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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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Subject Audiology & Speech-language Pathology, Rehabilitation
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

Challenging the Field: Moving Beyond Disparity Descriptions to Actionable Steps in Aphasia Research

Warren C. Brown, Brandi L. Newkirk-Turner

10.1044/2026_ajslp-25-00493
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Cross-Linguistic and Cross-Cultural Effects on Picture Description: A Main Concept Analysis in Korean and English Speakers With and Without Aphasia

Yae Rin Yoo, Jimin Park, Jee Eun Sung

10.1044/2026_ajslp-25-00422
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Erratum to “Management of Velopharyngeal Impairment in Adults With Dysarthria: A Systematic Review”

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10.1044/2026_ajslp-26-00046
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Questions Matter: Investigating the Role of Caregiver Interactions in Children With Down Syndrome

Tiffany Chavers Edgar, Emily Schworer, Catherine Rogers Gaspar, Audra Sterling

10.1044/2026_ajslp-25-00254
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Each Child Matters: Contributing Factors to Speech-Language Pathologists' Perceptions of Stuttering Therapy

Megan Arney, Katelyn Gerwin, Chelsea A. Johnson, Bridget Walsh

10.1044/2026_ajslp-24-00515
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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

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