Getting Started With Your Special Interest Groups

Collaborate with a community of curious professionals.

We're excited that you decided to be part of one or more of ASHA's Special Interest Groups (SIGs). Now, let's get the most out of your SIG affiliate benefits.

Keep Current & Hone Your Skills

Read Perspectives

Let Perspectives of the ASHA Special Interest Groups, the online scholarly review journal for SIG affiliates, translate research into practice for you! Access articles published by all 20 SIGs.

Tip: Bookmark your SIG's Perspectives landing page for easy access.

Attend an Online SIG Event

The SIGs regularly invite industry experts to host free online educational events for SIG affiliates.

Tip: Some SIG events are offered for professional development hours (PDHs), which can be applied toward ASHA certification maintenance.

Earn ASHA CEUs by Studying Perspectives

Earn ASHA CEUs through self-study of your SIGs' Perspectives. Each learning assessment is available for $5.

Tip: Perspectives' self-studies from all 20 SIGs are included in the ASHA Learning Pass.

 

Tap Into the SIG Professional Network

Explore the SIG Online Community

Get advice, share new findings, or simply connect with others on your SIG's Community, the online discussion board for SIG affiliates.

Tip: Customize your Community email alerts so you never miss out!

Find Virtual Networking Events

Register for a Virtual Open House and Networking Meeting and grow your professional network from the comfort of your couch!

SIGs at the ASHA Convention

SIG-Developed Education Sessions

Attending the annual ASHA Convention? Look for 1-hour education sessions and ticketed Short Courses organized by the SIGs.

Tip: SIG affiliates save 50% on tickets to SIG-developed Short Courses at the ASHA Convention!

SIG Social Events

Meet your fellow SIG affiliates at the SIG Open House and Networking Meetings. Pick up some SIG swag and make new professional connections.

Get Involved

Volunteer with the SIGs

Looking to do more? Volunteer to help lead and plan your SIG's annual activities.

Showcase Your Credentials

Use the approved ASHA Certified Member and SIG affiliate logos to display your ASHA Certificate of Clinical Competence (CCC) credentials and SIG affiliation.

Questions about SIGs

Contact us:

  • E-mail us at SIGs@asha.org.
  • Call us at 800-498-2071 (Monday–Friday, 8:30 a.m.–5 p.m. ET).

View the SIG Refund Policy.

 

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