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The South African Journal of Communication Disorders (SAJCD) is concerned with research, and critically evaluative theoretical, philosophical and conceptual issues dealing with aspects of human communication and its disorders, dysphagia, service provision, training and policy. View our Editorial Team.


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 LATEST ARTICLES

Reviewer Acknowledgement

 
Acknowledgement to reviewers  
Editorial Office
31 October 2025

Editorial

 
Shaping a research-driven future for speech-language therapy and audiology in South Africa  
Anita Edwards, Anna-Mari Olivier, Faheema Mahomed-Asmail, Jeannie van der Linde
31 October 2025

Original Research

 
Identifying and describing school-age children who would benefit from AAC: A scoping review of survey tools  
Bathobile C. Ngcobo, Juan Bornman
25 October 2025

Clinical Perspective

 
The psychometric status of child language assessment tools in South Africa’s official languages  
Frenette Southwood, Chelsea Brönn, Heather J. Brookes, Carmen Defty, Helena Kruger
21 October 2025

Original Research

 
Adjustment to the learning environment among university students who are deaf or hard of hearing  
Kayla Percival, Mahanoor Ahmed, Nasim B. Khan
30 September 2025

Original Research

 
Detecting change in a caregiver-mediated autism intervention using the Joint Engagement Rating Inventory  
Zahra Dawood, Katlego Sebolai, Minkateko Ndlovu, Marisa Viljoen, Noleen Seris, Nokuthula Shabalala, Petrus J. de Vries, Lauren Franz, Michal Harty
26 September 2025

Original Research

 
Pragmatics: Exploring language use by younger generations in Pedi families  
Mamaila J. Mogolane, Joanne Neille, Jenna Sher
26 August 2025

Original Research

 
Developmental outcomes of small infants at a high-risk clinic: A short-term longitudinal study  
Tayla-Ann Macaskill, Maria du Toit, Renata Eccles, Marien A. Graham, Jeannie van der Linde
14 August 2025

Table of Contents

 
Table of Contents Vol 71, No 1 (2024)  
Editorial Office
11 August 2025

Original Research

 
Reliability of nurse-administered infant hearing screening using otoacoustic emissions  
Mukovhe Phanguphangu, Andrew J. Ross
25 July 2025
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Posted: 2025-11-07

Website Update: AOSIS Transitioning to CRediT Authorship Taxonomy

 

Starting in November 2025, AOSIS will begin using CRediT (Contributor Roles Taxonomy) authorship contribution statements for all new submissions and acceptances. Published articles reflecting CRediT statements will appear from 2026. Guidance is available under the Author Guidelines: Formatting Requirements, and all contributions should be disclosed in the Authorship, Disclosure Statements, Copyright, and License Agreement Form (Cover Letter) at submission or the Authorship Change Request Form. Following these guidelines ensures transparency, accountability, and integrity in the publication process.

 
Posted: 2025-11-05

Notification: Recognition of Reviewers for Volume 72 of South African Journal of Communication Disorders

 
We extend our sincere thanks to the following reviewers for their vital contributions to Volume 72 of South African Journal of Communication Disorders. Your expertise and thoughtful feedback helped to uphold our commitment to academic excellence! Your hard work not only improves the quality of the journal but also enriches the broader field of research. We hope to continue working with you in future volumes.  
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Press Release: Who owns our knowledge? Open Access Week 2025 theme

 
Discover how AOSIS supports Open Access Week 2025 with the theme 'Who owns our knowledge?' Learn about our commitment to open access, community-driven solutions, and making knowledge accessible to all. Read our blog.  
Posted: 2025-10-20

Website Update: AI in Research: Transparency and Compliance Reminder

 
In 2025, the inclusion of AI policies became compulsory for all SciELO SA journals. Authors and reviewers using AI-assisted technology must disclose their use in manuscripts to ensure transparency, accuracy, and trust. Guidance is available in the Plagiarism, Fabrication and Artificial Intelligence Policy page and the Submission Guidelines under 'AI-assisted technologies' in the formatting requirements. Not sure if this journal is indexed in SciELO SA? Please check our Indexing Services page.  
Posted: 2025-10-03
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