Audiology & Speech-Language Pathology (ASL)

Section Information

Audiology and Speech-Language Pathology focus on the assessment, diagnosis, treatment, and prevention of hearing, balance, speech, language, and communication disorders across the lifespan. These fields integrate clinical science, neurophysiology, acoustics, linguistics, and rehabilitation techniques to address impairments affecting communication and auditory function.

Modern research in audiology and speech-language pathology includes advancements in diagnostic technologies, hearing devices, auditory processing, neurogenic communication disorders, developmental language impairments, voice and swallowing disorders, and evidence-based therapeutic interventions. Digital tools, telepractice, and multidisciplinary approaches continue to transform these fields.

This section publishes research articles, clinical studies, reviews, and case reports on hearing science, speech and language disorders, clinical diagnostics, rehabilitation strategies, communication technologies, and innovations that enhance patient care in audiology and speech-language pathology.

Scope

Hearing Science and Audiological Assessment
- Psychoacoustics, auditory physiology, and neural processing
- Pure-tone audiometry, speech audiometry, and tympanometry
- Otoacoustic emissions, auditory evoked potentials, and electrophysiology
- Assessment of pediatric, adult, and geriatric hearing disorders
Hearing Disorders and Rehabilitation
- Sensorineural, conductive, and mixed hearing loss
- Hearing aids, cochlear implants, and assistive listening devices
- Aural rehabilitation, auditory training, and counseling
- Tinnitus evaluation and management
Balance and Vestibular Disorders
- Vestibular assessment and diagnostic testing
- Benign positional vertigo, vestibular hypofunction, and dizziness
- Rehabilitation strategies and balance retraining
- Integration of vestibular and multisensory processing
Speech and Language Development
- Normal and disordered language acquisition
- Speech sound disorders and phonological impairments
- Developmental language disorders and early intervention
- Assessment tools and evidence-based treatment approaches
Neurogenic Communication Disorders
- Aphasia, apraxia, and dysarthria
- Cognitive-communication impairments after brain injury
- Neurodegenerative conditions affecting communication
- Rehabilitation methods and communication strategies
Voice, Fluency, and Resonance Disorders
- Assessment of voice quality, pitch, and vocal fold function
- Therapies for dysphonia, vocal misuse, and professional voice care
- Stuttering, cluttering, and fluency interventions
- Resonance assessment and management of velopharyngeal dysfunction
Swallowing and Feeding Disorders
- Oropharyngeal dysphagia in adults and children
- Instrumental assessments including VFSS and FEES
- Rehabilitative swallowing therapy and compensatory strategies
- Feeding difficulties in pediatric populations
Clinical Practice, Technology, and Emerging Trends
- Telepractice and digital tools for assessment and therapy
- Interdisciplinary models of care and case management
- Speech and hearing assistive technologies and apps
- Research developments in auditory-language neuroscience