AAC: Augmentative and Alternative Communication

Aims & Scope

As the official journal of the International Society for Augmentative and Alternative Communication (ISAAC), Augmentative and Alternative Communication (AAC) publishes scientific articles related to the field of augmentative and alternative communication (AAC) that report research concerning assessment, treatment, rehabilitation, and education of people who use or have the potential to use AAC systems; or that discuss theory, technology, and systems development relevant to AAC.

The broad range of topic included in the Journal reflects the development of this field internationally.

Manuscripts submitted to AAC should fall within one of the following categories, AND MUST COMPLY with associated page maximums listed on page 3 of the Manuscript Preparation Guide.

Research articles (full peer review), These manuscripts report the results of original empirical research, including studies using qualitative and quantitative methodologies, with both group and single-case experimental research designs (e.g, Binger et al., 2008; Petroi et al., 2014).

Technical, research, and intervention notes (full peer review): These are brief manuscripts that address methodological, statistical, technical, or clinical issues or innovations that are of relevance to the AAC community and are designed to bring the research community’s attention to areas that have been minimally or poorly researched in the past (e.g., research note: Thunberg et al., 2016; intervention notes: Laubscher et al., 2019).

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Metrics & Ranking

Impact Factor

Year	Value
2025	1.6
2024	2.10

SJR (SCImago Journal Rank)

Year	Value
2024	0.742

Quartile

Year	Value
2024	Q1

Journal Rank

Year	Value
2024	7498

Journal Citation Indicator

Year	Value
2024	223

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Abstracting & Indexing

Journal is indexed in leading academic databases, ensuring global visibility and accessibility of our peer-reviewed research.

• Scopus
• Google Scholar
• Web of Science
• Medline

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Subjects & Keywords

Journal’s research areas, covering key disciplines and specialized sub-topics in Health Professions and Medicine, designed to support cutting-edge academic discovery.

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Most Cited Articles

The Most Cited Articles section features the journal's most impactful research, based on citation counts. These articles have been referenced frequently by other researchers, indicating their significant contribution to their respective fields.

• The iPad and Mobile Technology Revolution: Benefits and Challenges for Individuals who require Augmentative and Alternative Communication

  Citation: 335

  Authors: David, Janice

• Communicative Competence for Individuals who require Augmentative and Alternative Communication: A New Definition for a New Era of Communication?

  Citation: 311

  Authors: Janice, David

• Toward a definition of communicative competence for individuals using augmentative and alternative communication systems

  Citation: 291

  Authors: Janice

• Perspectives of speech language pathologists regarding success versus abandonment of AAC

  Citation: 238

  Authors: Jeanne M., Ella, Carla, Jayanti

• Interaction involving individuals using augmentative and alternative communication systems: State of the art and future directions

  Citation: 218

  Authors: Janice

• AAC technologies for young children with complex communication needs: State of the science and future research directions

  Citation: 216

  Authors: Janice, Kathryn

• Communication Partner Instruction in AAC: Present Practices and Future Directions

  Citation: 196

  Authors: Jennifer, David

• Effects of Communication Partner Instruction on the Communication of Individuals using AAC: A Meta-Analysis

  Citation: 192

  Authors: Jennifer, Kimberly A., Melissa D., Cathy

• AAC for adults with acquired neurological conditions: A review

  Citation: 186

  Authors: David R., Susan, Laura, Aimee

• New and emerging AAC technology supports for children with complex communication needs and their communication partners: State of the science and future research directions

  Citation: 182

  Authors: Janice, David, Jessica

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