ABSTRACT: Find a speech therapist. In the USA speech therapists (speech-language pathologists) will most likely hold the Certificate of Clinical Competence from the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association. Speech therapists in the USA and Canada can be found using an online Directory of Audiology and Speech-Language Pathology Programs.
Online Directory
The Online Directory of Audiology and Speech-Language Pathology Programs hosted by the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association (ASHA) is by far the easiest method of finding a speech therapist (speech-language pathologist) in the USA or Canada.
The Directory contains listings for thousands of programs that employ speech therapists (and audiologists). The programs are provided in a variety of settings, e.g. Speech/Hearing Center, clinic, private office, school, university clinic, client’s home).
All practitioners in the Directory hold the Certificate of Clinical Competence (CCC) from the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association (ASHA).
You can find a certified speech therapist by completing a simple form, indicating:
- What sort of help you need: (1) speech, language, or swallowing, (2) hearing or balance
- Where you need this help (city, state or zip)
- Age of person who needs the help
- Preferred language of the practitioner (e.g. English, Spanish)
The search results list:
- Name of program
- Contact telephone number
- Facility type (e.g. school, home visit)
- Payment type (e.g. Medicare, Medicaid, Health Insurance, Credit Card)
- Any referral restrictions (e.g. does not treat stuttering)
- Further information about the program provider where available
Use the button below to access the Directory:
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