Maine Speech Language Hearing Association

01/28/2026

Please see two new job posts on our website!
Functional Pathways is hiring!

Make a lasting impact in the lives of older adults! MaineHealth is seeking a dedicated Speech and Language Pathologist (SLP) to join our compassionate care team at the Senior Health Center in Brunswick, a department of Mid Coast Hospital. This role offers the opportunity to work with aging adults in...

01/27/2026

📣 MSLHA Research Opportunity 📣

MSLHA has the opportunity to support a future Communication Sciences & Disorders (CSD) student by contributing to research being presented at the Maine State Science Fair (March 2026)!

This study explores therapist-led vs. client-led speech therapy, examining client motivation, engagement, behavior, and outcomes. We’re excited to support this work and eager to see the results—please participate if you’re able!

👇 Project Background
My name is Taryn Maldonado, and I am a homeschooled high school senior with a strong interest in speech-language pathology. I was recently accepted into the University of Maine’s Communication Sciences and Disorders program. Inspired by play-based, client-guided therapy models, this project aims to better understand which therapeutic approach most benefits clients.

🔗 Participate by completing the appropriate form below:
• Client-Led Therapy: https://forms.gle/NCctcEogCJcPZjSXA
• Therapist-Led Therapy: https://forms.gle/PWoVTT8CyApn3YF89

Thank you for supporting student research and the future of our profession! 💬✨

11/24/2025

🚨 Important Advocacy Alert for Maine SLPs, Audiologists, and Allied Professionals 🚨

The U.S. Department of Education has proposed a devastating change to the definition of a professional degree program — one that excludes speech-language pathology, audiology, PT, OT, education, nursing, and social work.
This would cap federal student loan limits and make entering our professions challenging for many future clinicians.

Your voice matters. Please take a moment to write to Senators Susan Collins & Angus King and Representatives Jared Golden & Chellie Pingree to oppose this harmful change and remind them of the value of our profession.

📝 Learn more:
https://at.asha.org/QJ

📬 Contact our legislators:
https://www.collins.senate.gov/contact/email-senator-collins
https://www.king.senate.gov/contact
https://pingree.house.gov/contact/contactform.htm
https://golden.house.gov/address_authentication?form=/contact

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Sample Letter (copy & paste):

Subject: Speech-Language Pathology is a Profession

Dear (INSERT LEGISLATOR NAME HERE),

As a Speech-Language Pathologist (SLP), I am appalled by the US Department of Education’s proposed change to the definition of a “professional degree” that would exclude speech-language pathology, audiology, physical therapy, occupational therapy, social work, teachers, and nursing. SLPs work across the lifespan to help people communicate and swallow. When a three-year-old isn’t talking, SLPs teach them to speak. When an elderly grandparent has a stroke and stops being able to feed themselves, SLPs help them regain their skills. When a Mainer has a traumatic brain injury from a car accident, SLPs assist them in regaining the ability to communicate and go back to work.

(Insert a story here about what it would have meant if you or the people you supervise could not afford to attend school to become an SLP)

If this policy comes into effect, the existing shortage of SLPs in Maine will grow. Only wealthy people will be able to afford speech-language pathology training. I urge you to strongly oppose this dangerous change.

Respectfully,
(INSERT NAME HERE), MS, CCC-SLP

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We strive to keep you informed and implore you to reach out to your legislators to educate them on the importance of Speech-Language Pathology as a profession.

Together we stand,
MSLHA Executive Council

10/28/2025

New Job Posting on our website!
https://www.maineslp.org/career-center
Speech and Language Pathologist
MaineHealth
Brunswick, ME
Part Time

The Speech Language Pathologist serves children and adults with a range of developmental, intellectual, physical, and neurological disabilities, with a specialized focus in Augmentative and Alternative Communication (AAC). This position is responsible for the evaluation, implementation, and ongoing....

10/20/2025

It’s almost here! 🎉
Kick off the MSLHA Conference this Thursday with us at Timber Bar & Kitchen, co-hosted by Boothby Therapy Services. Come relax, connect, and celebrate our incredible SLP community!

There’s still room to join — sign up here:
👉 https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSePQ53c9_f-ok6cNSY3NwuR_HaA63lTs40THZ39Dyhy8CYUOg/viewform?pli=1

Kick off conference with us! 🎉
Join MSLHA and Boothby Therapy Services for a fun evening at Timber Bar & Kitchen — a chance to relax, connect, and celebrate our amazing SLP community.

Don’t forget to sign up here:
👉 https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSePQ53c9_f-ok6cNSY3NwuR_HaA63lTs40THZ39Dyhy8CYUOg/viewform?pli=1

10/20/2025

A huge thank you to our 2025 MSLHA Conference Sponsors for making this week’s event in Brewer, Maine possible! 💙

Your support allows us to bring high-quality continuing education, networking, and professional growth opportunities to speech, language, and hearing professionals across the state.
We truly couldn’t do it without you — your partnership helps us strengthen our field and our community!

👏 We can’t wait to celebrate and connect at the conference this Thursday and Friday!

10/20/2025

https://www.maineslp.org/career
Rehab Without Walls Neuro Rehab

The mission of the Maine Speech Language Hearing Association (MSLHA) is to serve speech-language pathologists, audiologists, students and other communication specialists by providing resources, information, advocacy, networking, educational programs, and public awareness to deliver the highest quali...

10/20/2025

📣 Join Us for the MSLHA Annual Business Meeting!

Our Annual Business Meeting will be held Friday, October 24, 2025, during our Annual Conference in Brewer, Maine.

Visit our website to view the Report to Members from the Executive Council, as well as the Meeting Agenda and Election Ballot 👉 www.maineslp.org

Printed copies will also be available at the meeting.

Your participation and input are essential to the success of our organization — we can’t wait to see you there!

The mission of the Maine Speech Language Hearing Association (MSLHA) is to serve speech-language pathologists, audiologists, students and other communication specialists by providing resources, information, advocacy, networking, educational programs, and public awareness to deliver the highest quali...

10/20/2025

The MSLHA Conference kicks off this Thursday and Friday in Brewer, Maine!
We’re so grateful to our vendors for joining us and helping make this event possible.

Your booths, resources, and energy bring so much to our conference each year — from networking to giveaways and all the fun in between!

We can’t wait to see you all this week and connect in person!
Thank you for supporting Maine’s speech, language, and hearing community 💙

10/11/2025

Kick off conference with us! 🎉
Join MSLHA and Boothby Therapy Services for a fun evening at Timber Bar & Kitchen — a chance to relax, connect, and celebrate our amazing SLP community.

Don’t forget to sign up here:
👉 https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSePQ53c9_f-ok6cNSY3NwuR_HaA63lTs40THZ39Dyhy8CYUOg/viewform?pli=1

10/08/2025

Check out the new job post for Pine Tree Society

Passionate SLP? Ready to empower students and make a real difference for the 2025-2026 school year? Join Parallel’s Provider Network and bring your dedication to children with learning differences!