The credentialing association for speech-language pathologists, ASHA's mission is to "...promote the interests of and provide the highest quality services for professionals in audiology, speech-language pathology, and speech and hearing science, and to advocate for people with communication disabilities. http://www.asha.org/
ASHA's Professional Services Board (PSB) Accredited Programs:
This is a voluntary accreditation program. "This web page provides information on programs offering clinical services in audiology and speech-language pathology accredited by the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association Professional Services Board (ASHA-PSB)." Members attest that their facilities are well-maintained and accessible to people with disabilities, that the professionals working there are nondiscriminatory, appropriately educated and certified, use current tests and materials, follow recognized standards of care, etc. http://www.asha.org/consumers/psb/psbprog.htm
Speechville Express
is a resource for families, educators, and medical professionals, offering
information about language development in children, helping those who
care for toddlers and young children who are late talkers, and connecting
you with others who have been down this road. Language disorders and
communication impairments included are apraxia, stuttering, pervasive
developmental disorder, dysarthria, and aphasia, among others.