site URL - http://www.hopkinsmedicine.org/voice/spasmodic.html
Site description: Introduction to the symptoms and treatment of spasmodic dysphonia, enhanced by Quicktime movies of vocal cords before and after Botox therapy for adductor SD.
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| Previous 10 | San Diego Center for Voice and Swallowing Disorders: Spasmodic Dysphonia | http://www.sandiegovoice.org/sd.html San Diego Center for Voice and Swallowing Disorders: Spasmodic Dysphonia | Top/Health/Conditions_and_Diseases/Communication_Disorders/Language_and_Speech/Spasmodic_Dysphonia Fact sheet describing SD varieties, associated conditions (dystonia tremor and non-focal laryngeal dystonia), and surgical and pharmacological approaches to SD. |
| Previous | Dextromethorphan to Treat Patients with Voice Spasms | http://www.clinicaltrials.gov/ct/show/NCT00055549 Dextromethorphan to Treat Patients with Voice Spasms | Top/Health/Conditions_and_Diseases/Communication_Disorders/Language_and_Speech/Spasmodic_Dysphonia 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. |
| Random 1 | Innervate - Making Connections in Healthcare | http://www.innervate.co.uk Innervate - Making Connections in Healthcare | Top/Business/Healthcare/Marketing_and_Advertising Develops initiatives to support the healthcare professional/patient interaction through education in Great Britain. |
| Random 2 | See More Results | http://www.seemoreresults.com See More Results | Top/Shopping/Health/Nutrition/Sports/Supplements Offering quality sports vitamins and supplements. |
| Random 3 | Utah Dental Hygienists Association | http://www.udha.org/ Utah Dental Hygienists Association | Top/Health/Dentistry/Associations Organization promoting access to quality oral care. |
| Random 4 | Cystic Fibrosis WebRing | http://azcowboy88.tripod.com/welcome/ Cystic Fibrosis WebRing | Top/Health/Conditions_and_Diseases/Genetic_Disorders/Cystic_Fibrosis/Web_Rings Connects over 50 websites. All sites contain information about Cystic Fibrosis and personal experiences of people living with CF. |
| Random 5 | BTL Medical Technologies | http://www.btlnet.com/ BTL Medical Technologies | Top/Business/Healthcare/Products_and_Services/Medical_Equipment/Manufacturers Manufactures products for physiotherapy, cardiology and lasers. |
| Next | Voiceproblem.org: Spasmodic Dysphonia | http://www.voiceproblem.org/disorders/spasmodicdysphonia/index.asp Voiceproblem.org: Spasmodic Dysphonia | Top/Health/Conditions_and_Diseases/Communication_Disorders/Language_and_Speech/Spasmodic_Dysphonia Five-page guide to SD, authored by specialists in the treatment of vocal disorders. Fundamental SD concepts are introduced and details concerning symptoms, diagnosis and treatment are provided. |
| Next 10 | Semantic-Pragmatic Disorder Message Board | http://members2.boardhost.com/pragma/ Semantic-Pragmatic Disorder Message Board | Top/Health/Conditions_and_Diseases/Communication_Disorders/Language_and_Speech/Semantic-Pragmatic_Disorder Use this board to search for information, ask for advice, or discuss concerns about this, or related disorders. |
| Random 1 | Jessica's Vacant Lot | http://www.geocities.com/Broadway/Balcony/9282/ Jessica's Vacant Lot | Top/Arts/Performing_Arts/Theatre/Musicals/R/Rent Reviews of the Angel Cast, pictures, stories, postcards. |
| Random 4 | Kendall Co | http://www.kendallhq.com/ Kendall Co | Top/Business/Healthcare/Products_and_Services/Hygiene_Disposables/Manufactured_Products/Tissues_and_Wipes USA. Manufacturers of medical and consumer hygiene products. Converters of nonwoven fabrics into wipes, wet-wipes and padding materials. |
| Random 4 | Adam.com: An Overview | http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/ency/article/001098.htm Adam.com: An Overview | Top/Health/Conditions_and_Diseases/Cardiovascular_Disorders/Heart_Disease/Endocarditis Looks at this disease and gives the definition, causes, incidents and risk factor. Also covers culture-negative and infective endocarditis. |
| Next 70 | Stutterers' Forum | http://www.freewebs.com/stuttersforum/ Stutterers' Forum | Top/Health/Conditions_and_Diseases/Communication_Disorders/Language_and_Speech/Stuttering/Chats_and_Forums Opportunity to meet and chat with others who stutter, in a friendly, laid-back Web space. |
| Previous 70 | Northern Virginia Cued Speech Association | http://nvcsa.scid.net/ Northern Virginia Cued Speech Association | Top/Health/Conditions_and_Diseases/Communication_Disorders/Hearing/Deafness/Cued_Speech Calendar of events, including classes, camps, and activities. Also offers links to related sites. |
| Next 170 | CDC - Foodborne and Diarrheal Diseases Branch | http://www.cdc.gov/ncidod/dbmd/foodborne/index.htm CDC - Foodborne and Diarrheal Diseases Branch | Top/Health/Conditions_and_Diseases/Food_and_Water_Borne Focuses on the control and prevention of bacterial foodborne and diarrheal diseases. Features news, programs, alerts, and information about individual diseases. |
| Previous 170 | MCCID Online | http://www.geocities.com/Athens/9385/mccidweb.htm MCCID Online | Top/Health/Conditions_and_Diseases/Communication_Disorders/Hearing/Deafness/Regional_Resources/Asia Great resource data of all the deaf and deafness related web sites and agencies in the Philippines. |
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| Previous 270 | Morton's Neuroma: Interdigital Perineural Fibrosis | http://www.wheelessonline.com/o13/78.htm Morton's Neuroma: Interdigital Perineural Fibrosis | Top/Health/Conditions_and_Diseases/Musculoskeletal_Disorders/Feet/Morton's_Neuroma Information from Wheelers Textbook of Orthopedics. |
| Other resource N0 | Shin Splints | http://www.cory.com/drstaub/shin.htm Shin Splints | Top/Health/Conditions_and_Diseases/Musculoskeletal_Disorders/Leg Article about the causes, symptoms, treatment and corrective measures. |
| Other resource N1 | Exercise-Induced Leg Pain | http://www.physsportsmed.com/issues/2001/06_01/amendola.htm Exercise-Induced Leg Pain | Top/Health/Conditions_and_Diseases/Musculoskeletal_Disorders/Leg Information on the different causes of pain in the leg from exercise. |
| Other resource N2 | Tibial Stress Injuries | http://www.physsportsmed.com/issues/2002/06_02/couture.htm Tibial Stress Injuries | Top/Health/Conditions_and_Diseases/Musculoskeletal_Disorders/Leg Causes, symptoms, treatment and prevention. |
| Other resource N3 | Back Pain - Health Factsheets from BUPA | http://hcd2.bupa.co.uk/fact_sheets/mosby_factsheets/backpain.html Back Pain - Health Factsheets from BUPA | Top/Health/Conditions_and_Diseases/Musculoskeletal_Disorders/Neck Concise factsheets explaining the causes, symptoms and treatment of back pain, available for downloading in Adobe Acrobat. |
| Other resource N4 | Neck Pain | http://www.physsportsmed.com/issues/1996/10_96/aptaker.htm Neck Pain | Top/Health/Conditions_and_Diseases/Musculoskeletal_Disorders/Neck Article on different causes from the Physician and Sports Medicine. |
| Other resource N5 | The Tennessee Association of Audiology and Speech Language Pathology | http://www.taaslp.org The Tennessee Association of Audiology and Speech Language Pathology | Top/Health/Conditions_and_Diseases/Communication_Disorders Joint professional association of over 1200 audiologists and speech-language pathologists. Publish a quarterly newsletter, and sponsor an annual convention. |
| Other resource N6 | Communication Disability in Ageing Research Unit | http://www.uq.edu.au/spaa/cdaru/index.html Communication Disability in Ageing Research Unit | Top/Health/Conditions_and_Diseases/Communication_Disorders University of Queensland speech pathology and audiology centre, dedicated to enhancing the communication of older individuals through quality research, teaching, and service. |
| Other resource N7 | Speech, Hearing & Learning Center of Greenville, South Carolina | http://www.shlcgreenville.org Speech, Hearing & Learning Center of Greenville, South Carolina | Top/Health/Conditions_and_Diseases/Communication_Disorders Offers details about the agency, medical information, links and the programs. Contact details included. |
| Other resource N8 | Communication Disorders and Sciences at the University of Oregon | http://education.uoregon.edu/field.htm?id=45 Communication Disorders and Sciences at the University of Oregon | Top/Health/Conditions_and_Diseases/Communication_Disorders Coursework in the CDS program includes classes in speech, language, hearing sciences and disorders, as well as classes in counseling, cognitive rehabilitation, research methods, and service delivery. Program offers bachelors, masters, and doctoral level training in speech pathology. |
| Other resource N9 | Oregon Speech and Hearing Association | http://www.oregonspeechandhearing.org Oregon Speech and Hearing Association | Top/Health/Conditions_and_Diseases/Communication_Disorders Professional organization for speech-language pathologists and audiologists. Licensure regulations, conference schedules, continuing education, and a forum. |
| Other resource N10 | The Royal National Institute for Deaf People (RNID) | http://www.rnid.org.uk/ The Royal National Institute for Deaf People (RNID) | Top/Health/Conditions_and_Diseases/Communication_Disorders/Hearing The largest organization representing the 8.7 million deaf and hard of hearing people in the UK. |
| Other resource N11 | Hardin MD: Otolaryngology and Hearing Disorders | http://www.lib.uiowa.edu/hardin/md/oto.html Hardin MD: Otolaryngology and Hearing Disorders | Top/Health/Conditions_and_Diseases/Communication_Disorders/Hearing From the University of Iowa, a list of Internet sources in otolaryngology and hearing disorders, including deafness. |
| Other resource N12 | Hearing Disorders | http://healthlink.mcw.edu/hearing-disorders/ Hearing Disorders | Top/Health/Conditions_and_Diseases/Communication_Disorders/Hearing News and information about hearing disorders from the physicians of the Medical College of Wisconsin. |
| Other resource N13 | Health Link MCW | http://healthlink.mcw.edu/article/990316608.html Health Link MCW | Top/Health/Conditions_and_Diseases/Communication_Disorders/Hearing A question and answer about hyperacusis. |
| Other resource N14 | Auditory Neuropathy Listserv | http://groups.yahoo.com/group/AuditoryNeuropathy/ Auditory Neuropathy Listserv | Top/Health/Conditions_and_Diseases/Communication_Disorders/Hearing Information about joining an email list for families and professionals interested in the diagnosis of Auditory Neuropathy. |
| Other resource N15 | Implantable Hearing Aids | http://healthlink.mcw.edu/article/1014763100.html Implantable Hearing Aids | Top/Health/Conditions_and_Diseases/Communication_Disorders/Hearing A new electromagnetic hearing system eliminates the pressure buildup, feedback, distortion and squealing common with standard hearing aids. |
| Other resource N16 | Hearing Exchange | http://www.hearingexchange.com Hearing Exchange | Top/Health/Conditions_and_Diseases/Communication_Disorders/Hearing/Deafness Community for people with hearing loss, parents of deaf and hard of hearing children and professionals. Offers comprehensive news, articles, forums, experts, resources and events. |
| Other resource N17 | Deafness/Hard of Hearing | http://deafness.about.com/ Deafness/Hard of Hearing | Top/Health/Conditions_and_Diseases/Communication_Disorders/Hearing/Deafness Learn about the world of the deaf at About.com. |
| Other resource N18 | Deafness | http://www.farrell-posner-etc.com/deafness.htm Deafness | Top/Health/Conditions_and_Diseases/Communication_Disorders/Hearing/Deafness Deafness information on laws, psychological services, websites of interest, articles and psychology of deafness research. |
| Other resource N19 | DeafBase.com | http://www.deafbase.com DeafBase.com | Top/Health/Conditions_and_Diseases/Communication_Disorders/Hearing/Deafness Portal to deaf-related websites and information, as well as games and community interaction. |
| Other resource N20 | About Feelings | http://www.aboutfeelings.com About Feelings | Top/Health/Conditions_and_Diseases/Communication_Disorders/Hearing/Deafness Psychotherapy for deaf, hearing impaired, and hearing adults. Online counseling, deaf resources. |
| Other resource N21 | On Using Colorful Hearing Aids | http://www.websmith.demon.co.uk/hearing/coloured-aids-for-kids/ On Using Colorful Hearing Aids | Top/Health/Conditions_and_Diseases/Communication_Disorders/Hearing/Deafness British study on the attitudes of children and their parents to the use of brightly colored behind-the-ear hearing aids. |
| Other resource N22 | I'm Listening as Hard as I Can! | http://www.deafnotdumb.homestead.com/index.html I'm Listening as Hard as I Can! | Top/Health/Conditions_and_Diseases/Communication_Disorders/Hearing/Deafness Articles about coping with severe hearing loss in a society that is seldom considerate or accommodating toward the deaf or hard of hearing. |
| Other resource N23 | Deaf and HOH Culture Information | http://members.aol.com/deafcultureinfo/index.htm Deaf and HOH Culture Information | Top/Health/Conditions_and_Diseases/Communication_Disorders/Hearing/Deafness Includes deaf history and resources, statistics on deafness, working with deaf and hard of hearing employees, and an annotated directory of links. |
| Other resource N24 | Deaf Online | http://www.deafonline2.com/ Deaf Online | Top/Health/Conditions_and_Diseases/Communication_Disorders/Hearing/Deafness Discussion forum for sharing information and opinions. |
| Other resource N25 | Deaf Mall | http://www.deafmall.net Deaf Mall | Top/Health/Conditions_and_Diseases/Communication_Disorders/Hearing/Deafness Deaf-owned and Deaf-related businesses, selling deaf technology, deaf education, deaf novelties, deaf books, deaf videos, sign language videos, sign language books, deaf information, deaf events, and deaf recreation. |
| Other resource N26 | Deaf Linx | http://www.deaflinx.com Deaf Linx | Top/Health/Conditions_and_Diseases/Communication_Disorders/Hearing/Deafness Visit Deaf Linx to find information about Deaf culture, meeting the Deaf Community, technology, sign language, interpreting, education, information for parents, history, poetry, art, linguistics, legal issues, health care, & much more! |
| Other resource N27 | DeafHorizons | http://deafhorizons.classydesigns.dynip.com/ DeafHorizons | Top/Health/Conditions_and_Diseases/Communication_Disorders/Hearing/Deafness Online community features news, personals, chat, and an event calendar. |
| Other resource N28 | Deaf Clubs | http://www.deafclubs.com Deaf Clubs | Top/Health/Conditions_and_Diseases/Communication_Disorders/Hearing/Deafness Social networking service offers affiliation groups and the opportunity to make new friends. |
| Other resource N29 | Deaf4Life | http://www.deaf4life.co.uk/ Deaf4Life | Top/Health/Conditions_and_Diseases/Communication_Disorders/Hearing/Deafness Discussion forum and chat board, mainly for deaf people; includes Deaf news, Deaf sports, and forums for ex-students of schools for the deaf. |
| Other resource N30 | 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. |
| Other resource N31 | Singapore Association For the Deaf | http://www.sadeaf.org.sg/ Singapore Association For the Deaf | Top/Health/Conditions_and_Diseases/Communication_Disorders/Hearing/Deafness/Regional_Resources/Asia A member of the National Council of Social Service/Community Chest of Singapore. It is also affiliated to the World Federation of the Deaf. Newsletter, events, and resources. |
| Other resource N32 | British Deaf History Society | http://www.ionic.demon.co.uk/ British Deaf History Society | Top/Health/Conditions_and_Diseases/Communication_Disorders/Hearing/Deafness/Regional_Resources/Europe Society that aims to preserve the history behind deaf culture in the UK. |
| Other resource N33 | Deaf Sign | http://www.deafsign.com/ Deaf Sign | Top/Health/Conditions_and_Diseases/Communication_Disorders/Hearing/Deafness/Regional_Resources/Europe Independent British site offering information, contact and discussion on issues related to deafness and sign language. |
| Other resource N34 | Forest Bookshop | http://www.forestbk.demon.co.uk/ Forest Bookshop | Top/Health/Conditions_and_Diseases/Communication_Disorders/Hearing/Deafness/Regional_Resources/Europe UK-based mail-order bookstore, providing books and videos relating to deaf issues and culture. |
| Other resource N35 | Speedtext Services | http://www.speedtextservices.co.uk Speedtext Services | Top/Health/Conditions_and_Diseases/Communication_Disorders/Hearing/Deafness/Regional_Resources/Europe Laptop-based real-time interpretation system for deaf individuals in Scotland whose first language is English. |
| Other resource N36 | DEAFSA | http://www.deafsa.co.za DEAFSA | Top/Health/Conditions_and_Diseases/Communication_Disorders/Hearing/Deafness/Regional_Resources/Africa A basic introduction to deaf culture and society from the perspective of DEAFSA, an association of deaf societies in South Africa. |
| Other resource N37 | Australian Association Of The Deaf | http://www.aad.org.au/ Australian Association Of The Deaf | Top/Health/Conditions_and_Diseases/Communication_Disorders/Hearing/Deafness/Regional_Resources/Oceania Founded in 1986, this is a national voluntary consumer organization that represents the views of the deaf, using the Australian Sign Language. |
| Other resource N38 | Australian Deaf Tours | http://www.deafaussietours.com Australian Deaf Tours | Top/Health/Conditions_and_Diseases/Communication_Disorders/Hearing/Deafness/Regional_Resources/Oceania Guided tours of the Northern Territory and Queensland, presented in sign language, in four-wheel-drive vehicles. Multiple international sign languages available, along with airport transfer service. |
| Other resource N39 | The Hear and Say Centre | http://www.hearandsaycentre.com.au The Hear and Say Centre | Top/Health/Conditions_and_Diseases/Communication_Disorders/Hearing/Deafness/Regional_Resources/Oceania Offers information about the center, a calendar of events and a newsletter. Located in Queensland, Australia. |
| Other resource N40 | Potomac Chapter of the Registry of Interpreters for the Deaf | http://www.pcrid.org Potomac Chapter of the Registry of Interpreters for the Deaf | Top/Health/Conditions_and_Diseases/Communication_Disorders/Hearing/Deafness/Regional_Resources/North_America Non-profit organization dedicated to the advancement of the field of interpreting. Serving Maryland and the District of Columbia. |
| Other resource N41 | Northern Virginia Sign Language Club | http://www.nvslc.com/ Northern Virginia Sign Language Club | Top/Health/Conditions_and_Diseases/Communication_Disorders/Hearing/Deafness/Regional_Resources/North_America Promotes socialization and interaction between the deaf and hearing communities. |
| Other resource N42 | Southwest Services for the Deaf | http://www.southwestdeafservices.com Southwest Services for the Deaf | Top/Health/Conditions_and_Diseases/Communication_Disorders/Hearing/Deafness/Regional_Resources/North_America Provides mental health services, information, and resources for the Deaf community in the southwest United States. |
| Other resource N43 | JamDeaf | http://www.jamdeaf.org.jm/ JamDeaf | Top/Health/Conditions_and_Diseases/Communication_Disorders/Hearing/Deafness/Regional_Resources/North_America Non-governmental organization providing a range of services to deaf Jamaicans. |
| Other resource N44 | Signing the Cross | http://www.deafmass.org/ Signing the Cross | Top/Health/Conditions_and_Diseases/Communication_Disorders/Hearing/Deafness/Regional_Resources/North_America Resources for Deaf Catholics in the Diocese of San Diego, including schedules of interpreted masses and a bulletin board. |
| Other resource N45 | Canadian Hard of Hearing Association - Edmonton Branch | http://members.shaw.ca/chha-ed/ Canadian Hard of Hearing Association - Edmonton Branch | Top/Health/Conditions_and_Diseases/Communication_Disorders/Hearing/Deafness/Regional_Resources/North_America Offering support groups, classes, youth services, and information resources. |
| Other resource N46 | Alexander Graham Bell Association for the Deaf and Hard of Hearing, New York Chapter | http://www.agbellny.org/ Alexander Graham Bell Association for the Deaf and Hard of Hearing, New York Chapter | Top/Health/Conditions_and_Diseases/Communication_Disorders/Hearing/Deafness/Regional_Resources/North_America Helping to build a supportive community in the New York area for the Deaf and hard of hearing. |
| Other resource N47 | Michigan Deaf Association | http://www.mideaf.org Michigan Deaf Association | Top/Health/Conditions_and_Diseases/Communication_Disorders/Hearing/Deafness/Regional_Resources/North_America Membership information, purpose, history, and accomplishments as well as contact information. |
| Other resource N48 | Australian Communication Exchange | http://www.aceinfo.net.au/ Australian Communication Exchange | Top/Health/Conditions_and_Diseases/Communication_Disorders/Hearing/Deafness/Organizations Dedicated to empowering those who are Deaf or have a hearing, speech or communication impairment, to obtain access to the telephone and other telecommunication networks. Includes news, services, support and resources. |
| Other resource N49 | Irish Art and Cultural Society of the Deaf | http://www.iol.ie/~johnpmon Irish Art and Cultural Society of the Deaf | Top/Health/Conditions_and_Diseases/Communication_Disorders/Hearing/Deafness/Organizations Provides information about the Society, along with general deaf and cultural information. Also provides many links to other sites, and includes a section to learn Irish sign language. |
| Other resource N50 | The National Deaf Children's Society | http://www.ndcs.org.uk/ The National Deaf Children's Society | Top/Health/Conditions_and_Diseases/Communication_Disorders/Hearing/Deafness/Organizations Charity for deaf children based in the United Kingdom. |
| Other resource N51 | Children of Deaf Adults (CODA) International | http://www.coda-international.org/ Children of Deaf Adults (CODA) International | Top/Health/Conditions_and_Diseases/Communication_Disorders/Hearing/Deafness/Organizations A non-profit organization for the adult hearing sons and daughters of deaf parents. |
| Other resource N52 | Defeating Deafness | http://www.defeatingdeafness.org Defeating Deafness | Top/Health/Conditions_and_Diseases/Communication_Disorders/Hearing/Deafness/Organizations The UK's only national medical research charity for hearing-impaired people. Includes news, research and information. |
| Other resource N53 | Deaflawyers.org | http://www.deaflawyers.org Deaflawyers.org | Top/Health/Conditions_and_Diseases/Communication_Disorders/Hearing/Deafness/Organizations Place where deaf and hard of hearing attorneys and law students can gather, find resources, hold discussions with each other, and share tips on the practice or study of law. |
| Other resource N54 | Sound Seekers | http://www.sound-seekers.org.uk/soundseekers_homepage.htm Sound Seekers | Top/Health/Conditions_and_Diseases/Communication_Disorders/Hearing/Deafness/Organizations Charity supporting deaf individuals, particularly children in developing countries within the British Commonwealth. |
| Other resource N55 | Learning to Listen Foundation (LTLF) | http://www.LearningToListen.org Learning to Listen Foundation (LTLF) | Top/Health/Conditions_and_Diseases/Communication_Disorders/Hearing/Deafness/Organizations Auditory-Verbal Therapy, Practice and Education for children who are deaf or hard of hearing, their families and the professionals who work with them are the major missions of this charitable organization. |
| Other resource N56 | Alexander Graham Bell Association for the Deaf and Hard of Hearing | http://www.agbell.org Alexander Graham Bell Association for the Deaf and Hard of Hearing | Top/Health/Conditions_and_Diseases/Communication_Disorders/Hearing/Deafness/Organizations An international membership organization and resource center on hearing loss and spoken language approaches and related issues. Aims to serve as one of the best information and support centers for pediatric hearing loss and the auditory approach. |
| Other resource N57 | HI Kids Network | http://www.hikids.org HI Kids Network | Top/Health/Conditions_and_Diseases/Communication_Disorders/Hearing/Deafness/Organizations A site managed, organized, and run by parents with hearing impaired children throughout the state of North Carolina, providing an avenue to exchange, gather, and communicate information throughout the state. Professionals that work with these children are welcome to participate and utilize resources of the HI Kids Network. |
| Other resource N58 | Auditory-Verbal International (AVI), Inc. | http://www.auditory-verbal.org/ Auditory-Verbal International (AVI), Inc. | Top/Health/Conditions_and_Diseases/Communication_Disorders/Hearing/Deafness/Organizations A private non-profit international membership organization whose principal objective is to promote listening and speaking as a way of life for children who are deaf or hard of hearing. AVI's goals are to heighten public awareness of the Auditory-Verbal approach, ensure certification standards for Auditory-Verbal clinicians and teachers, provide quality educational opportunities for parents and professionals, and facilitate networking among the professional and lay communities. |
| Other resource N59 | e-Michigan Deaf and Hard of Hearing People | http://www.michdhh.org e-Michigan Deaf and Hard of Hearing People | Top/Health/Conditions_and_Diseases/Communication_Disorders/Hearing/Deafness/Organizations A Michigan state-wide coalition of agencies and organizations working together to improve accessibility and services for Michigan's Deaf and Hard of Hearing people. |
| Other resource N60 | Deafness and Family Communication Center | http://www.uphs.upenn.edu/dfcc/ Deafness and Family Communication Center | Top/Health/Conditions_and_Diseases/Communication_Disorders/Hearing/Deafness/Organizations The DFCC conducts research addressing the impact on the mental health and well-being of children, adolescents, and their families. Includes publications and links. |
| Other resource N61 | Deaf History International | http://dhi.gallaudet.edu/ Deaf History International | Top/Health/Conditions_and_Diseases/Communication_Disorders/Hearing/Deafness/Organizations Encourages the study, preservation and dissemination of Deaf People's history. Includes details of membership, conferences, and newsletter. |
| Other resource N62 | Cued Speech Discovery | http://www.cuedspeech.com/ Cued Speech Discovery | Top/Health/Conditions_and_Diseases/Communication_Disorders/Hearing/Deafness/Cued_Speech Catalog of products, calendar, resources, mailing lists, and forums. |
| Other resource N63 | Maryland Cued Speech Association | http://www.mdcsa.org/ Maryland Cued Speech Association | Top/Health/Conditions_and_Diseases/Communication_Disorders/Hearing/Deafness/Cued_Speech Local resources including activities and events. Links to other sites and merchandise available. |
| Other resource N64 | Northern Virginia Cued Speech Association | http://nvcsa.scid.net/ Northern Virginia Cued Speech Association | Top/Health/Conditions_and_Diseases/Communication_Disorders/Hearing/Deafness/Cued_Speech Calendar of events, including classes, camps, and activities. Also offers links to related sites. |
| Other resource N65 | Deafbase Forum | http://www.deafbase.com/forum5.html Deafbase Forum | Top/Health/Conditions_and_Diseases/Communication_Disorders/Hearing/Deafness/Cued_Speech Discussion forum about cued speech. |
| Other resource N66 | Cued speech helps deaf kids read | http://abclocal.go.com/wls/news/karenmeyer/060403_disable_cuedspeech.html Cued speech helps deaf kids read | Top/Health/Conditions_and_Diseases/Communication_Disorders/Hearing/Deafness/Cued_Speech Written by Karen Meyer for Chicago's ABC affiliate. |
| Other resource N67 | Why Cued Language is a Great Thing for Cued Speech | http://www.language-matters.com/Downloads/Great.pdf Why Cued Language is a Great Thing for Cued Speech | Top/Health/Conditions_and_Diseases/Communication_Disorders/Hearing/Deafness/Cued_Speech Article by Claire Klossner for Language Matters, Inc. |
| Other resource N68 | Cued Speech Information | http://www.cuedspeech.info Cued Speech Information | Top/Health/Conditions_and_Diseases/Communication_Disorders/Hearing/Deafness/Cued_Speech Information and resources relating to Cued Speech. Answers to commonly asked questions as well as responses to myths related to Cued Speech and cued language use in various settings. |
| Other resource N69 | Materials for Cued Speech Instructors or Advocates | http://www.cafeshops.com/cuedspeech Materials for Cued Speech Instructors or Advocates | Top/Health/Conditions_and_Diseases/Communication_Disorders/Hearing/Deafness/Cued_Speech Website featuring items which can be used in the classroom or by advocates of Cued Speech. Includes apparel, gifts, and buttons. |
| Other resource N70 | Jacob's World | http://cincinnati-online.com/jacobsworld/jacob_index.htm Jacob's World | Top/Health/Conditions_and_Diseases/Communication_Disorders/Hearing/Deafness/Personal_Pages Life experiences of a deaf child with a cochlear implant. |
| Other resource N71 | DeafWin | http://deafwin.com/ DeafWin | Top/Health/Conditions_and_Diseases/Communication_Disorders/Hearing/Deafness/Personal_Pages Personal viewpoints on deaf education and employment opportunities. |
| Other resource N72 | Deaf Education | http://www.deafeducation.org/ Deaf Education | Top/Health/Conditions_and_Diseases/Communication_Disorders/Hearing/Deafness/Education_and_Parenting A collection of personal accounts of Deaf people's experience of education. Also includes a brief history of the banning of sign language in Deaf education, and some Deaf art, poetry, songs and writings. |
| Other resource N73 | Apricot, Inc. | http://www.spiritone.com/~apricot/ Apricot, Inc. | Top/Health/Conditions_and_Diseases/Communication_Disorders/Language_and_Speech Educational materials and services for children and adults with learning, language, and/or behavior differences, including autism, dyslexia, and ADHD. Workshops held in Portland, Oregon. |
| Other resource N74 | Afasic | http://www.afasic.org.uk/ Afasic | Top/Health/Conditions_and_Diseases/Communication_Disorders/Language_and_Speech UK charity, established in 1968 to represent children and young adults with communication impairments, promote their inclusion in society, and support their parents and carers. Listings for the organization's publications and local groups are provided online. |
| Other resource N75 | Marcie's Speech Domain | http://www.speechpath.8m.com Marcie's Speech Domain | Top/Health/Conditions_and_Diseases/Communication_Disorders/Language_and_Speech Resources for speech pathology graduate students and professionals, including a dedicated message board and pointers to speech disorder sites and lesson plans. Presented by Speech Pathology Masters Candidate Marcie Easton. |
| Other resource N76 | Communication Independence for the Neurologically Impaired | http://www.cini.org Communication Independence for the Neurologically Impaired | Top/Health/Conditions_and_Diseases/Communication_Disorders/Language_and_Speech Founded by speech pathologists, people with amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) and family members, this nonprofit organization disseminates information about the communication technology that may help them. |
| Other resource N77 | Hidden Brilliance | http://hiddenbrilliance.homestead.com Hidden Brilliance | Top/Health/Conditions_and_Diseases/Communication_Disorders/Language_and_Speech Supportive information for persons living with a speech impediment, learning disability or other condition that hides their true brilliance. |
| Other resource N78 | SpeechPathology.com | http://www.speechpathology.com/ SpeechPathology.com | Top/Health/Conditions_and_Diseases/Communication_Disorders/Language_and_Speech Articles, continuing education modules, news, classifieds, and school listings pertaining to speech pathology. |
| Other resource N79 | Carol's Speech and Language Disorders Homepage | http://www.angelfire.com/nj/speechlanguage/ Carol's Speech and Language Disorders Homepage | Top/Health/Conditions_and_Diseases/Communication_Disorders/Language_and_Speech Resource for people interested in speech and language disorders, maintained by speech/language specialist Carol Casserly. Features include articles, links, and online activities for therapy. |
| Other resource N80 | Voice Medicine | http://www.voicemedicine.com Voice Medicine | Top/Health/Conditions_and_Diseases/Communication_Disorders/Language_and_Speech Information concerning a wide range of voice disorders, including laryngitis, vocal fold paralysis, cysts, nodules, and polyps. Presented by Lucian Sulica, MD a board-certified otolaryngologist and fellowship-trained laryngologist. |