Consumer Resources

Speech-Language Pathology (SLP) is a professional field that diagnoses and treats communication disorders and provides training to caregivers and other healthcare providers. Speech-language pathologists can work in settings such as schools, hospitals, healthcare facilities, corporate settings such as certain businesses, public health departments, and military settings. Speech-Language Pathology treats communication disorders such as Speech, Language Disorders, Swallowing Disorders, and Cognitive-Linguistic Disorders.

If you have questions regarding communication disorders, the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association (ASHA) may be one of your best resources. ASHA is the national professional, scientific, and credentialing association for 211,000 members and affiliates who are audiologists; speech-language pathologists; speech, language, and hearing scientists; audiology and speech-language pathology support personnel; and students. ASHA has developed position papers which can be used to learn more about diagnosis and treatment of specific communication disorders.

Verify ASHA Certification

Check RI Department of Health Licensure for Speech Language Pathologists

Find a Speech-Language Pathologist or Audiologist Near You. ASHA Profind is your connection to certified audiologists and speech-language pathologists who have indicated they are accepting referrals.

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