Linda Schwartz, M.A., C.C.C. is a licensed speech-language pathologist with more than 30 years experience. She holds a Certificate of Clinical Competence (C.C.C.) from the American Speech-Language & Hearing Association (ASHA). Ms. Schwartz is listed as a subject matter expert with the Speech-Language Pathology & Audiology & Hearing Aid Dispenser Board, Department of Consumer Affairs, State of California. Ms. Schwartz maintains a private  online practice specializing in supporting children and their parents in the area of developing effective communication.   Ms. Schwartz has worked in hospitals, schools, early start and private practice settings. She is currently offering virtual speech and language services throughout California.

 

Ms.Schwartz provides an initial 20 minute telephone complimentary consultation to parents related to their child’s speech and language. For very young children (18 months-36 months), assessments and short-term consultative/direct sessions are available in-person in Santa Barbara and virtually throughout California with parent and child to instruct and share via demonstration strategies to help parents support their child's speech and language development.

 

Assessments and individual direct in-person therapy sessions are also available for children ages 18-36 months with caregiver participation as well as older children and adults in Santa Barbara and virtually throughout California.  Sessions may be scheduled once a month, bi-monthly or weekly. Virtual sessions are currently available Monday-Friday with some limited availability on Saturdays and early evenings. In-person sessions are subject to location.

 

Opinions regarding previous or on-going school-based services, review of records, including previous assessments and Individual Education Plans (IEPs) are available as well as IEP meeting support.