Michigan Early Intervention Requirements for Practice

The information below is collected from state licensure boards or regulatory agencies responsible for developing requirements for the professions of audiology and/or speech-language pathology to work in the early intervention setting. The information is reviewed on an annual basis. Please be advised that laws, regulations, and policies may change at any time, so always check with your state for the most up-to-date information.

Audiology and Speech-Language Pathology

Education

Master’s degree

Certification/Licensure

State licensure is issued by the Michigan Board of Audiology and/or the Michigan Board of Speech-Language Pathology.

Training

Any audiologist participating in or providing the following to children and families receiving Part C services must complete the Essentials of Early On Training:

Evaluation of the child or assessment of the child and family;
Family training, counseling, and home visits; or
Service coordination services.

Note: The Essentials of Early On Training is a state developed training, consisting of 5 online modules, to ensure the provider has the basic core understanding of important aspects of early intervention.

Agency Overview

Department of Education, Early On

Resources

For further information regarding audiologists and speech-language pathologists working in the early intervention setting, please visit these websites:

Questions regarding state advocacy issues? Call ASHA at 800-498-2071 and ask for the State Advocacy Team.