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American Journal Of Speech-language Pathology

American Journal of Speech-Language Pathology is a scholarly journal published by ASHA in speech-language pathology. The journal lists Editors-in-Chief Amy L. Donaldson and Rita R. Patel and reports an Impact Factor of 2.5 (2024) and a 5-Year Impact Factor of 3.1.

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Impact Factor 2.5
Quartile Q1
Open Access Type Closed
ISSN 1058-0360
eISSN 1558-9110
Invitation Only No
Cost Range Open access fee applies if authors choose to publish open access after acceptance.

Submission Instructions

American Journal Of Speech-language Pathology accepts the following article types. Click on an article type to view submission instructions.

Peer-Reviewed Research

Cover Letter Cover Letter requirements are not specified.
Abstract An abstract is required for Peer-Reviewed Research articles. The abstract must be structured.
Manuscript Peer-Reviewed Research articles have a suggested maximum length of 40 manuscript pages including citations, tables, and figures. The manuscript must include an introduction, methods, results, and discussion. The main document must include manuscript text, references, and figure captions on a dedicated page at the end when applicable.
References Relevant citations must be included.
Figures & Tables Figures must be uploaded separately, and each table must be uploaded separately as a Microsoft Word file. Figure captions must be listed on a dedicated page at the end of the main document and each table file must include a caption.
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Critical Reviews

Cover Letter Cover Letter requirements are not specified.
Abstract Abstract must be structured.
Manuscript Critical Reviews have a suggested maximum length of 40 manuscript pages including citations, tables, and figures.
References References requirements are not specified.
Figures & Tables Figures must be uploaded separately, and each table must be uploaded separately as a Microsoft Word file.
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Meta-Analyses

Cover Letter Cover Letter requirements are not specified.
Abstract Abstract must be structured.
Manuscript Manuscript should have a suggested maximum length of 40 pages including citations, tables, and figures. Critical Reviews and Meta-Analyses should be prepared with the same rigor as a research article reporting specific results.
References References requirements are not specified.
Figures & Tables Figures must be uploaded separately, and each table must be uploaded separately as a Microsoft Word file.
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Scholarly Articles

Cover Letter Cover Letter requirements are not specified.
Abstract A structured abstract is required. Abstract must be structured.
Manuscript Scholarly Articles have a suggested maximum length of 40 manuscript pages including citations, tables, and figures.
References References requirements are not specified.
Figures & Tables Figures must be uploaded separately, each table must be uploaded separately as a Microsoft Word file, and figure captions must be listed on a dedicated page at the end of the main document. Each table file must include a caption and all text in tables must be editable.
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Recent Publications

Inconsistencies in Clinical Reporting of Nasopharyngoscopy for Evaluating Velopharyngeal Closure: A Multisite Study

Jessica L. Chee-Williams, Emma K. Stewart, Thomas J. Sitzman, Jamie L. Perry

10.1044/2026_ajslp-25-00622
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Evidence for the Treatment of Co-Occurring Stuttering and Speech Sound Disorders in Children: A Scoping Review

Jacqueline Collins, Elisabeth Harrison, Joanne Walters, Rachael Unicomb

10.1044/2026_ajslp-25-00312
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“A Better Way of Just Being Free”: Exploring How Stroke Survivors With Aphasia Experienced an Intervention Combining Communication Strategy Training With Acceptance and Commitment Therapy

June Bracken, Alyssa Kelly, Eric C. Meyer, Rachael Hass, Eva Xiao, Tyson G. Harmon, Elizabeth R. Skidmore, Rebecca Hunting Pompon, William S. Evans

10.1044/2026_ajslp-25-00434
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Lived Experiences of Speech-Language Pathology Students With Disabilities in Their Clinical Training

Anu Subramanian, Stacie M. Hatfield, Erin Redle Sizemore

10.1044/2026_ajslp-25-00329
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Cross-Linguistic Insights From the Boston Naming Test: Structural Comparability and Performance Comparisons of English and Korean Speakers With Aphasia

Jee Eun Sung, Junyoung Shin, Adolfo M. García, Michael Scimeca, Swathi Kiran

10.1044/2026_ajslp-25-00417
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Research Topics

Language Development and Disorders Neurobiology of Language and Bilingualism Reading and Literacy Development Voice and Speech Disorders Stuttering Research and Treatment Dysphagia Assessment and Management Family and Disability Support Research Assistive Technology in Communication and Mobility Phonetics and Phonology Research Autism Spectrum Disorder Research Tracheal and airway disorders Hearing Impairment and Communication Traumatic Brain Injury Research Interpreting and Communication in Healthcare Hearing Loss and Rehabilitation Child Nutrition and Feeding Issues Esophageal and GI Pathology Stroke Rehabilitation and Recovery Cerebral Palsy and Movement Disorders Dementia and Cognitive Impairment Research Behavioral and Psychological Studies Infant Development and Preterm Care Child and Adolescent Psychosocial and Emotional Development Child Development and Digital Technology Action Observation and Synchronization