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Krista McMorran-Maus, Ph.D., CCC-SLP

Speech-Language Pathologist

Dr. Krista McMorran-Maus is a licensed and credentialed speech-language pathologist in Trabuco Canyon, CA.  She has provided speech, language, and auditory services to children and adolescents in early start and schools since 2003.  Recognized as having expertise in auditory therapy for deaf and hard of hearing (D/HH) students and key word signing, Krista has presented on related-topics for university courses, seminars, conventions, and schools. Krista has also provided cognitive-communication, language, and swallowing services to adults diagnosed with aphasia, dysphagia, and dementia in their homes and a skilled nursing facility.

In addition to being an SLP, Krista is an equestrian who has cared for, ridden, and owned horses since childhood. In her adolescent years, she was a lesson volunteer at The Orange County Riding Center and then The J.F. Shea Therapeutic Riding Center where she gained valuable equine-assisted therapy experience.

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Education & Qualifications

    • Chapman University, Ph.D. in Education

    • California State University, Fullerton, M.A. in Communication Disorders

    • Concordia University, Irvine, Multiple Subject Teaching Credential

    • California State University, Fullerton, B.A. in Communication Disorders

    • Saddleback College, Certificate for Interpreter for the Deaf

    •  Clear Clinical or Rehabilitation Services Credential – Language, Speech and Hearing, including Special Class Authorization

    •  Professional Clear Multiple Subject Teaching Credential, including Crosscultural, Language and Academic Development Emphasis

    • California State License as Speech-Language Pathologist, #14084

    • Certificate of Clinical Competence in Speech – Language Pathology

  • Hanen

    • It Takes Two to Talk 

    •  Learning Language and Loving It

    • American Speech-Language-Hearing Association (ASHA)

    • California Speech-Language-Hearing Association (CSHA)

    • McMorran-Maus, K. (2023, November). The Efficacy of a Key Word Sign Workshop. Poster session presented at the annual convention of the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association, Boston, MA.

    • McMorran-Maus, K. (2023, August). An Introduction to Accommodations for Deaf and Hard of Hearing Students. Lecture presented at McDowell School, Laguna Niguel, CA.

    • McMorran-Maus, K. (2022, October). The Efficacy of a Key Word Sign Workshop in the U.S. Online presentation presented at the Key Word Sign Awareness Day Seminar for Key Word Sign Australia.

    • McMorran-Maus, K., & Smidt, A. (2021, October). A Reintroduction of Key Word Sign in the U.S. Online presentation presented at the Key Word Sign Awareness Day Seminar for Key Word Sign Australia.

    • McMorran-Maus, K. (2018, February). Effects of Hearing Loss in Children. Lecture presented for CSD 503, Language Disorders in Children, at Chapman University, Irvine, CA.

    • McMorran-Maus, K. (2017, November). An Introduction to Accommodations for Students with Hearing Loss. Lecture presented for EDUC 571, Educating Diverse Learners in Inclusive Classrooms, at Chapman University, Orange, CA.

    • McMorran-Maus, K. (2016, May; 2017, June; 2018, June; 2019, March; 2020, May). Aural Habilitation for Children with Hearing Loss. Lecture presented for CSD 515, Advanced Applied Audiology, at Chapman University, Irvine, CA

    • McMorran-Maus, K. (2008, October). Aural Habilitation for Individuals with Cochlear Implants. Workshop conducted for the California