Charles Mangone

Mr. Charles Mangone is a Speech-Language Pathologist practicing in Venice, FL. He specializes in communication and swallowing disorders in children and adults. He evaluates, diagnoses and treats patients with speech, language, cognitive-communication, social communication, and swallowing conditions. These conditions may be due to developmental delay, brain injury, hearing loss, autism, stroke or other diseases and injuries. These disorders are treated through various methods based on up-to-date, evidence-based practices that have been peer-reviewed in the research literature. Speech-Language Pathologists also work with families to help them cope with their family member's conditions.

Mr. Mangone has held the Certificate of Clinical Competence in Speech-Language Pathology (CCC-SLP) since 1991. Applicants for the Certificate of Clinical Competence must earn a graduate degree, successfully complete the required clinical experiences accredited by the Council on Academic Accreditation in Audiology and Speech-Language Pathology and pass a national examination. These requirements certify that his academic and clinical experience meets nationally established standards.

In some areas, such as college teaching and research, a Ph.D. or Clinical Doctorate (SLPD) is required. Charles completed his Masters of Speech-Language Pathology graduate degree in 1991 from Missouri State University. He is currently a doctoral candidate attending Rocky Mountain University of Health Professions and earning his clinical doctorate in Speech-Language Pathology (SLPD). Other post-graduate education he has completed includes 60 hours of credit in psychology (Ph.D.), and all the academic requirements for a master's degree in clinical counseling (needs to complete his internship to complete).

Charles is a retired U.S. Army Captain, having served in the military for twenty years. He began his service in 1978 in the Marine Corps and was discharged in 1981 after his tour of duty. Captain Mangone was deployed in support of the global war on terrorism one month after receiving his officer commission in September 2001, while serving in the Army National Guard. He has multiple military occupational specialties, serving is various roles such as Commander, Operations Officer, and Battle Captain.