The Journal of the American Academy of Audiology presents information for the audiology profession written in objective, neutral and scientific language. The journal follows the AMA (American Medical Association) Manual of Style, with some exceptions specific to the journal and the American Academy of Audiology.
In addition, JAAA and all Academy publications follow the American Psychological Association “Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion: Inclusive Language Guide,” second edition.
Additional terms used by the journal:
Use: Audiological. Do not use: audiologic.
Use: d/Deaf or hard of hearing. Do not use: deaf, hard of hearing, etc.
Health care (a noun) is written as two words. Do not use: healthcare (written as one word).
Health care, when used as an adjective, is hyphenated. For example: health-care settings, health-care experts.
Use: Hearing-health care. Do not use: hearing health care.
Use: Hearing-health-care professionals. Do not use: hearing health care professionals.
In addition, the journal uses person-first language.
For example:
Use: individuals who are d/Deaf or hard of hearing. Do not use: d/Deaf or hard-of-hearing individuals.
Use: students who are d/Deaf or hard of hearing. Do not use: d/Deaf or hard-of-hearing students.
