Children with vision differences—and particularly those with Cerebral Visual Impairment (CVI)—and their families frequently interact with speech-language pathology services during early intervention and throughout their school years. Despite this, many speech-language pathologists receive limited formal training in working with children with vision differences. As a result, the impact of visual differences on communication, learning, and participation is often underrecognized.
This upcoming Clinical Forum aims to address this gap by bringing together perspectives from a diverse range of stakeholders. The forum will focus on promoting inclusive, evidence-based, and family-centered practices for supporting children and young people with CVI, their families, and their educators.
All submissions will undergo rigorous peer review.
Clinical Forum Goals
By engaging with this forum, readers will be able to:
- Understand the nature of vision differences associated with CVI and their implications for communication-focused clinical practice and research
- Explain how CVI influences communication modalities, developmental trajectories, and outcomes in children
- Apply the framework of the International Classification of Functioning, Disability and Health (ICF) to identify facilitators and barriers affecting communication participation in children with CVI
About the Journal
Language, Speech, and Hearing Services in Schools (LSHSS) is an international, peer-reviewed journal published by the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association. The journal focuses on advancing evidence-based practice in audiology and speech-language pathology for school-aged children. It provides a platform for original research, clinical practice articles, and critical reviews that inform and improve professional practice.
Timeline
- Manuscript submission deadline: September 1, 2026
- First revision due: January 31, 2027
- Second revision due: May 30, 2027
- Planned publication: Late 2027
We invite researchers, clinicians, and interdisciplinary professionals to contribute to this important forum and help advance inclusive practices for children with CVI and their communities.