Clinical Specialty Recognition: General Information

These Web pages provide information about ASHA's Clinical Specialty Recognition Program for ASHA-certified individuals who wish to become board recognized specialists and for groups of ASHA members who wish to petition for a specialty area.

Our general information will answer frequently asked questions about becoming a board recognized specialist. The overview of ASHA's Specialty Recognition Program includes the following information:

1. General information on the Clinical Specialty Recognition Program and a history of how the Council for Clinical Specialty Recognition was established
2. An overview of Specialty Board Application Process with the application timeline for petitioning groups [PDF]
3. Information on the establishment of a specialty board and a list of applications

Additionally, you can contact specialty boards for a particular area by using this link.