site URL - http://www.clinicaltrials.gov/ct/show/NCT00055549
Site description: A clinical study comparing the effects of dextromethorphan, lorazepam, and a placebo of dextromethorphan in individuals with spasmodic dysphonia, muscular tension dysphonia, or vocal tremor. Background and participation details are offered by the National Library of Medicine's ClinicalTrials.gov site.
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| Previous 10 | VoiceDoctor.net: Spasmodic Dysphonia | http://www.voicedoctor.net/therapy/dystonia.html VoiceDoctor.net: Spasmodic Dysphonia | Top/Health/Conditions_and_Diseases/Communication_Disorders/Language_and_Speech/Spasmodic_Dysphonia Fact sheet on abductor and adductor SD, with links to audio clips, diagnostic information, reviews of medical and surgical approaches, and national listings for laryngologists. Presented by James P. Thomas, MD. |
| Previous | ASHA: Spasmodic Dysphonia | http://www.asha.org/public/speech/disorders/Spasmodic-Dysphonia.htm ASHA: Spasmodic Dysphonia | Top/Health/Conditions_and_Diseases/Communication_Disorders/Language_and_Speech/Spasmodic_Dysphonia A consumer-oriented SD primer, focusing on the characteristics, diagnosis, and treatment of the condition. Published by the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association. |
| Random 1 | The World's Finest Discussion Center | http://forums.toonzone.net//forumdisplay.php?s=&forumid=8 The World's Finest Discussion Center | Top/Arts/Animation/Studios/Warner_Bros./Chats_and_Forums Home to The Justice League Board, The Batman Beyond/Zeta Board, a forum for creating Batman/Superman fan fiction, as well as general discussion forums. |
| Random 2 | Health Officials Fear Local Impact of Smallpox Plan | http://nytimes.com/2003/01/05/national/05VACC.html Health Officials Fear Local Impact of Smallpox Plan | Top/Society/Issues/Health/Vaccination New York Times article discusses concerns that local public health departments will need to cut back on their normal work in order to implement the U.S. government's smallpox vaccination plan. [Requires free registration.] |
| Random 3 | DBMD - Brainerd Diarrhea | http://www.cdc.gov/ncidod/dbmd/diseaseinfo/brainerddiarrhea_g.htm DBMD - Brainerd Diarrhea | Top/Health/Conditions_and_Diseases/Food_and_Water_Borne No cause for this illness has been found yet. Includes source of infection, symptoms, prevention, and outbreaks. |
| Random 4 | John Lilly, Ketamine and the Entities from ECCO | http://www.conspiracyarchive.com/UFOs/Gorightly.htm John Lilly, Ketamine and the Entities from ECCO | Top/Health/Pharmacy/Drugs_and_Medications/K/Ketamine/Research Article by Adam Gorightly, detailing the experiment attempting to use Ketamine to alleviate the pain of migraines, and what they discovered the effects to be. |
| Random 5 | Stop TB Initiative | http://www.stoptb.org/ Stop TB Initiative | Top/Health/Conditions_and_Diseases/Infectious_Diseases/Mycobacterial/Tuberculosis The Stop TB Initiative is a partnership for global action. The mission of Stop TB is to ensure that every person with TB has all the necessary information and access to treatment and cure; to protect vulnerable populations from TB and multidrug-resistant TB; and to prevent the unnecessary social and economic tolls of TB. |
| Next | Johns Hopkins Center for Laryngeal and Voice Disorders: Spasmodic Dysphonia | http://www.hopkinsmedicine.org/voice/spasmodic.html Johns Hopkins Center for Laryngeal and Voice Disorders: Spasmodic Dysphonia | Top/Health/Conditions_and_Diseases/Communication_Disorders/Language_and_Speech/Spasmodic_Dysphonia Introduction to the symptoms and treatment of spasmodic dysphonia, enhanced by Quicktime movies of vocal cords before and after Botox therapy for adductor SD. |
| Next 10 | Semantic and Pragmatic Problems and SPLD | http://members.tripod.com/Caroline_Bowen/spld.htm Semantic and Pragmatic Problems and SPLD | Top/Health/Conditions_and_Diseases/Communication_Disorders/Language_and_Speech/Semantic-Pragmatic_Disorder Difficulties with semantics and pragmatics and how they relate to Semantic-Pragmatic Language Disorder (SPLD), an autism spectrum disorder. |
| Random 1 | Eclectic Cloggers | http://www.oceanatlas.com/eclectics/eclectic.htm Eclectic Cloggers | Top/Arts/Performing_Arts/Dance/Folk_Dancing/Clogging Not-for-profit traditional clogging and flatfooting group from Washington state. |
| Random 4 | Western Medical Recruiters | http://www.western-med.com Western Medical Recruiters | Top/Business/Healthcare/Employment/Recruitment_and_Staffing/Recruiters Healthcare and medical placement and employment nationwide with strong focus in Western USA. |
| Random 4 | Marfan-List | http://www.marfan-list.org Marfan-List | Top/Health/Conditions_and_Diseases/Musculoskeletal_Disorders/Connective_Tissue/Marfan_Syndrome Information about an e-mail mailing list. Also includes links to other online support groups. |
| Next 70 | STUTT-X | http://lists.asu.edu/archives/stutt-x.html STUTT-X | Top/Health/Conditions_and_Diseases/Communication_Disorders/Language_and_Speech/Stuttering/Chats_and_Forums E-mail list for persons who stutter. Hosted by Arizona State University. |
| Previous 70 | Gaining Cued Speech Proficiency | http://www.uri.edu/comm_service/cued_speech/ Gaining Cued Speech Proficiency | Top/Health/Conditions_and_Diseases/Communication_Disorders/Hearing/Deafness/Cued_Speech In-depth information for parents, teachers, and clinicians on producing advanced-level cues. |
| Next 170 | The Bad Bug Book | http://www.cfsan.fda.gov/~mow/intro.html The Bad Bug Book | Top/Health/Conditions_and_Diseases/Food_and_Water_Borne This handbook provides basic facts regarding foodborne pathogenic microorganisms and natural toxins. Each chapter focuses on either one bacteria, virus, parasite, or natural toxin, providing basic facts. |
| Previous 170 | Deaf Connect | http://www.deafconnect.com Deaf Connect | Top/Health/Conditions_and_Diseases/Communication_Disorders/Hearing/Deafness/Regional_Resources The Internet version of World Deaf Directory's residential email addresses. The first service of its kind by and for the deaf world. |
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| Previous 270 | InteliHealth: Neuroma | http://www.intelihealth.com/IH/ihtIH/WSIHW000/9339/24454.html InteliHealth: Neuroma | Top/Health/Conditions_and_Diseases/Musculoskeletal_Disorders/Feet/Morton's_Neuroma Information on symptoms, diagnosis and treatment. |
| Other resource N0 | Ingrown Toenail Removal | http://www.aafp.org/afp/20020615/2547.html Ingrown Toenail Removal | Top/Health/Conditions_and_Diseases/Musculoskeletal_Disorders/Feet/Ingrown_Toenails Article from the American Family Physician. |
| Other resource N1 | Leg Cramps | http://rxinsider.com/monographs/leg_cramps.htm Leg Cramps | Top/Health/Conditions_and_Diseases/Musculoskeletal_Disorders/Leg An informational monograph on for patient counseling. |
| Other resource N2 | Leg Pain | http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/ency/article/003182.htm Leg Pain | Top/Health/Conditions_and_Diseases/Musculoskeletal_Disorders/Leg Resources from the National Library of Medicine. |
| Other resource N3 | Neck Reference | http://www.neckreference.com Neck Reference | Top/Health/Conditions_and_Diseases/Musculoskeletal_Disorders/Neck Information on causes, treatments, patient stories on neck injury, including and a physician locator. |
| Other resource N4 | American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons: Neck Pain | http://orthoinfo.aaos.org/brochure/thr_report.cfm?Thread_ID=11&topcategory=Neck American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons: Neck Pain | Top/Health/Conditions_and_Diseases/Musculoskeletal_Disorders/Neck Patient education on causes, diagnosis, and treatment options for neck pain. |
| Other resource N5 | Neck Strain | http://www.emedicinehealth.com/articles/5471-1.asp Neck Strain | Top/Health/Conditions_and_Diseases/Musculoskeletal_Disorders/Neck Information on the causes, symptoms, and treatment of neck strain. |
| Other resource N6 | Central Florida Speech and Hearing Center | http://www.cfshc.org Central Florida Speech and Hearing Center | Top/Health/Conditions_and_Diseases/Communication_Disorders Details about CFSHC's and their mission which is to provide the highest quality speech, language and hearing services. Includes news and events, services and FAQs. |
| Other resource N7 | Michigan Speech-Language-Hearing Association | http://www.michiganspeechhearing.org Michigan Speech-Language-Hearing Association | Top/Health/Conditions_and_Diseases/Communication_Disorders Descriptions of this professional organization's goals, activities, and available memberships. |
| Other resource N8 | HearingVision | http://www.hearingvision.com HearingVision | Top/Health/Conditions_and_Diseases/Communication_Disorders Introduces new methods of communication assessment and therapy for people with age-related sensory losses and their communication partners. Textbooks, evaluation/rehabilitation materials and simulation apparatus are described. |
| Other resource N9 | National Student Speech Language Hearing Association | http://www.union.ufl.edu/SAC/orgdetail.asp?org=NATIONAL+STUDENT+SPEECH+LANGUAGE+HEARING+ASSOCIATION National Student Speech Language Hearing Association | Top/Health/Conditions_and_Diseases/Communication_Disorders Current information regarding activities and projects of this group at the University of Florida. |
| Other resource N10 | Communication Disorders and Sciences | http://www.mnsu.edu/dept/comdis/kuster2/welcome.html Communication Disorders and Sciences | Top/Health/Conditions_and_Diseases/Communication_Disorders A metaguide to internet resources about communication disorders, designed for professionals and students in the fields of speech-language pathology, audiology, speech science, persons with communication disabilities (or differences), and their support persons. |
| Other resource N11 | The Elizabeth Foundation | http://www.elizabeth-foundation.org The Elizabeth Foundation | Top/Health/Conditions_and_Diseases/Communication_Disorders/Hearing UK-based organization providing parent-centered services for young children with a hearing loss. |
| Other resource N12 | Round Rock Sertoma Club | http://www.rrsertoma.org Round Rock Sertoma Club | Top/Health/Conditions_and_Diseases/Communication_Disorders/Hearing Details about this Texas service club whose primary objective is to provide the opportunity for all in our community to hear and speak clearly. Includes a newsletter, fund raising, meetings, social events and links. |
| Other resource N13 | Auditory Neuropathy Information | http://auditoryneuropathy.tripod.com/ANindex.html Auditory Neuropathy Information | Top/Health/Conditions_and_Diseases/Communication_Disorders/Hearing Contains a compilation of all the information available on the web dealing with the subject of Auditory Neuropathy, an unusual type of hearing loss, not necessarily resulting in deafness. |
| Other resource N14 | Auditory Neuropathy | http://auditoryneuropathy.tripod.com/ Auditory Neuropathy | Top/Health/Conditions_and_Diseases/Communication_Disorders/Hearing Compilation of information and links to sites. |
| Other resource N15 | CART Resources | http://www.cartprovider.net CART Resources | Top/Health/Conditions_and_Diseases/Communication_Disorders/Hearing Nationwide resource directory of Communication Access Realtime Translation, providers for deaf and hard-of-hearing individuals for school, meetings, medical/legal or anywhere you require personal captioning services. |
| Other resource N16 | Hard of Hearing Radio | http://www.cjsr.com/hohradio/ Hard of Hearing Radio | Top/Health/Conditions_and_Diseases/Communication_Disorders/Hearing Weekly program with music suitable for those with mild hearing loss, and information for the general public about dealing with this disability. Streaming audio and broadcast in Edmonton, Alberta, Canada. |
| Other resource N17 | OhSoEZ.com | http://www.ohsoez.com OhSoEZ.com | Top/Health/Conditions_and_Diseases/Communication_Disorders/Hearing/Deafness Listings of deaf community and interpreter related events throughout the nation as well as important news related to the deaf community. |
| Other resource N18 | DEAF-L Web | http://www.zak.co.il/deaf-info/old/home.html DEAF-L Web | Top/Health/Conditions_and_Diseases/Communication_Disorders/Hearing/Deafness Home to a mailing list about deafness, as well as information and links to other deaf resources. |
| Other resource N19 | Princeton Cutaneous Communication Lab | http://www.princeton.edu/~pucclabs/ Princeton Cutaneous Communication Lab | Top/Health/Conditions_and_Diseases/Communication_Disorders/Hearing/Deafness Department researches communication via skin vibrations and transmission of patterns as aids to the sensory-impaired. |
| Other resource N20 | The Deaf Resource Library | http://www.deaflibrary.org The Deaf Resource Library | Top/Health/Conditions_and_Diseases/Communication_Disorders/Hearing/Deafness Online collection of resource material and links intended to inform about deaf communities and resources in the U.S. and Japan. |
| Other resource N21 | Auditory Neuropathy Message Board | http://pub16.bravenet.com/forum/show.asp?usernum=1345042182&cpv=1 Auditory Neuropathy Message Board | Top/Health/Conditions_and_Diseases/Communication_Disorders/Hearing/Deafness Message area to share information and ask questions about AN. |
| Other resource N22 | DEAFology 101 | http://www.deafology.com/ DEAFology 101 | Top/Health/Conditions_and_Diseases/Communication_Disorders/Hearing/Deafness Comedy about deaf culture. |
| Other resource N23 | Sign Language CENTe-R | http://sign-language.cente-r.org Sign Language CENTe-R | Top/Health/Conditions_and_Diseases/Communication_Disorders/Hearing/Deafness Information and support for graduate-level professionals serving families with infants and toddlers with a hearing loss. |
| Other resource N24 | Coping with Hearing Loss | http://www.suite101.com/course.cfm/17686/overview Coping with Hearing Loss | Top/Health/Conditions_and_Diseases/Communication_Disorders/Hearing/Deafness Interactive online course to help individuals, family, and friends cope with the loss of hearing. |
| Other resource N25 | Cause of Hearing Loss | http://www.hearing-loss-cause.com/ Cause of Hearing Loss | Top/Health/Conditions_and_Diseases/Communication_Disorders/Hearing/Deafness Provides concise information on causes of hearing loss in children and adults, including tinnitus. Includes information on the difference between congenital and acquired hearing loss. |
| Other resource N26 | DeafTek | http://www.deaftek.org DeafTek | Top/Health/Conditions_and_Diseases/Communication_Disorders/Hearing/Deafness Employment opportunities for deaf people and persons that serve this population. |
| Other resource N27 | Deaf Town | http://www.deaftown.com Deaf Town | Top/Health/Conditions_and_Diseases/Communication_Disorders/Hearing/Deafness Deaftown.com is a little town on the Internet that is being built by and for deaf people. Hearing people are more than welcome to visit, of course! Deaf-related features such as news, events, information, links and more will be included. |
| Other resource N28 | All Deaf | http://www.alldeaf.com All Deaf | Top/Health/Conditions_and_Diseases/Communication_Disorders/Hearing/Deafness Free discussion forum for the public. Categories include deaf life and issues, as well as general topics. |
| Other resource N29 | DeafPopulace | http://www.deafpopulace.net/forums/ DeafPopulace | Top/Health/Conditions_and_Diseases/Communication_Disorders/Hearing/Deafness Discussion forum with topics related to interpreting, sign language, audiology, news, and non-deaf topics. |
| Other resource N30 | Milan 1880 | http://www.milan1880.com/ Milan 1880 | Top/Health/Conditions_and_Diseases/Communication_Disorders/Hearing/Deafness Information on a novel by Nick Sturley. Includes background on the Milan Conference and its repercussions on the Deaf community. |
| Other resource N31 | Singapore School for the Deaf | http://www.ssd.edu.sg/ Singapore School for the Deaf | Top/Health/Conditions_and_Diseases/Communication_Disorders/Hearing/Deafness/Regional_Resources/Asia A good resource for anything about Singaporean Deaf. Some insights about deafness and educational system they are implementing for the deaf. |
| Other resource N32 | Hidekatsu's Web Page | http://park2.wakwak.com/~hidemizu/english/index_f.html Hidekatsu's Web Page | Top/Health/Conditions_and_Diseases/Communication_Disorders/Hearing/Deafness/Regional_Resources/Asia Translated in English, this is a great resource of Japanese related information about deafness, including Japanese sign language, penpals and links to the Japanese deaf. |
| Other resource N33 | Centre for Deaf Studies | http://www.bris.ac.uk/Depts/DeafStudies/ Centre for Deaf Studies | Top/Health/Conditions_and_Diseases/Communication_Disorders/Hearing/Deafness/Regional_Resources/Europe Based at Bristol University, the centre offers research and learning into matters related to deaf people. The site includes an online course on deaf history and culture. |
| Other resource N34 | Institute of German Sign Language | http://www.sign-lang.uni-hamburg.de/English.html Institute of German Sign Language | Top/Health/Conditions_and_Diseases/Communication_Disorders/Hearing/Deafness/Regional_Resources/Europe Institute of German Sign Language and Communication of the Deaf. |
| Other resource N35 | Three Counties Deaf Support | http://www.deafsupport.co.uk Three Counties Deaf Support | Top/Health/Conditions_and_Diseases/Communication_Disorders/Hearing/Deafness/Regional_Resources/Europe Bringing together Deaf and Hearing Communities in West Wales: sign language, lip reading training; written English tuition; BSL videos; deaf awareness; registered charity and volunteers. |
| Other resource N36 | Signs of Russia | http://www.signsofrussia.org.uk/ Signs of Russia | Top/Health/Conditions_and_Diseases/Communication_Disorders/Hearing/Deafness/Regional_Resources/Europe Registered charity based in the United Kingdom, raising money for the nursery/kindergarten unit at the Moscow Bilingual School for deaf children. |
| Other resource N37 | Kwa Zulu Natal Deaf Association | http://www.tradepage.co.za/kznda/ Kwa Zulu Natal Deaf Association | Top/Health/Conditions_and_Diseases/Communication_Disorders/Hearing/Deafness/Regional_Resources/Africa Deaf society in Kwa Zulu Natal, a province on the East coast of the Republic of South Africa. |
| Other resource N38 | Aussie Deaf Kids | http://www.aussiedeafkids.com/ Aussie Deaf Kids | Top/Health/Conditions_and_Diseases/Communication_Disorders/Hearing/Deafness/Regional_Resources/Oceania Discussion and support for parents of deaf and hard of hearing children throughout Australia. |
| Other resource N39 | Better Hearing Australia (Sydney) | http://www.betterhearingsydney.org.au Better Hearing Australia (Sydney) | Top/Health/Conditions_and_Diseases/Communication_Disorders/Hearing/Deafness/Regional_Resources/Oceania Dedicated to improving the quality of life of those with a hearing impairment. Offers seminars and classes for interested individuals. |
| Other resource N40 | Deaf Counseling, Advocacy, and Referral Agency | http://www.dcara.org Deaf Counseling, Advocacy, and Referral Agency | Top/Health/Conditions_and_Diseases/Communication_Disorders/Hearing/Deafness/Regional_Resources/North_America Offerings include social services, information, referral and job services. Based in California. |
| Other resource N41 | Texas Commission for the Deaf and Hard of Hearing | http://www.tcdhh.state.tx.us/ Texas Commission for the Deaf and Hard of Hearing | Top/Health/Conditions_and_Diseases/Communication_Disorders/Hearing/Deafness/Regional_Resources/North_America Provides links to state and city services, interpreter services, news and events. |
| Other resource N42 | Montgomery County Association of the Deaf | http://www.mcad.org/ Montgomery County Association of the Deaf | Top/Health/Conditions_and_Diseases/Communication_Disorders/Hearing/Deafness/Regional_Resources/North_America Maryland-based organization works to recognize and promote the needs of deaf individuals and provide charitable and social events and programs. |
| Other resource N43 | Center on Deafness Inland Empire | http://www.codie.org Center on Deafness Inland Empire | Top/Health/Conditions_and_Diseases/Communication_Disorders/Hearing/Deafness/Regional_Resources/North_America Community-based service agency whose mission is to enable deaf, hard-of-hearing, and deafened adults to live independent, productive lives, with full access to all services and opportunities available. Located in Riverside, California. |
| Other resource N44 | Adult Loss of Hearing Association Arizona | http://www.alohaaz.org Adult Loss of Hearing Association Arizona | Top/Health/Conditions_and_Diseases/Communication_Disorders/Hearing/Deafness/Regional_Resources/North_America Non-profit community organization in Tucson that provides services for the deaf, especially post-lingual and late-deafened adults. |
| Other resource N45 | National Technical Institute for the Deaf | http://ntidweb.rit.edu/ National Technical Institute for the Deaf | Top/Health/Conditions_and_Diseases/Communication_Disorders/Hearing/Deafness/Regional_Resources/North_America The world's largest technical college for deaf students, located in Rochester, NY. |
| Other resource N46 | Communicaid for Hearing-Impaired Persons | http://hearhear.org/ Communicaid for Hearing-Impaired Persons | Top/Health/Conditions_and_Diseases/Communication_Disorders/Hearing/Deafness/Regional_Resources/North_America Non-profit volunteer organization provides support to the hearing-impaired in Montreal. |
| Other resource N47 | Goodrich Center for the Deaf | http://www.goodrichcenter.org Goodrich Center for the Deaf | Top/Health/Conditions_and_Diseases/Communication_Disorders/Hearing/Deafness/Regional_Resources/North_America Offers interpreter referral, captioning services, education outreach, support groups, and case management in the Dallas/Fort Worth area. |
| Other resource N48 | Deaf-REACH | http://www.deaf-reach.org/ Deaf-REACH | Top/Health/Conditions_and_Diseases/Communication_Disorders/Hearing/Deafness/Organizations Maximizes the self-sufficiency of socially and economically disadvantaged, multihandicapped deaf persons. |
| Other resource N49 | Constance Brown Hearing Centers | http://www.cbrown.org Constance Brown Hearing Centers | Top/Health/Conditions_and_Diseases/Communication_Disorders/Hearing/Deafness/Organizations Provides information concerning types of hearing aids, hearing loss and anatomy of the ear and FAQs. Lists developmental speech and hearing milestones for infants and children . Links to other sites, newsletters, products and the effects of noise on hearing is discussed. |
| Other resource N50 | NTID Counseling Services | http://www.rit.edu/~489www/ NTID Counseling Services | Top/Health/Conditions_and_Diseases/Communication_Disorders/Hearing/Deafness/Organizations Assists students enrolled in the College of NTID at RIT. The National Technical Institute for the Deaf (NTID) is the world's largest technical college for deaf students. |
| Other resource N51 | Deafchild International | http://www.deafchild.org/ Deafchild International | Top/Health/Conditions_and_Diseases/Communication_Disorders/Hearing/Deafness/Organizations This child-friendly site acts as a hub for communication between schools and deaf individuals. Includes chat room and video conferencing facilities, as well as learning resources for deaf children. Requires registration for full content. |
| Other resource N52 | South-east Deaf and Hard of Hearing Services | http://www.south-eastdeaf.nb.ca South-east Deaf and Hard of Hearing Services | Top/Health/Conditions_and_Diseases/Communication_Disorders/Hearing/Deafness/Organizations Information about the agency who serves and advocates on behalf of those with hearing problems in south-eastern New Brunswick. Includes details about the programs, services, equipment and contact. |
| Other resource N53 | Helen Keller Foundation | http://www.helenkellerfoundation.org Helen Keller Foundation | Top/Health/Conditions_and_Diseases/Communication_Disorders/Hearing/Deafness/Organizations Includes details about the organization, research, education, testimonials, contributions and contact information. |
| Other resource N54 | Center for Hearing and Deafness Research | http://www.cincinnatichildrens.org/programs_services/585/research/ Center for Hearing and Deafness Research | Top/Health/Conditions_and_Diseases/Communication_Disorders/Hearing/Deafness/Organizations Includes research activities and contact details for the center based at the Children's Hospital Medical Center of Cincinnati, Ohio. |
| Other resource N55 | Telecommunications Action Group | http://www.telecomsag.connectfree.co.uk/ Telecommunications Action Group | Top/Health/Conditions_and_Diseases/Communication_Disorders/Hearing/Deafness/Organizations Consortium of organizations works to ensure that deaf individuals have access to the same telecommunications services and facilities as hearing people. Based in the United Kingdom. |
| Other resource N56 | Listen-Up | http://www.listen-up.org Listen-Up | Top/Health/Conditions_and_Diseases/Communication_Disorders/Hearing/Deafness/Organizations Specializes in providing information for deaf and hard of hearing children and their families - it's a one-stop place for any information you may want relating to hearing impairment in children. |
| Other resource N57 | The Deaf Service Center of SW Florida, Inc. | http://www.dsc.us The Deaf Service Center of SW Florida, Inc. | Top/Health/Conditions_and_Diseases/Communication_Disorders/Hearing/Deafness/Organizations Provides services to promote and advance the quality of life for the deaf and hard of hearing citizens of Southwest Florida, including sign language interpreters, assistive listening devices, advocacy, and community education, for all of Lee, Collier, Charlotte, Hendry, Glades, and Desoto Counties. |
| Other resource N58 | Deaf Studies Trust | http://www.deafstudiestrust.org.uk/ Deaf Studies Trust | Top/Health/Conditions_and_Diseases/Communication_Disorders/Hearing/Deafness/Organizations Aims to enhance and improve the quality of deaf people's lives and their contribution to society. Site includes profile, news, research, publications, and resources. |
| Other resource N59 | Association of Medical Professionals with Hearing Losses | http://www.amphl.org Association of Medical Professionals with Hearing Losses | Top/Health/Conditions_and_Diseases/Communication_Disorders/Hearing/Deafness/Organizations Provides information, promotes advocacy and mentorship, and creates a network for individuals with hearing losses interested in or working in health care fields. Articles, mailing list, chat, news, and links. |
| Other resource N60 | Deafblind Access of the South | http://members.aol.com/deafblindaccess/index.html Deafblind Access of the South | Top/Health/Conditions_and_Diseases/Communication_Disorders/Hearing/Deafness/Organizations An organization whose mission is to extinquish isolation for a weekend, by bringing together Deaf-Blind individuals from the Southeast and USA, exposing them to new experiences through workshops, team building events, and social gatherings with the assistance of Service Support Providers, while improving the self-esteem of the Deaf-Blind. |
| Other resource N61 | Association of Late Deafened Adults (LDA) | http://www.alda.org Association of Late Deafened Adults (LDA) | Top/Health/Conditions_and_Diseases/Communication_Disorders/Hearing/Deafness/Organizations They make up the largest group of deaf individuals. This site provides information on late-onset deafness as well as support available in your area. There is a national group which holds annual conventions as well as local groups throughout the world which offer a more personal support system. |
| Other resource N62 | Music and the Deaf | http://www.matd.org.uk/ Music and the Deaf | Top/Health/Conditions_and_Diseases/Communication_Disorders/Hearing/Deafness/Organizations Promotes enjoyment of music and the performing arts to the hearing-impaired community. Details of workshops, schools projects, signed theatrical performances throughout the United Kingdom, and their instrument lending library. |
| Other resource N63 | New England Cued Speech Services | http://web7.mit.edu/CuedSpeech/ New England Cued Speech Services | Top/Health/Conditions_and_Diseases/Communication_Disorders/Hearing/Deafness/Cued_Speech Lists events and services for the region. Also offers a complete lesson and QuickTime video of cueing. |
| Other resource N64 | Gaining Cued Speech Proficiency | http://www.uri.edu/comm_service/cued_speech/ Gaining Cued Speech Proficiency | Top/Health/Conditions_and_Diseases/Communication_Disorders/Hearing/Deafness/Cued_Speech In-depth information for parents, teachers, and clinicians on producing advanced-level cues. |
| Other resource N65 | About: Cued Speech | http://deafness.about.com/cs/cuedspeech/ About: Cued Speech | Top/Health/Conditions_and_Diseases/Communication_Disorders/Hearing/Deafness/Cued_Speech Provides links to additional information. Also offers success stories from forum members. |
| Other resource N66 | Canterbury Woods Cued Speech | http://www.fcps.k12.va.us/CanterburyWoodsES/cueing/ Canterbury Woods Cued Speech | Top/Health/Conditions_and_Diseases/Communication_Disorders/Hearing/Deafness/Cued_Speech Elementary school in Virginia offers information about the American English cueing system, phonemes, baby- and kid-friendly cueing, and further resources. |
| Other resource N67 | Language Matters | http://www.language-matters.com/difference.php3 Language Matters | Top/Health/Conditions_and_Diseases/Communication_Disorders/Hearing/Deafness/Cued_Speech Explains the difference between cued speech, cuem, cued English, and cued language. |
| Other resource N68 | Cued Language Network of America | http://www.cuedlanguage.org/ Cued Language Network of America | Top/Health/Conditions_and_Diseases/Communication_Disorders/Hearing/Deafness/Cued_Speech Distributes a free video with information about cueing, and offers retreats for families and instructors. |
| Other resource N69 | DailyCues.com | http://www.dailycues.com DailyCues.com | Top/Health/Conditions_and_Diseases/Communication_Disorders/Hearing/Deafness/Cued_Speech Cued Speech information and resources, interactive games, and test preparation. |
| Other resource N70 | Cuetah | http://www.cuetah.com Cuetah | Top/Health/Conditions_and_Diseases/Communication_Disorders/Hearing/Deafness/Cued_Speech Annual Cueing conference held in Ogden, Utah. Features a different Cued language every year in addition to English. |
| Other resource N71 | Linda's Helps for the Hard of Hearing | http://www.angelfire.com/ny/tracilee/tracilee4.html Linda's Helps for the Hard of Hearing | Top/Health/Conditions_and_Diseases/Communication_Disorders/Hearing/Deafness/Personal_Pages This site is about my adult-onset deafness, my cochlear implant, and has some teaching tools for helping people communicate effectively with the hard of hearing. |
| Other resource N72 | Grant W Laird Jr. | http://www.grantlairdjr.com/ Grant W Laird Jr. | Top/Health/Conditions_and_Diseases/Communication_Disorders/Hearing/Deafness/Personal_Pages Photo album, family tree, and links to information on deafness. |
| Other resource N73 | Help Kids Hear | http://www.helpkidshear.org Help Kids Hear | Top/Health/Conditions_and_Diseases/Communication_Disorders/Hearing/Deafness/Education_and_Parenting Dedicated to helping parents of hard of hearing and deaf children. News, commentary, resources, and a discussion forum. |
| Other resource N74 | National Center for Voice and Speech | http://ncvs.shc.uiowa.edu/ National Center for Voice and Speech | Top/Health/Conditions_and_Diseases/Communication_Disorders/Language_and_Speech Research center dedicated to studying the powers, limitations, and enhancement of human voice and speech. Located at the University of Iowa. |
| Other resource N75 | The Voice Foundation | http://www.voicefoundation.org The Voice Foundation | Top/Health/Conditions_and_Diseases/Communication_Disorders/Language_and_Speech A world leader in the education and care of the professional voice user. Its online home provides information about Foundation's video library, meetings, and journal, as well as a search engine for locating Foundation members around the world. |
| Other resource N76 | Communication Therapy International | http://www.ctint.co.uk/ Communication Therapy International | Top/Health/Conditions_and_Diseases/Communication_Disorders/Language_and_Speech Professional association sharing experience with, and information about, communication disabilities in less developed countries. Its Web-based resources include activity listings, membership details, a recommended-reading list, and a global forum. |
| Other resource N77 | Speechville Express | http://www.speechville.com Speechville Express | Top/Health/Conditions_and_Diseases/Communication_Disorders/Language_and_Speech A language-development resource for parents, educators, and medical professionals. Impairment-specific articles, books, software, toys, and support groups are featured. |
| Other resource N78 | Caroline Bowen, Ph.D. - Speech-Language Pathologist | http://members.tripod.com/Caroline_Bowen/home.html Caroline Bowen, Ph.D. - Speech-Language Pathologist | Top/Health/Conditions_and_Diseases/Communication_Disorders/Language_and_Speech Over 150 pages of speech-language pathology information for consumers, professionals, and students. Frequently asked questions, word retrieval activities for children, links to parents' homepages, an article on treatment planning, and a "Start Page" of essential SLP links are among the featured resources. |
| Other resource N79 | Talking Point | http://www.talkingpoint.org.uk Talking Point | Top/Health/Conditions_and_Diseases/Communication_Disorders/Language_and_Speech An informational resource for parents and professionals, focusing on speech, language, and communication difficulties in children. Developed by the Royal College of Speech and Language Therapists, Afasic, and I Can. |
| Other resource N80 | Brainstorm Educational Resources | http://www.brainstormed.com.au Brainstorm Educational Resources | Top/Health/Conditions_and_Diseases/Communication_Disorders/Language_and_Speech Speech and language resources for Australian speech pathologists, teachers and parents. Proudly distributing Super Duper and Remedia publications. |