A guest is an accompanying person who is neither an ASHA member (and not eligible to be), nor a related professional, and is attending the ASHA Convention in a social capacity only. Guest registration is offered so that friends or family members of registered attendees may accompany them socially in the Exhibit Hall and at special events (tickets may be required for certain special events or receptions). Guests may not attend any education sessions.

Guest badges are an official option for registered attendees to add individuals who are ineligible for ASHA membership. Guests may not register themselves; guest registrations must be affiliated with a fully registered attendee who is accompanying the guest at all times. Guest passes are not to be used as a substitute for Exhibit Hall–only passes.