Sharon M Difino, Ph D, CCC-SLP,

Sharon M. DiFino is a clinical assistant professor in the department of Speech, Language, and Hearing Sciences at the University of Florida, where she teaches a range of undergraduate courses and is the University of Florida chapter advisor for the National Student Speech, Language, and Hearing Association. She is also a licensed speech-language pathologist (SLP) and has experience with pediatric and adult populations. Prior to obtaining her Certificate of Clinical Competence in SLP, she was an associate professor of Germanic Studies for over 20 years at the University of Florida. In addition, she has taught at Wellesley College, and Universiteit Utrecht, the Netherlands.

• Certificate of Clinical Competency

  American Speech, Language and Hearing Association
• Lee-Silverman Voice Therapy (LSVT)- Certification

  LSTV
• State License in Speech-Language Pathology

  Florida Board of Speech-Language Pathology and Audiology

Dr. DiFino’s research areas include:

1. Language and cultural barriers impacting patient healthcare outcomes

2. Speech perception in bilingual heritage speakers

3. Oral and written language acquisition

4. Learning disabilities with a special interest in the college population

5. Second language acquisition