ASHA certification should not be required to work. We acquire a license from the state. ASHA is a private organization that profits from this requirement. In addition, ASHA has become political activists on social issues that do not align with all members. ASHA holds too much power over therapists’ careers. One has to continue sending money to organization in order to work…even if their activism is a direct violation of one’s religious convictions.

Furthermore, other therapists (OT,PT) do not have the same cerification requirements.