American Speech and Hearing Association (ASHA)

The American Speech-Language-Hearing Association (ASHA) is a professional organization that supports and promotes the fields of speech-language pathology, audiology, and speech, language, and hearing science. It sets standards for education, ethics, and practice to ensure high-quality care for individuals with communication and hearing issues. ASHA also provides resources, certification, and advocacy to help professionals stay informed and improve services. Its goal is to enhance communication health across the lifespan, helping people of all ages who experience speech, language, or hearing challenges.