For more than 55 years, the New York State Speech-Language-Hearing Association (NYSSLHA) has represented the professions of speech-language pathology and audiology and individuals served by members of these professions.
Our Mission
Empowering members to serve individuals with hearing, communication and related disorders and needs through best practices, professional development and advocacy.
Our Vision
The leading New York association and resource for professionals in communication sciences and disorders.
Our Values
In serving the members, the leadership is guided by these principles:
- Innovation
- Diversity
- Integrity
- Collaboration
Our Members
A Speech-Language Pathologist is a professional trained in the study of human communication, its normal development, its disorders and its treatment. A speech-language pathologist is licensed and certified by the State Education Department in New York.
An Audiologist is a professional concerned with normal and impaired hearing, and with identification, evaluation and rehabilitation of those who have hearing problems. An audiologist is licensed by the State Education Department in New York.
Speech-language pathologists and audiologists hold at least a graduate degree, and a growing number of audiologists hold a clinical doctorate degree. Audiologists have supervised clinical experiences of at least 1800 hours (12 months full-time); speech-language pathologists have at least 1260 hours (nine months full-time) supervised clinical experience and both have passed a licensing exam approved by the New York State Department of Education. They are professionals with strong clinical backgrounds and experience.
Licensed speech-language pathologists and audiologists are also required by law to complete 30 hours of continuing competency learning activities every three years.