JOURNAL OF COMMUNICATION DISORDERS
Scope & Guideline
Fostering Knowledge in the Realm of Communication Disorders.
Introduction
Aims and Scopes
- Speech and Language Disorders:
Focuses on the identification, assessment, and treatment of various speech and language disorders, including stuttering, aphasia, and developmental language disorders. - Hearing Impairment:
Addresses issues related to hearing loss and its impact on communication, including studies on cochlear implants and auditory processing disorders. - Cultural and Linguistic Diversity:
Explores communication disorders across different cultural and linguistic backgrounds, emphasizing the need for culturally responsive assessment and intervention. - Clinical Practices and Interventions:
Investigates effective clinical practices and therapeutic interventions, including the use of technology and telehealth in speech-language pathology. - Neurogenic Communication Disorders:
Examines communication disorders resulting from neurological conditions, such as stroke and traumatic brain injury, focusing on cognitive and motor aspects of speech. - Child Development and Communication:
Studies the development of communication skills in children, particularly those with developmental delays or disorders, and the impact of early intervention.
Trending and Emerging
- Telehealth and Remote Interventions:
The rise of telehealth as a viable option for delivering speech-language therapy has garnered significant attention, particularly in response to the COVID-19 pandemic, leading to studies on its effectiveness and implementation. - Multilingualism and Bilingualism:
An increasing number of studies are focusing on communication disorders in multilingual and bilingual populations, highlighting the complexities and unique challenges faced by these individuals. - Psychosocial Factors in Communication Disorders:
Research is increasingly examining the psychosocial aspects of communication disorders, including the impact of anxiety, stigma, and social dynamics on individuals’ experiences. - Innovative Assessment Tools:
There is a growing emphasis on developing and validating novel assessment tools that can better capture the nuances of communication disorders across diverse populations. - Interdisciplinary Approaches:
Emerging themes reflect a trend towards interdisciplinary collaboration, integrating insights from fields such as psychology, education, and neuroscience into communication disorder research.
Declining or Waning
- Traditional Speech Therapy Techniques:
There has been a noticeable decline in papers focusing solely on traditional speech therapy techniques, as the field shifts towards more integrated and technology-driven approaches. - Generalized Studies on Stuttering:
While stuttering remains a significant topic, the focus has moved towards more specific populations and contexts, such as bilingual stuttering and the intersection of stuttering with social anxiety. - Basic Acoustic Analyses:
Research centered on basic acoustic analyses of speech sounds is becoming less common, with more emphasis now placed on functional outcomes and real-world applications. - Homogeneous Population Studies:
There is a decrease in studies that do not consider the diversity of patient populations, as the journal increasingly prioritizes research that accounts for cultural and linguistic diversity. - Purely Quantitative Analyses:
The trend is moving away from purely quantitative analyses towards mixed-methods approaches that incorporate qualitative insights, reflecting a broader understanding of communication disorders.
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