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The '''American Speech–Language–Hearing Association''' ('''ASHA''') is a [[professional body|professional association]] for [[Speech–language pathology|speech–language pathologists]], [[audiology|audiologists]], and [[Speech communication|speech]], [[language]], and [[hearing (sense)|hearing]] scientists in the [[United States]] and internationally. It has more than 197,856 members and affiliates.
The '''American Speech–Language–Hearing Association''' ('''ASHA''') is a [[professional body|professional association]] for [[Speech–language pathology|speech–language pathologists]], [[audiology|audiologists]], and [[Speech communication|speech]], [[language]], and [[hearing (sense)|hearing]] scientists in the [[United States]] and internationally. It has more than 218,000 members and affiliates.


The mission of the American Speech–Language–Hearing Association is to promote the interests of and provide the highest quality services for professionals in audiology, speech–language pathology, and speech and hearing science, and to advocate for people with communication disabilities.
The mission of the American Speech–Language–Hearing Association is to promote the interests of and provide the highest quality services for professionals in audiology, speech–language pathology, and speech and hearing science, and to advocate for people with communication disabilities.
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The association's national office is located at 2200 Research Boulevard, [[Rockville, Maryland]]. The organization also has an office on Capitol Hill.
The association's national office is located at 2200 Research Boulevard, [[Rockville, Maryland]]. The organization also has an office on Capitol Hill.


Arlene Pietranton is currently serving as the association's executive director.
Vicki R. Deal-Williams is currently serving as the association's chief executive officer.
==History==
==History==
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==ASHA membership benefits==
==ASHA membership benefits==
Professionals of Communication Sciences and Disorders (CSD) can become members of ASHA. These professionals include audiologists, speech-language pathologists, and speech-language-hearing scientists. As of December 31, 2017, there are more than 197,856 members and affiliates of ASHA.<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.asha.org/research/memberdata/|title=ASHA Membership Profile: Highlights and Trends|website=American Speech-Language-Hearing Associatio|language=en|access-date=May 24, 2018}}</ref> Opportunities ASHA membership brings include access to publications associated with ASHA, to continuing education programs through ASHA, to a platform to network with other CSD professionals, to career-building tools, and to money-saving programs.<ref name="benefits">{{cite web|title=Benefits of ASHA Membership|website=American Speech-Language-Hearing Association|year=2014|url=http://www.asha.org/members/benefits/}}</ref>
Professionals of Communication Sciences and Disorders (CSD) can become members of ASHA. These professionals include audiologists, speech-language pathologists, and speech-language-hearing scientists. As of December 31, 2021, there are more than 218,000 members and affiliates of ASHA.<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.asha.org/research/memberdata/|title=ASHA Membership Profile: Highlights and Trends|website=American Speech-Language-Hearing Associatio|language=en|access-date=May 24, 2018}}</ref> Opportunities ASHA membership brings include access to publications associated with ASHA, to continuing education programs through ASHA, to a platform to network with other CSD professionals, to career-building tools, and to money-saving programs.<ref name="benefits">{{cite web|title=Benefits of ASHA Membership|website=American Speech-Language-Hearing Association|year=2014|url=http://www.asha.org/members/benefits/}}</ref>


=== Special interest groups ===
=== Special interest groups ===

Revision as of 14:45, 10 January 2022

American Speech-Language-Hearing Association
FormationDecember 1925; 98 years ago (1925-12) (as American Academy of Speech Correction)
New York City, New York, U.S.
Headquarters2200 Research Boulevard
Rockville, Maryland, U.S.
Chief Executive Officer
Vicki R. Deal-Williams
WebsiteASHA.org

The American Speech–Language–Hearing Association (ASHA) is a professional association for speech–language pathologists, audiologists, and speech, language, and hearing scientists in the United States and internationally. It has more than 218,000 members and affiliates.

The mission of the American Speech–Language–Hearing Association is to promote the interests of and provide the highest quality services for professionals in audiology, speech–language pathology, and speech and hearing science, and to advocate for people with communication disabilities.

The association's national office is located at 2200 Research Boulevard, Rockville, Maryland. The organization also has an office on Capitol Hill.

Vicki R. Deal-Williams is currently serving as the association's chief executive officer.

History

ASHA was founded in 1925 as the American Academy of Speech Correction. The current name was adopted in 1978.

Council for Academic Accreditation

The Council for Academic Accreditation in Audiology and Speech–Language Pathology (CAA) is the accreditation unit of the ASHA. Founded over 100 years ago by American universities and secondary schools, CAA established standards for graduate program accreditation that meet entry-level preparation in the speech and hearing field.[1] Accreditation is available for graduate programs with a master's degree in Speech–Language Pathology or clinical doctoral program in audiology.[2]

ASHA membership benefits

Professionals of Communication Sciences and Disorders (CSD) can become members of ASHA. These professionals include audiologists, speech-language pathologists, and speech-language-hearing scientists. As of December 31, 2021, there are more than 218,000 members and affiliates of ASHA.[3] Opportunities ASHA membership brings include access to publications associated with ASHA, to continuing education programs through ASHA, to a platform to network with other CSD professionals, to career-building tools, and to money-saving programs.[4]

Special interest groups

ASHA sponsors special interest groups (SIGS) within the organization as a means of promoting community and learning in more specialized topics. As of 2016, ASHA has 19 established Special Interest Groups (SIG). These have been added through the years. ASHA members can be a SIG Affiliate of any number of SIGS, with each affiliation requiring nominal yearly dues. The 19 SIGS are:

References

  1. ^ Eaton, Judith (2009). An Overview of U.S. Accreditation (PDF). Council for Higher Education Accreditation. pp. 8–9. Archived from the original (PDF) on November 3, 2013. Retrieved December 5, 2013.
  2. ^ "Council on Academic Accreditation". American Speech-Language-Hearing Associatio.
  3. ^ "ASHA Membership Profile: Highlights and Trends". American Speech-Language-Hearing Associatio. Retrieved May 24, 2018.
  4. ^ "Benefits of ASHA Membership". American Speech-Language-Hearing Association. 2014.
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