About this journal

Aims and scope

The Journal of Clinical Practice in Speech-Language Pathology (JCPSLP) is the major clinical publication of Speech Pathology Australia. Each issue of JCPSLP aims to contain a range of high-quality material that appeals to a broad membership base. JCPSLP is produced three times a year in March, July and November. JCPSLP was previously published as ACQuiring Knowledge in Speech, Language and Hearing (ACQ).

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Editorial board

Co-Editors
Andy Smidt, University of Sydney, Australia
Katrina Blyth, University of Sydney, Australia

Editorial Board
Shaun Ziegenfusz
Lindy McAllister
Leah Hanley
Nicole McGill 

Open access

Journal of Clinical Practice in Speech-Language Pathology is a hybrid open access journal that is part of our Open Select publishing program, giving you the option to publish open access. Publishing open access means that your article will be free to access online immediately on publication, increasing the visibility, readership, and impact of your research.

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  4. Comply with funding mandates and meet the requirements of your institution, employer or funder
  5. Rigorous peer review for every open access article

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Society information

Speech Pathology Australia (SPA) is the national peak body for the speech pathology profession in Australia. Speech pathologists are university trained allied health professionals with expertise in the assessment and treatment of communication and/or swallowing difficulties. Discover more benefits of joining the SPA community. 

Speech Pathology Australia publishes two journals:

International Journal of Speech-Language Pathology
Journal of Clinical Practice in Speech-Language Pathology

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