American Journal of Speech-Language Pathology

Aims & Scope

The broad field of speech-language pathology, including aphasia; apraxia of speech and childhood apraxia of speech; aural rehabilitation; augmentative and alternative communication; cognitive impairment; craniofacial disorders; dysarthria; fluency disorders; language disorders in children; speech sound disorders; swallowing, dysphagia, and feeding disorders; and voice disorders.

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Metrics & Ranking

Impact Factor

Year	Value
2025	2.5
2024	2.30

Journal Rank

Year	Value
2024	5913

Journal Citation Indicator

Year	Value
2024	1732

SJR (SCImago Journal Rank)

Year	Value
2024	0.877

Quartile

Year	Value
2024	Q1

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Abstracting & Indexing

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

• Scopus
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• Web of Science

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Subjects & Keywords

Journal’s research areas, covering key disciplines and specialized sub-topics in Health Professions, Medicine, Psychology and Social Sciences, 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 Voice Handicap Index (VHI)

  Citation: 2023

  Authors: Barbara H., Alex, Cynthia, Alice, Gary, Michael S., Craig W.

• Consensus Auditory-Perceptual Evaluation of Voice: Development of a Standardized Clinical Protocol

  Citation: 816

  Authors: Gail B., Bruce R., Katherine, Julie, Robert E.

• Recommended Protocols for Instrumental Assessment of Voice: American Speech-Language-Hearing Association Expert Panel to Develop a Protocol for Instrumental Assessment of Vocal Function

  Citation: 592

  Authors: Rita R., Shaheen N., Julie, Mark, Dimitar, Tanya, Diane, Jan G., Robert

• The Effectiveness of Parent-Implemented Language Interventions: A Meta-Analysis

  Citation: 472

  Authors: Megan Y., Ann P.

• Principles of Motor Learning in Treatment of Motor Speech Disorders

  Citation: 442

  Authors: Edwin, Donald A., Shannon N., Skott E., Gabriele, Kirrie J., Richard A.

• Hearing and Believing

  Citation: 338

  Authors: Ray D.

• Application of Semantic Feature Analysis as a Treatment for Aphasic Dysnomia

  Citation: 301

  Authors: Mary, Carl A.

• Twenty-Year Follow-Up of Children With and Without Speech-Language Impairments: Family, Educational, Occupational, and Quality of Life Outcomes

  Citation: 297

  Authors: Carla J., Joseph H., E. B.

• Mapping the Early Language Environment Using All-Day Recordings and Automated Analysis

  Citation: 294

  Authors: Jill, Jeffrey A., Steven F., Judith K., Charles R., D., John H. L., Terrance D.

• Evidence-Based Clinical Voice Assessment: A Systematic Review

  Citation: 279

  Authors: Nelson, Julie, Tanya, M. Preeti, Daryush, Diane, Robert

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