Sharon Darling
Speech-Language Pathologist
SpeechPlus Therapy Services
Sharon Darling, M.A., CCC-SLP is a speech-language pathologist who has serviced pediatric and adult populations with communication disorders for 13 years. She services individuals in central Orange County and the surrounding area.
SERVICES
Sharon is a traveling therapist, providing speech-language services at client location. She services individuals aged 18 months to adult.
Pediatric services include:
• Articulation
• Language Disorders
• Language Delay
• Apraxia of Speech
• Stuttering
Adult services include:
• Accent Modification (Specializing in Asian and Hispanic Dialects)
• Professional Speaking
• Stuttering
Sharon implements individualized treatment plans for each client. She employs strategies to help the speaker incorporate goals into their natural environment, and provides progress reports documenting client progress. She adopts individualized transfer programs for clients exiting therapy after meeting their therapy goals.
Bio
Sharon Darling M.A., CCC-SLP has provided both in-clinic and in-home therapy services to individuals in the areas of stuttering, language disorders, language delay, articulation/phonological disorders, cleft palate, hearing disorders, and Autism spectrum disorders. She has served as a private consultant to a California state agency in the area of early intervention language services since 2008.
Sharon is licensed by the California State Speech-Language Pathology and Audiology Board, and Hearing Aid Dispensers Bureau, and holds a Certificate of Clinical Competence from the American Speech-Language Hearing Association. She also holds a Clear Clinical or Rehabilitative Services Credential with the State of California Commission on Teacher Credentialing. Sharon received her bachelor’s degree in Communicative Disorders from California State University, Long Beach and her master’s degree in Communicative Disorders with an emphasis in Speech-Language Pathology from California State University, Long Beach graduating with honors.
Sharon enjoys teaching English as a Second Language to Mandarin speakers.
Practice Areas
 Accent Reduction
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Online / Video / Teletherapy
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Adult Speech/Language Disorders
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Raspy Voice / Muscle Tension Dysphonia
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Apraxia
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Speech Sound Disorders
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Child Speech/Language Disorders
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Stuttering
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English as a Second Language
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Vocal Coaching for Singing and Performing
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Language-Based Learning Disabilities
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Certifications
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ASHA Certified Speech-Language Pathologist (CCC-SLP)
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Education/Training
Master of Arts Degree
Speech-Language Pathology
California State University, Long Beach
Long Beach, CA
Bachelor of Arts Degree
Communicative Disorders
California State University, Long Beach
Long Beach, CA
Memberships
Licensed with California State Speech-Language Pathology and Audiology Board, and Hearing Aid Dispensers Bureau
Holds a Certificate of Clinical Competence from the American Speech-Language Hearing Association
Holds a Clear Clinical or Rehabilitative Services Credential with the State of California Commission on Teacher Credentialing
Member - California Speech-Language Hearing Association
License:California State License, ASHA Certificate of Clinical Competence
