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341            <p>The American Speech-Language-Hearing Association (ASHA) is the national professional, scientific, and credentialing association for <a href="/research/memberdata/">247,000 members, certificate holders, and affiliates</a> who are audiologists; speech-language pathologists; speech, language, and hearing scientists; audiology and speech-language pathology assistants; and students. Audiologists specialize in preventing and assessing hearing and balance disorders as well as providing audiologic treatment, including hearing aids. Speech-language pathologists (SLPs) identify, assess, and treat speech, language, and swallowing disorders. Learn about the <a href="/about/professional-associations-and-unions/">differences between professional associations and unions</a>.</p>
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