American Academy of Private Practice in Speech Pathology and Audiology

Welcome to AAPPSPA, the voice and resource for private practitioners!

AAPPSPA Members are active and connected. You can count on us for leadership, professional support, resources and solutions. The environment of private practice has changed considerably since the organization's founding in 1964, but the goals of AAPPSPA have remained focused on the functions and concerns that impact private practitioners.

Join us in our mission to:

• Foster the highest ideals and principles of private practice in speech pathology and audiology.
• Provide interaction and communication among those in private practice.
• Create and elevate professional standards among those in private practice.
• Provide ongoing interaction relevant to the private practitioner.

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AAPPSPA is an interesting mix of seasoned private practitioners and those who are embarking on their first business adventure. It consists of solo-practitioners as well as directors of multi-faceted practices. There are urban, suburban and rural practices. Our multi-cultural members work with children and adults, in home offices, home care, medical practices, hospitals, school contracts, clinics, universities and commercial industry. Daily workloads of members are as diverse as direct treatment or evaluation of patients, creating therapy materials or software, giving continuing education seminars and using media to get the message across. Given the nature of the private practitioner, many members are on the cutting edge of industry growth and change. Come Join the Mix!

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