The American Speech-Language-Hearing Association (ASHA)
Non-profit OrganizationsMaryland, United States501-1000 Employees
ASHA is a national nonprofit professional, scientific, and credentialing body serving audiologists, speech-language pathologists, speech, language, and hearing scientists, support personnel, and students. Located in Rockville, Maryland, the organization coordinates credentialing, standards, education, and professional resources to advance clinical practice and research in communication disorders, supporting a community of about 241,000 members and affiliates. ASHA operates within the nonprofit sector, positioning itself as a central hub for credentialing, education, and dissemination of research in the field. A recent development includes the launch of a family-focused texting program developed with Lantern to provide trusted feeding-related information to families, illustrating its efforts to expand accessible public resources. It also engages with wider healthcare policy and practice through collaborations with organizations such as the American Medical Association to refine coding practices.