A., C.C.C.
Virtual Speech Therapy-Free Consultations 18 months-10 yrs
Advocacy for speech therapy service; IEP support
I am a speech-language pathologist with more than 30 years experience that includes both medical and educational based speech-language pathology. I have extensive experience with children ages 18 months through 21 years of age. Virtual speech and language assessments, virtual speech therapy, and advocacy support are available to ensure children receive the support and intervention needed to improve communication.
I provide a complimentary consultation to discuss needs and concerns. Services include virtual speech and language assessments and therapy as well as advocacy support including a record review of previous assessments, IEP documents, and service history as well as virtual attendance at IEP meetings.
Education/Training
I completed my Clinical Fellowship Year at Cedars-Sinai Medical Center in Los Angeles, where I remained on staff for several years as a speech-language pathologist in the acute hospital and in acute rehabilitation. I also completed an internship in the Beverly Hills Unified School District. I have over 30 years of experience in medical and educational speech-language pathology, including over 20 years with the Los Angeles Unified School District..
Bio
I am a California licensed speech-language pathologist who is ASHA-certified with more than 30 years experience in the field of speech-language pathology.
I am listed as a Subject-Matter Expert for the Speech-Language Pathology, Audiology and Hearing Dispensers Board, Department of Consumer Affairs, State of California. I trained at Cedars-Sinai Medical Center in Los Angeles and was on staff there for several years, working with traumatic brain injury and stroke patients. I worked in the Los Angeles Unified School District for over 20 years, assessing and treating children 3-21 years of age. Additionally, I have been a long-term provider of early intervention service (birth-3 years) through a regional center, providing assessments and speech therapy to children ages 18 months to 3 years of age. I have a unique blend of both medical and educational speech-language pathology experience and am particularly devoted to ensuring that children receive support and intervention for their special needs. Complimentary telephone or zoom consultations are available. Virtual assessments and speech therapy are available as well as record review and advocacy support.
Memberships
American Speech-Language and Hearing Association (ASHA)
Licensed to practice Speech-Language Pathology, state of Califiornia
Listed Subject Matter Expert, Speech-language Pathology, Audiology and Hearing Dispensers Board, Department of Consumer Affairs, State of California
License:California state license speech-language pathology
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Practice Areas/Issues Treated
 Speech-Language Therapy
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Learning Disabilities
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Adult Speech/Language Disorders
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Motor Speech Disorders
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Alzheimer's Disease and Dementia
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Online / Video / Teletherapy
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Aphasia
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Raspy Voice / Muscle Tension Dysphonia
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Apraxia
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Selective Mutism
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Autism Spectrum Disorders
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Speech Sound Disorders
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Child Speech/Language Disorders
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Stuttering
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Developmental Delays
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Traumatic Brain Injury and Stroke
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English as a Second Language
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Voice Disorders
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Language-Based Learning Disabilities
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Licenses/Certifications
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ASHA Certified Speech-Language Pathologist (CCC-SLP)
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Licensed Speech-Language Pathologist (State)
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