Speech Therapy Practices Trade Associations

Academy of Neurologic Communication Disorders and Sciences (ANCDS)

U.S. specialty association for clinicians and researchers focused on neurologic communication disorders (aphasia, dysarthria, cognitive-communication, motor speech) offering practice guidelines, CE, and board certification pathways. Estimated membership shown; current public count not posted by the association.

https://www.ancds.org Membership: 400

American Academy of Audiology (AAA)

National society for audiologists; provides advocacy, CE, journals, and conferences—widely cited as having 12,000+ members worldwide (exact live count varies year to year).

https://www.audiology.org Membership: 12,000

American Academy of Private Practice in Speech Pathology and Audiology (AAPPSPA)

U.S. body specifically for owners/leaders of speech-language pathology and audiology private practices; provides practice management resources, legal office hours, and a peer listserv. Historical materials indicate about 200 members (figure from a published profile; current count not posted).

https://www.aappspa.org Membership: 200

American Speech-Language-Hearing Association (ASHA)

Primary U.S. professional, scientific, and credentialing association for SLPs and audiologists; advocacy, certification (CCC), CE, journals, and practice resources. Reported 234,000+ members and affiliates in 2023.

https://www.asha.org Membership: 234,000

Association of Speech & Language Therapists in Independent Practice (ASLTIP)

UK membership body for independent/private-practice SLTs; directory for the public, business support, national advocacy, and peer groups. Website cites 1,600–1,700 members.

https://asltip.com Membership: 1,700

BC Association of Speech-Language Pathologists and Audiologists (BCASLPA)

Canadian provincial association supporting SLPs and audiologists in British Columbia with advocacy, PD, and public information; supports 1,200+ professionals.

https://www.bcaslpa.ca Membership: 1,200

California Speech-Language-Hearing Association (CSHA)

California’s statewide association for SLPs, SLPAs, and audiologists; policy advocacy in Sacramento, annual Convergence conference, CE, and a statewide community—over 3,000 members.

https://www.csha.org Membership: 3,000

European Speech and Language Association (ESLA)

Umbrella organization for national SLT/logopedics associations across Europe; member bodies collectively represent 50,000+ professionals, enabling pan‑European advocacy and standards work.

https://esla.eu/ Membership: 50,000

Indian Speech-Language and Hearing Association (ISHA – India)

India’s national association for speech-language-hearing professionals; advocacy, standards, and ISHACON. Recent pages describe 5,000+ members.

https://www.ishaindia.in/ Membership: 5,000

Irish Association of Speech & Language Therapists (IASLT)

Ireland’s professional body for SLTs; sets standards, provides CPD, and advocates nationally. Public materials note 1,000+ members.

https://www.iaslt.ie Membership: 1,000

Japanese Association of Speech‑Language‑Hearing Therapists (JAS)

Japan’s national professional association for licensed Speech‑Language‑Hearing Therapists (SLHTs); education, conferences, and national projects. Membership reported at 21,081 (March 2023).

http://www.jaslht.or.jp/ Membership: 21,081

National Black Deaf Advocates (NBDA)

Advocacy organization representing Black Deaf and hard‑of‑hearing communities; collaborates with clinicians and service providers and hosts national/regional chapters. Wikipedia lists about 600 members.

https://www.nbda.org Membership: 600

National Student Speech Language Hearing Association (NSSLHA)

ASHA‑recognized national student association for Communication Sciences and Disorders; nearly 11,000 student members and 350+ chapters support the pipeline into clinical practice.

https://www.nsslha.org Membership: 11,000

New Zealand Speech‑language Therapists’ Association (NZSTA)

New Zealand’s national professional community for SLTs; sets standards, supports CPD, and advocates nationwide—more than 1,150 members and student subscribers.

https://speechtherapy.org.nz Membership: 1,150

Philippine Association of Speech‑Language Pathologists (PASP)

Professional body in the Philippines; advances SLP practice and regulation, provides CE, and public advocacy. Recent history page notes 670+ members.

https://www.pasp.org.ph Membership: 670

Royal College of Speech and Language Therapists (RCSLT)

UK professional body for SLTs; provides leadership, guidance, research facilitation, and national advocacy. Recent updates cite nearly 23,000 members.

https://www.rcslt.org Membership: 23,000

Speech‑Language & Audiology Canada (SAC)

Canada’s national member‑driven organization supporting S‑LPs, audiologists, and communication health assistants with advocacy, CE, and journals—more than 6,400–6,500 members and associates.

https://www.sac-oac.ca Membership: 6,500

Speech Pathology Australia (SPA)

Australia’s national peak body for speech pathologists; advocacy, CPSP certification framework, conferences, and resources—represents 15,000+ members.

https://speechpathologyaustralia.org.au Membership: 15,000

Texas Speech‑Language‑Hearing Association (TSHA)

Texas’s statewide association for SLPs and audiologists; legislative advocacy, CE, and an annual convention; materials note a robust membership of 5,000+ and outreach to >11,000 licensees statewide.

https://www.txsha.org Membership: 5,000

New York State Speech‑Language‑Hearing Association (NYSSLHA)

U.S. student‑to‑professional pipeline association already listed (NSSLHA) plus state, national, and international groups above are the primary trade bodies serving SLP practices; included here for completeness, New York’s state association provides advocacy, CE, and networking for practitioners across NY. Member count is not publicly posted.

https://www.nysslha.org Membership: 0