American speech-language-hearing association
American Speech-Language-Hearing Association (ASHA)
American Speech-Language-Hearing Association (pronunciation: əˈmɛrɪkən spiːtʃˈlæŋɡwɪdʒˈhɪərɪŋ æsəʊsiːˈeɪʃən) is a professional association for speech-language pathologists, audiologists, and speech, language, and hearing scientists in the United States and internationally.
Etymology
The term "American Speech-Language-Hearing Association" is derived from the professional fields it represents: Speech-Language Pathology and Audiology. The association was founded in 1925 as the American Academy of Speech Correction and has undergone several name changes to reflect the evolution of the fields it represents.
Related Terms
- Speech-Language Pathology: The practice of evaluating and treating speech, language, cognitive-communication, and swallowing disorders.
- Audiology: The branch of science that studies hearing, balance, and related disorders.
- Speech: The vocalized form of human communication.
- Language: The method of human communication, either spoken or written, consisting of the use of words in a structured and conventional way.
- Hearing: The faculty of perceiving sounds.
- Cognitive-Communication: Refers to the cognitive processes of the brain involved in communication, including attention, memory, and problem-solving.
- Swallowing Disorders: Also known as dysphagia, these are conditions that involve difficulty swallowing.
ASHA provides resources, sets professional standards, offers certifications, and advocates for individuals affected by communication and swallowing disorders. The association also promotes the interests of its members and the fields of speech-language pathology and audiology.
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