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Augmentative and Alternative Communication

Augmentative and Alternative Communication is a Taylor & Francis journal with subscription options and open access articles.

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Subject Audiology & Speech-language Pathology, Rehabilitation

Impact Factor 1.6

Quartile Q3

Open Access Type Hybrid

ISSN 0743-4618

eISSN 1477-3848

Invitation Only No

Cost Range If authors choose open access, an Article Publishing Charge (APC) may apply. If authors choose not to publish open access, there is no APC.

Submission Instructions

Augmentative and Alternative Communication accepts the following article types. Click on an article type to view submission instructions.

Research Articles

Cover Letter Cover Letter requirements are not specified.

Abstract A non-structured abstract is required. Abstract must not exceed 250 words. Abstract must be non-structured.

Manuscript Research Articles must not exceed 35 double-spaced pages excluding the title page, abstract, supplemental files, and endnotes, and including references, tables, and figures. Keywords must be included and alphabetized, and any use of AI must be acknowledged in the paper.

References References and tables must comply with APA 7. References must cite relevant, timely, and verified literature and authors are responsible for their accuracy.

Figures & Tables Tables must be editable and submitted as Word files.

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Review Articles

Cover Letter Cover Letter requirements are not specified.

Abstract Abstract must be non-structured and must not exceed 250 words. Abstract must be non-structured.

Manuscript Review Articles must not exceed 35 double-spaced pages, excluding the title page, abstract, supplemental files, and endnotes, and including references, tables, and figures. Keywords must be included and alphabetized, and any use of AI in the paper must be acknowledged.

References References requirements are not specified.

Figures & Tables Tables must be editable and submitted as Word files.

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Research Notes

Cover Letter Cover Letter requirements are not specified.

Abstract Abstract must not exceed 250 words. Abstract must be non-structured.

Manuscript Research Notes must not exceed 25 double-spaced pages, excluding the title page, abstract, supplemental files, and endnotes, and including references, tables, and figures. Keywords must be alphabetized, and any use of AI in the paper must be acknowledged.

References References requirements are not specified.

Figures & Tables Figures & Tables requirements are not specified.

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Case Reports

Cover Letter Cover Letter requirements are not specified.

Abstract An abstract is required. Abstract must not exceed 250 words. Abstract must be non-structured.

Manuscript Case Reports must not exceed 20 double-spaced pages excluding the title page and abstract and including references, tables, and figures. Keywords must be alphabetized, and any use of AI must be acknowledged in the paper.

References References requirements are not specified.

Figures & Tables Tables must be editable and submitted as Word files.

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Recent Publications

Ability adaptive AAC: toward a modular, open-source framework

Dmitri Katz, Andrea Zisman, Anthony Johnston, Mohamed Bennasar, Anas Muhammad, Asmail Muftah

10.1080/07434618.2026.2716643

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Cultural, familial, and technological factors influencing AAC implementation for non-speaking autistic children in the Arab community in Israel

Khaloob Kawar

10.1080/07434618.2026.2716671

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The use of AAC by children with autism in special education classrooms in Malaysia: perspective of special education teachers and parents

Hazel Bee Leng Cheah, Susheel Joginder Singh, Ivonne Jinn Yee Ling, Yazmin Ahmad Rusli, Natalie R. Andzik

10.1080/07434618.2026.2716690

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Profile of children with speech and motor impairments eligible for using robots in collaborative game environments in Brazil

Laila Souza, João Santana, Yosra Kazemi, Beata Batorowicz, Sidney Givigi, Rosana Givigi

10.1080/07434618.2026.2696231

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Developing Reco-intervention for individuals who use aided AAC and their partners: an Intervention Mapping Protocol

Irina Savolainen, Anna-Kaisa Antila, Eeva Uoti

10.1080/07434618.2026.2677481

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Frequently asked questions

How long does it take to publish?

77 days average from submission to first decision; 80 days average from submission to first post-review decision; 38 days average from acceptance to online publication.

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What are the publication costs?

Subscription options and pricing are available, and the journal publishes open access articles.

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Research Topics

Assistive Technology in Communication and Mobility Hearing Impairment and Communication Autism Spectrum Disorder Research Digital Accessibility for Disabilities Family and Disability Support Research Language Development and Disorders Cerebral Palsy and Movement Disorders Behavioral and Psychological Studies Disability Education and Employment Neurobiology of Language and Bilingualism Tactile and Sensory Interactions Reading and Literacy Development Speech and dialogue systems Gaze Tracking and Assistive Technology Technology Use by Older Adults Tracheal and airway disorders Diverse Scientific and Economic Studies Phonetics and Phonology Research Language, Discourse, Communication Strategies Hearing Loss and Rehabilitation Infant Development and Preterm Care Subtitles and Audiovisual Media Speech Recognition and Synthesis Stuttering Research and Treatment Child Development and Digital Technology

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