A Little About Me

Catherine Moore M.A., CCC-SLP is a qualified Speech Language
Pathologist and Communication Consultant. She has extensive knowledge and experience in the areas of Phonology, Articulation, Voice and Fluency. She is licensed by the state of California and holds 3 degrees, as well as a Certificate of Clinical Competence.

In addition, she is a member of ASHA - American-Speech-Language- Hearing Association. Mrs. Moore is also certified by the Institute of Language and Phonology and has successfully completed the training to utilize the Compton P-ESL program for Accent Reduction. Mrs. Moore successfully helps clients to greatly improve their communication, professionally in their business, and with their social speaking skills.

Mrs. Moore has independently provided consultations, screenings, assessments, therapy and therapy recommendations for Phonological Processing, Articulation, Language, Fluency, Voice and Accent Reduction for clients from ages 1 to 76+.

She has provided services for clients from: private referrals, home school programs, Regional Center, and several speech therapy companies. Mrs. Moore has worked in a variety of settings including:

public schools, residential group homes, clinics, and private practice. She has been a provider in private practice for almost 20 years. She enjoys continuing her education and learning in the field by frequently attending workshops and seminars to further her knowledge, such as:

Picture Exchange Communication System - Andrew Brody

Discrete trial - Autism Partnership in Seal Beach

"Thinking about You, Thinking about Me" - Working with students on the Autism Spectrum - Michelle Garcia Winner

Autism and Oral Sensory - Motor Deficits: Effective Speech-Language Treatment Techniques

Multicultural Development - Celeste Roseberry Mckibbins

Visual Phonics - See the Sign Training and Project Read

Oral Motor Techniques in Articulation Therapy - Pamela Marshala

"So I Have This Computer in my Room...Now What" - Incorporating the Personal Computer into Speech and Language Therapy

Maximizing Language and Literacy through the Magic of Signing Songs - Nellie Edge Seminar

Fluency Training - Mark Power

Institute of Language and Phonology - Computer P-ESL program for Accent Reduction

In addition, she has presented many seminars and workshops, including:

Behind the Doors - Welcome to a Day in the Life of a Speech Pathologist!

Parent Education Programs - An Inservice for the NOC-SELPA Community Advisory Committee

Lighten Your Load - Turn Yourself on to Club Speech (Cooperative Articulation Therapy Training) - presentation for Burbank Unified School District and workshop for professionals in Orange County

Undercover - Unlocking the Hidden Mysteries of Creative Speech and language Service Delivery

Alternative Testing for African American Students

Let's Talk - Increase your Child's Communication - Brea Community Center

Basic Signing Training for staff working with developmentally disabled clients

Speaking Better and Improving Your American Accent - Brea Community Center

Mrs. Moore teaches the following courses - Speech and Language Development, Child Language and Phonological Disorders, Voice and Craniofacial Disorders and Clinical Practicum; Speech Language Disorders in Children at the College level to facilitate the development, growth and learning of future speech language pathologists. Currently, she supervises the child clinic for Master's level students who are developing their skills as Speech Language clinicians.

With her vast experience in the public schools providing therapy from Preschool to High school, she also teaches Speech and Language Development and Disorders for Educators which is aimed primarily at postgraduate students who are currently working in the field of education. Lectures include a multimodal approach: PowerPoint presentations, videos, guest speakers, cooperative learning activities along with group and individual projects.