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American Speech-Language-Hearing Association (ASHA)

ASHA is the professional association for speech-language pathologists, audiologists, and speech-language-hearing scientists. They certify over 200,000 professionals through the Certificate of Clinical Competence (CCC) and maintain ethical and practice standards for the field.

Founded 1925Rockville, MD
🧩 Pediatric Therapy

Services & Programs

Cost Information

ASHA's ProFind directory is free for families to search. Speech therapy costs vary from $100-$250 per session out of pocket, though most health insurance and many school-based programs cover services.

Parent Tip

When seeking a speech therapist for your child, verify they hold ASHA's Certificate of Clinical Competence (CCC-SLP or CCC-A). This credential means the therapist has completed graduate education, supervised clinical hours, and passed a national exam.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the CCC credential?
The Certificate of Clinical Competence is ASHA's professional certification. CCC-SLP is for speech-language pathologists and CCC-A is for audiologists. It requires a master's degree, supervised clinical experience, and passing a national exam.
At what age should I be concerned about my child's speech?
General milestones: babbling by 9 months, first words by 12-15 months, two-word phrases by age 2, and mostly understandable speech by age 3-4. If you have concerns at any age, early evaluation is always better than waiting.

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