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Language Speech and Hearing Services in Schools

Language, Speech, and Hearing Services in Schools is a quarterly, online-only, international, peer-reviewed scholarly journal published continuously since 1970. It publishes research and other scholarly articles related to audiology and speech-language pathology in schools, focusing on children and adolescents, and aims to advance evidence-based practice through new studies, critical reviews, and meta-analyses.

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Subject Audiology & Speech-language Pathology, Rehabilitation
Impact Factor 2.9
Quartile Q1
Open Access Type Closed
ISSN 0161-1461
eISSN 1558-9129
Invitation Only No
Cost Range Authors can publish under a copyright transfer model or choose an author-pays open access option. Supplemental files are deposited in Figshare without charge.

Submission Instructions

Language Speech and Hearing Services in Schools accepts the following article types. Click on an article type to view submission instructions.

Research Article

Cover Letter A cover letter explaining the need for additional length should be provided if the manuscript exceeds the suggested 40-page limit. The cover letter must explain why added manuscript length is needed.
Abstract Research Articles must include an abstract. The abstract should be 150–250 words. The abstract must be structured. The abstract must use the headings Purpose, Method, Results, and Conclusions.
Manuscript Research Articles have a suggested maximum length of 40 manuscript pages including citations, tables, and figures, but excluding supplemental materials. Research Articles must include an abstract, introduction, methods and results sections, discussion, and relevant citations. Any text in the manuscript based in whole or in part on output produced by generative artificial intelligence or similar technologies must be declared by the authors.
References References must follow APA style. References must list all cited literature alphabetically and then chronologically under each author.
Figures & Tables Each table or figure should appear on its own page. Tables and figures must be identified using Arabic numerals.
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Review Article

Cover Letter A cover letter is required only if the manuscript exceeds the suggested length limit. The cover letter must explain why added length is needed for a manuscript longer than the suggested limit.
Abstract An abstract is required. Abstract must be 150–250 words. Abstract must be structured. Abstract must use the headings Purpose, Method, Results, and Conclusions.
Manuscript Review Article length has a suggested maximum of 40 manuscript pages including citations, tables, and figures, excluding supplemental materials. Manuscript should be organized as title page, abstract, introduction, method, results, discussion, acknowledgments, references, tables and figures, with appendices and supplemental information optional. Any text based in whole or in part on generative AI or similar technologies and included in the manuscript must be declared by the authors.
References References must follow APA style. References must be listed alphabetically and then chronologically under each author.
Figures & Tables Each table or figure should appear on its own page. Tables and figures must be identified using Arabic numerals.
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Research Note

Cover Letter A cover letter explaining the need for added length is required only for manuscripts exceeding the general suggested upper limit of 40 pages. The cover letter must explain why the added manuscript length is needed.
Abstract Research Notes must include a short abstract. Abstract should be 150–250 words. Abstract must be structured. Abstract must use the headings Purpose, Method, Results, and Conclusions.
Manuscript Research Notes have a suggested maximum length of 20 manuscript pages including citations, tables, and figures, with supplemental materials excluded from this length guideline. Research Notes must include a short abstract and introductory paragraph. Any text based in whole or in part on output produced by generative artificial intelligence or similar technologies and included in the manuscript must be declared.
References References must follow APA style. References must be listed alphabetically and then chronologically under each author.
Figures & Tables Each table or figure should appear on its own page. Tables and figures must be identified using Arabic numerals.
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Clinical Focus

Cover Letter A cover letter explaining why added length is needed should be provided if the manuscript exceeds the suggested length guideline. The cover letter should explain why the added manuscript length is needed.
Abstract An abstract is required. Abstract must be 150–250 words. Abstract must be structured. Abstract must use the headings Purpose, Method, Results, and Conclusions.
Manuscript Clinical Focus articles have a suggested maximum length of 40 manuscript pages including citations, tables, and figures, excluding supplemental materials. Manuscript should be organized as title page, abstract, introduction, method, results, discussion, acknowledgments, references, tables and figures, with appendices and supplemental information optional. A data availability statement must appear in the manuscript before the references, and any text based in whole or in part on generative AI output included in the manuscript must be declared.
References References must follow APA style. References must list all cited literature and cited tools, standards, and software, and should be arranged alphabetically and then chronologically under each author.
Figures & Tables Each table or figure should appear on its own page. Tables and figures must be identified using Arabic numerals, and table titles and figure captions should be concise but explanatory.
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Letter To The Editor

Cover Letter A cover letter explaining added length is required only for submissions longer than the suggested 40-page upper limit. Cover letter must explain why the added length is needed for manuscripts exceeding the suggested 40-page upper limit.
Abstract An abstract is required. Abstract must be 150–250 words. Abstract must be structured. Abstract must use the headings Purpose, Method, Results, and Conclusions.
Manuscript A guideline of 40 pages including title page, abstract, text, acknowledgments, references, appendixes, tables, and figures is suggested as an upper limit for most manuscript types. Manuscript should be organized as title page, abstract, introduction, method, results, discussion, acknowledgments, data availability statement, references, tables and figures, appendices if used, and supplemental information if used. Manuscript must include a data availability statement before the references section and must declare any text based in whole or in part on generative AI output.
References References must follow APA style. References must list all cited literature and relevant tools, standards, and specialized software, and be arranged alphabetically and then chronologically under each author.
Figures & Tables Each table or figure should appear on its own page. Tables and figures must be identified using Arabic numerals.
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Recent Publications

Heritage Speakers Telling Fictional Stories in Two Languages: Cross-Linguistic Differences in Macrostructure

Sveta Fichman, Carmit Altman, Joel Walters, Sharon Armon-Lotem

10.1044/2026_lshss-25-00179
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Assessment of Personal Narrative Skills in Children Aged 4–18 Years: A Systematic Review

Vani Gupta, Stephanie Malone, Lucy Dipper, Marleen F. Westerveld

10.1044/2026_lshss-25-00115
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Introduction to the Forum: Global Assessment of Narratives

Marleen F. Westerveld, Natalia Gagarina

10.1044/2026_lshss-26-00166
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A Randomized Controlled Trial of Social Support Intervention Effects on Stress and Burnout in School-Based Speech-Language Pathologists

Leesa Marante, Shannon Hall-Mills

10.1044/2026_lshss-25-00114
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Can We Identify Struggling Writers in the Classroom Using Pseudowords?

Mariona Pascual, Mario Figueroa, Naymé Salas

10.1044/2026_lshss-25-00170
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Frequently asked questions

How long does it take to publish?

Time from submission to final decision can take as little as approximately 4 months assuming two rounds of review. First revisions are due within up to 6 weeks, second revisions within up to 3 weeks, and production after acceptance should take about 6 weeks.

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Is a cover letter required?

A cover letter is requested when a manuscript exceeds the general page-length guideline, providing a rationale for the added length.

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What are the publication costs?

The journal offers an author-pays open access option and also supports green open access options.

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Research Topics

Language Development and Disorders Reading and Literacy Development Family and Disability Support Research Hearing Impairment and Communication Stuttering Research and Treatment Hearing Loss and Rehabilitation Phonetics and Phonology Research Assistive Technology in Communication and Mobility Neurobiology of Language and Bilingualism Multilingual Education and Policy Educational and Psychological Assessments Autism Spectrum Disorder Research Voice and Speech Disorders Early Childhood Education and Development Writing and Handwriting Education Behavioral and Psychological Studies Child Development and Digital Technology Noise Effects and Management Dysphagia Assessment and Management Language, Discourse, Communication Strategies Cognitive and developmental aspects of mathematical skills Linguistic Variation and Morphology Child and Adolescent Psychosocial and Emotional Development Collaborative Teaching and Inclusion EFL/ESL Teaching and Learning

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