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Previous 10Casa Futura Canadahttp://www.casafuturacanada.com Casa Futura CanadaTop/Health/Conditions_and_Diseases/Communication_Disorders/Language_and_Speech/Stuttering/Therapies_and_Treatments/Electronic_Devices_and_Computer_Software Benefits and limitations of fluency devices, including Casa Futura, Speech Easy, and Speech Therapy.
PreviousHarold Goodglass Aphasia Research Centerhttp://www.bu.edu/aphasia/ Harold Goodglass Aphasia Research CenterTop/Health/Conditions_and_Diseases/Communication_Disorders/Language_and_Speech/Aphasia Located at the Boston Veterans Administration Medical Center and affiliated with Boston University.
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Random 5Maine Department of Human Serviceshttp://janus.state.me.us/dhs/welcome.htm Maine Department of Human ServicesTop/Regional/North_America/United_States/Maine/Government/State Comprehensive site linking to Maine bureaus: Elder and Adult services, Family Independence, Health, Medical Services. Guide to administrative hearings, budget, management, staff services.
NextNational Aphasia Associationhttp://www.aphasia.org/ National Aphasia AssociationTop/Health/Conditions_and_Diseases/Communication_Disorders/Language_and_Speech/Aphasia Nonprofit organization devoted to assisting people with aphasia and their families. Its online offerings include fact sheets on aphasia, support group listings, reviews of research, tips for finding a speech-language pathologist, and information on upcoming NAA conferences.
Next 10Tavistock Trust for Aphasiahttp://www.aphasiatavistocktrust.org/ Tavistock Trust for AphasiaTop/Health/Conditions_and_Diseases/Communication_Disorders/Language_and_Speech/Aphasia Bedfordshire-based charity whose aims are to establish clinics across the country, support research into speech and language therapy, and to determine the most cost-effective treatments.
Random 1The Black Crochanhttp://www.geocities.com/theblackcrochan/ The Black CrochanTop/Arts/Animation/Movies/Titles/Black_Cauldron,_The Information on the DVD, and 'mouse maze.'
Random 4Studio UFOhttp://ufo.blackbird.nu/ Studio UFOTop/Arts/Animation/Anime/Multimedia/Anime_Music_Videos Music videos, and a sketch comedy called "UFO Catcher Theater."
Random 4Universal Biologicshttp://www.unibio.com/ Universal BiologicsTop/Shopping/Health/Conditions_and_Diseases/Hair_Loss Patented herbal treatment for hair loss and thinning hair.
Next 70Food Storage, Food Spoilage, and Foodborne Illnesshttp://www.ag.uiuc.edu/~vista/abstracts/aFOODSTOR.html Food Storage, Food Spoilage, and Foodborne IllnessTop/Health/Conditions_and_Diseases/Food_and_Water_Borne Publication looks at the causes of foodborne illness, such as salmonella, Staphylococcus aureus, Clostridium botulinum, and trichinosis, and ways to avoid problems.
Previous 70New York Stuttering Support Groupshttp://www.geocities.com/nsp-manhattan/ New York Stuttering Support GroupsTop/Health/Conditions_and_Diseases/Communication_Disorders/Language_and_Speech/Stuttering/Organizations/North_America/United_States We offer hope, dignity, knowledge, joy, and empowerment to children and adults who stutter, while serving their families, friends, and employers and the speech-language pathologists who may work with them.
Next 170UrologyHealth.orghttp://www.urologyhealth.org UrologyHealth.orgTop/Health/Conditions_and_Diseases/Genitourinary_Disorders The American Urological Association's online patient information resource written and reviewed by urology experts.
Previous 170DailyCues.comhttp://www.dailycues.com DailyCues.comTop/Health/Conditions_and_Diseases/Communication_Disorders/Hearing/Deafness/Cued_Speech Cued Speech information and resources, interactive games, and test preparation.
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Previous 270Speedtext Serviceshttp://www.speedtextservices.co.uk Speedtext ServicesTop/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 N0 Deafness Forum of Australiahttp://www.deafnessforum.org.au Deafness Forum of AustraliaTop/Health/Conditions_and_Diseases/Communication_Disorders/Hearing/Deafness/Regional_Resources/Oceania Seeks solutions and lobbies on issues for all Australians who are Deaf, have a hearing impairment or chronic ear disorder, or are deaf-blind.
Other resource N1 Ballarat Deaf Facilityhttp://www.sebas.vic.edu.au/localps/ewing/ewing.htm Ballarat Deaf FacilityTop/Health/Conditions_and_Diseases/Communication_Disorders/Hearing/Deafness/Regional_Resources/Oceania Based in Ballarat, Victoria, Australia, the school provides education for deaf children of all ages.
Other resource N2 Southwest Washington Center of the Deaf and Hard of Hearinghttp://www.swcdhh.org Southwest Washington Center of the Deaf and Hard of HearingTop/Health/Conditions_and_Diseases/Communication_Disorders/Hearing/Deafness/Regional_Resources/North_America Service center for deaf, hard of hearing, and deafblind people, their families, friends and neighbors.
Other resource N3 Newborn Hearing Screening and Intervention in North Carolinahttp://www.ncnewbornhearing.org/ Newborn Hearing Screening and Intervention in North CarolinaTop/Health/Conditions_and_Diseases/Communication_Disorders/Hearing/Deafness/Regional_Resources/North_America Newborn hearing screening and follow-up services in North Carolina.
Other resource N4 Texas Panhandle Deaf Resourceshttp://deafpanhandle.deafbase.com/ Texas Panhandle Deaf ResourcesTop/Health/Conditions_and_Diseases/Communication_Disorders/Hearing/Deafness/Regional_Resources/North_America Includes but not limited to: deaf church, Texas Relay, volunteer opportunities, and new technologies.
Other resource N5 Information Center for Deaf Arizonanshttp://www.deafarizona.org/ Information Center for Deaf ArizonansTop/Health/Conditions_and_Diseases/Communication_Disorders/Hearing/Deafness/Regional_Resources/North_America Lists workshops, meetings, events, and other items of interest to deaf individuals in Arizona.
Other resource N6 Northern Virginia Cued Speech Associationhttp://www.nvcsa.org Northern Virginia Cued Speech AssociationTop/Health/Conditions_and_Diseases/Communication_Disorders/Hearing/Deafness/Regional_Resources/North_America Non-profit organization dedicating to promoting the use and accessibility of cued speech to the hearing impaired.
Other resource N7 Postsecondary Education Programs Networkhttp://www.pepnet.org/ Postsecondary Education Programs NetworkTop/Health/Conditions_and_Diseases/Communication_Disorders/Hearing/Deafness/Regional_Resources/North_America National collaboration of four regional postsecondary education centers in the United States, for individuals who are deaf, and hard of hearing.
Other resource N8 Center for the Deaf and Hard of Hearinghttp://www.cdhh.org/ Center for the Deaf and Hard of HearingTop/Health/Conditions_and_Diseases/Communication_Disorders/Hearing/Deafness/Regional_Resources/North_America Non-profit agency serving individuals with hearing loss throughout Wisconsin. Services include interpreter coordination services, infant/toddler program, and assistive technology sales and support.
Other resource N9 Deaf Programhttp://www.deafprogram.com Deaf ProgramTop/Health/Conditions_and_Diseases/Communication_Disorders/Hearing/Deafness/Regional_Resources/North_America Segment of the Tampa Bay Academy designed to serve deaf children and adolescents through private residential treatment for psychiatric and behavioral issues.
Other resource N10 Deafness Research Foundationhttp://DRF.org/ Deafness Research FoundationTop/Health/Conditions_and_Diseases/Communication_Disorders/Hearing/Deafness/Organizations America's only voluntary health organization committed to curing and preventing all forms of hearing loss, and making lifelong hearing health a national priority.
Other resource N11 Australian Hearing Serviceshttp://www.hearing.com.au Australian Hearing ServicesTop/Health/Conditions_and_Diseases/Communication_Disorders/Hearing/Deafness/Organizations Providing treatment for hearing related problems including ear infection and deafness. Government subsidised services including fm system, cochlear implants and bernafon.
Other resource N12 Deaf Native Americanshttp://deafness.about.com/library/weekly/aa111198.htm Deaf Native AmericansTop/Health/Conditions_and_Diseases/Communication_Disorders/Hearing/Deafness/Organizations Links to resource organization for deaf Native Americans.
Other resource N13 British Deaf Associationhttp://www.bda.org.uk British Deaf AssociationTop/Health/Conditions_and_Diseases/Communication_Disorders/Hearing/Deafness/Organizations Organization that promotes sign language and deaf issues. Provides a central resource for deaf people from across the world to communicate and share experiences, and offers information to both deaf and hearing people alike on useful resources.
Other resource N14 Hearing and Speech Center of Floridahttp://www.hearingandspeechcenter.org Hearing and Speech Center of FloridaTop/Health/Conditions_and_Diseases/Communication_Disorders/Hearing/Deafness/Organizations Information and education relating to hearing and speech delays in children and adults. Includes an overview of services provided, FAQs, news and message boards.
Other resource N15 Deafnet Association, Inc.http://deafnetmd.org Deafnet Association, Inc.Top/Health/Conditions_and_Diseases/Communication_Disorders/Hearing/Deafness/Organizations An organization serving the deaf and hard of hearing community of Western Maryland, Eastern Panhandle of West Virginia, South Central Pennsylvania, and North Western Virginia. Includes services, news, resources and contact details.
Other resource N16 Walsall Deaf People's Centrehttp://www.walsalldeaf.com Walsall Deaf People's CentreTop/Health/Conditions_and_Diseases/Communication_Disorders/Hearing/Deafness/Organizations Offers information about the centre and how to get involved. It also contains information about deafness and links to sites, resources and organizations locally, nationally and all over the world.
Other resource N17 Gallaudet Research Institutehttp://gri.gallaudet.edu/ Gallaudet Research InstituteTop/Health/Conditions_and_Diseases/Communication_Disorders/Hearing/Deafness/Organizations Conducts research concerning the demographic and academic characteristics of deaf and hard of hearing populations, providing information mostly to educators.
Other resource N18 Electronic Deaf Education Network (EDEN)http://www.bradingrao.com Electronic Deaf Education Network (EDEN)Top/Health/Conditions_and_Diseases/Communication_Disorders/Hearing/Deafness/Organizations One audiologist's attempt to help parents understand, cope with, and most of all, see beyond their child's hearing loss.
Other resource N19 Canadian Hard Of Hearing Association (CHHA), British Columbia Chapterhttp://www.chha-bc.org Canadian Hard Of Hearing Association (CHHA), British Columbia ChapterTop/Health/Conditions_and_Diseases/Communication_Disorders/Hearing/Deafness/Organizations A consumer organization of hard of hearing people, with national, regional and local structures dedicated to the assistance of hard of hearing people across Canada.
Other resource N20 Canadian Hard Of Hearing Association (CHHA)http://www.chha.ca/ Canadian Hard Of Hearing Association (CHHA)Top/Health/Conditions_and_Diseases/Communication_Disorders/Hearing/Deafness/Organizations A consumer-based, non-profit, self-help organization formed by and for hard of hearing Canadians. CHHA is the national voice of all hard of hearing Canadians, works cooperatively with professionals, service providers and government bodies, and provides information about hard of hearing issues and solutions.
Other resource N21 International Deaf Children's Societyhttp://www.idcs.info International Deaf Children's SocietyTop/Health/Conditions_and_Diseases/Communication_Disorders/Hearing/Deafness/Organizations Ideas, discussions, research and information on all aspects of childhood deafness on a global scale.
Other resource N22 Minuteman Implant Club, Inc (MIC)http://www.cisupport.org Minuteman Implant Club, Inc (MIC)Top/Health/Conditions_and_Diseases/Communication_Disorders/Hearing/Deafness/Organizations Support organization for cochlear implant users, their families and professionals. The MIC hosts a biannual convention attended by over 600 individuals.
Other resource N23 National Association of the Deafhttp://www.nad.org National Association of the DeafTop/Health/Conditions_and_Diseases/Communication_Disorders/Hearing/Deafness/Organizations NAD is a non-profit organization designed to empower Deaf and Hard of Hearing Individuals. This site covers much of what the NAD believes in as well as opportunity to become a member. Members have their own section with weekly articles and other perks.
Other resource N24 National Cued Speech Associationhttp://www.cuedspeech.org/ National Cued Speech AssociationTop/Health/Conditions_and_Diseases/Communication_Disorders/Hearing/Deafness/Cued_Speech Provides viewpoints, legal and research resources, and a listing of events.
Other resource N25 Cued Speech FAQhttp://www.zak.co.il/deaf-info/old/cued_speech.html Cued Speech FAQTop/Health/Conditions_and_Diseases/Communication_Disorders/Hearing/Deafness/Cued_Speech Description of cued speech, and opinions from parents and educators.
Other resource N26 Cued Speech Association UKhttp://www.cuedspeech.co.uk/ Cued Speech Association UKTop/Health/Conditions_and_Diseases/Communication_Disorders/Hearing/Deafness/Cued_Speech Facts, publications, and news. Also provides a listing of classes in the United Kingdom.
Other resource N27 Deaf Education Options Guidehttp://www.deaflinx.com/mode_cue.html Deaf Education Options GuideTop/Health/Conditions_and_Diseases/Communication_Disorders/Hearing/Deafness/Cued_Speech Describes benefits and disadvantages associated with cued speech.
Other resource N28 Cued Speech Tipsheethttp://www.netac.rit.edu/publication/tipsheet/cuedspcha.html Cued Speech TipsheetTop/Health/Conditions_and_Diseases/Communication_Disorders/Hearing/Deafness/Cued_Speech Provides background information about cued speech and defines those who might benefit from cueing.
Other resource N29 Cued speech helps deaf span communication gaphttp://groups.yahoo.com/group/USA-L_News/message/7108 Cued speech helps deaf span communication gapTop/Health/Conditions_and_Diseases/Communication_Disorders/Hearing/Deafness/Cued_Speech Article from Rochester Democrat and Chronicle, archived by USA-L News.
Other resource N30 Raising Deaf Kidshttp://raisingdeafkids.org/communicating/choices/cued.jsp Raising Deaf KidsTop/Health/Conditions_and_Diseases/Communication_Disorders/Hearing/Deafness/Cued_Speech Information for parents to help determine if cued speech is right for their child.
Other resource N31 TECUnithttp://www.tecunit.org/ TECUnitTop/Health/Conditions_and_Diseases/Communication_Disorders/Hearing/Deafness/Cued_Speech National certifying body for cued language transliterators in the United States, and works with state agencies to develop certification practices. Establishes overall standards for the profession and provides skill evaluation.
Other resource N32 Mosier, Terihttp://www.tlmosier.4t.com/index.html Mosier, TeriTop/Health/Conditions_and_Diseases/Communication_Disorders/Hearing/Deafness/Personal_Pages Deaf attorney in Louisville, Kentucky. A resume with links and published articles on the ADA, links pages for deafness related website, links for disability related websites, links for government and legal websites.
Other resource N33 My Childrens' Journeyhttp://www.geocities.com/jmhauf My Childrens' JourneyTop/Health/Conditions_and_Diseases/Communication_Disorders/Hearing/Deafness/Personal_Pages A mother's story of her two daughters, both born with auditory neuropathy, and each girl's cochlear implant surgery.
Other resource N34 Beginningshttp://www.beginningssvcs.com/ BeginningsTop/Health/Conditions_and_Diseases/Communication_Disorders/Hearing/Deafness/Education_and_Parenting Provides an objective approach to meeting diverse needs of families with children who are deaf or hard of hearing.
Other resource N35 Pediatric Oncallhttp://www.pediatriconcall.com/forpatients/SpeechandHearing/hearing_impairmentpat.asp Pediatric OncallTop/Health/Conditions_and_Diseases/Communication_Disorders/Hearing/Deafness/Education_and_Parenting Provides answers to questions about hearing impairment in children.
Other resource N36 Hardin Meta Directory: Speech Pathology / Speech Therapy / SLPhttp://www.lib.uiowa.edu/hardin/md/speech.html Hardin Meta Directory: Speech Pathology / Speech Therapy / SLPTop/Health/Conditions_and_Diseases/Communication_Disorders/Language_and_Speech From the University of Iowa, a directory of online speech language pathology (SLP), speech therapy, and communication disorders resource lists.
Other resource N37 SpeechTherapist.nethttp://speechtherapist.net SpeechTherapist.netTop/Health/Conditions_and_Diseases/Communication_Disorders/Language_and_Speech Free professional resources, including links, e-mail accounts (yourname@speechtherapist.net), job and course listings, event calendar, and discussion areas.
Other resource N38 The National Center for Neurogenic Communication Disordershttp://cnet.shs.arizona.edu/ The National Center for Neurogenic Communication DisordersTop/Health/Conditions_and_Diseases/Communication_Disorders/Language_and_Speech Staffed by scientists, educators, students, and supporting personnel who are concerned with speech and language disorders caused by diseases of the nervous system.
Other resource N39 Royal College of Speech and Language Therapistshttp://www.rcslt.org/ Royal College of Speech and Language TherapistsTop/Health/Conditions_and_Diseases/Communication_Disorders/Language_and_Speech Professional body of and for speech and language therapists (SLTs) in the United Kingdom and Ireland. The College's online offerings include reading lists devoted to aphasia, a message board for SLTs and consumers, and career and membership information.
Other resource N40 Luisa Cabré, Logopedics Onlinehttp://www.geocities.com/Athens/3947/INGLES.HTM Luisa Cabré, Logopedics OnlineTop/Health/Conditions_and_Diseases/Communication_Disorders/Language_and_Speech Multilingual answers to questions about logopedics, the pedagogical treatment of speech and language disturbances.
Other resource N41 Net Connections for Communication Disorders and Scienceshttp://www.mnsu.edu/dept/comdis/kuster2/welcome.html Net Connections for Communication Disorders and SciencesTop/Health/Conditions_and_Diseases/Communication_Disorders/Language_and_Speech A guide to speech-language pathology and audiology resources on the Internet. Features links to scientific information, discussion groups, and related commercial products.
Other resource N42 The Voice Academyhttp://www.voiceacademy.org The Voice AcademyTop/Health/Conditions_and_Diseases/Communication_Disorders/Language_and_Speech A self-paced, no-cost, virtual school created to educate teachers about the dangers of voice disorders in their profession.
Other resource N43 Visible Voice: Spasmodic Dysphoniahttp://www.bgsm.edu/voice/spasmodic_dysphonia.html Visible Voice: Spasmodic DysphoniaTop/Health/Conditions_and_Diseases/Communication_Disorders/Language_and_Speech/Spasmodic_Dysphonia Reprints from the newsletter of Wake Forest University's Center for Voice Disorders. The collection includes a report on the diagnostic approach to voice disorders, an overview of SD and its treatment, a tip sheet for Botox recipients, and a recommended-reading list.
Other resource N44 PMDIhttp://www.pmdi.org/ PMDITop/Health/Conditions_and_Diseases/Communication_Disorders/Language_and_Speech/Spasmodic_Dysphonia Information concerning SD treatment and support-group meetings at the Parkinson's and Movement Disorders Institute of Orange County, California.
Other resource N45 I Have Spasmodic Dysphoniahttp://www.tintota.com/support/sd.htm I Have Spasmodic DysphoniaTop/Health/Conditions_and_Diseases/Communication_Disorders/Language_and_Speech/Spasmodic_Dysphonia Lani Estepa's personal story, accompanied by links to SD support organizations.
Other resource N46 San Diego Center for Voice and Swallowing Disorders: Spasmodic Dysphoniahttp://www.sandiegovoice.org/sd.html San Diego Center for Voice and Swallowing Disorders: Spasmodic DysphoniaTop/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.
Other resource N47 NIDCD Health Information: Spasmodic Dysphoniahttp://www.nidcd.nih.gov/health/voice/spasdysp.asp NIDCD Health Information: Spasmodic DysphoniaTop/Health/Conditions_and_Diseases/Communication_Disorders/Language_and_Speech/Spasmodic_Dysphonia Answers to frequently asked SD questions, offered by the National Institute on Deafness and Other Communication Disorders (a division of the National Institutes of Health).
Other resource N48 PENN Center for Voice: Spasmodic Dysphoniahttp://pennhealth.com/voice/pahosp/spas.html PENN Center for Voice: Spasmodic DysphoniaTop/Health/Conditions_and_Diseases/Communication_Disorders/Language_and_Speech/Spasmodic_Dysphonia Overview of medical and surgical SD therapies offered by the Philadelphia-based center.
Other resource N49 Dextromethorphan to Treat Patients with Voice Spasmshttp://www.clinicaltrials.gov/ct/show/NCT00055549 Dextromethorphan to Treat Patients with Voice SpasmsTop/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.
Other resource N50 University of Michigan Study: Botox Shots Ease Voice Problemshttp://www.med.umich.edu/opm/newspage/2004/botox.htm University of Michigan Study: Botox Shots Ease Voice ProblemsTop/Health/Conditions_and_Diseases/Communication_Disorders/Language_and_Speech/Spasmodic_Dysphonia Report on a recently published Botox study, which focused on the long-term effects of the medication in individuals with adductor SD. Pointers to further information about SD and its treatment at the U-M Health System's Vocal Health Center are provided, in addition to study details.
Other resource N51 Dystonia Ireland: Spasmodic Dysphoniahttp://www.dystonia.ie/page.asp?Page=46&Menu=33 Dystonia Ireland: Spasmodic DysphoniaTop/Health/Conditions_and_Diseases/Communication_Disorders/Language_and_Speech/Spasmodic_Dysphonia A primer on SD, presented by Dystonia Ireland -- a Dublin- based charity supporting patients and families affected by forms of dystonia.
Other resource N52 Semantic-Pragmatic Disorder Home Pagehttp://www.geocities.com/denisev2/ Semantic-Pragmatic Disorder Home PageTop/Health/Conditions_and_Diseases/Communication_Disorders/Language_and_Speech/Semantic-Pragmatic_Disorder Collected resources of a parent who is researching SPD. Features links to overviews and intervention articles concerning SPD and related disorders.
Other resource N53 Semantic Pragmatic Disorderhttp://www.ggtechservices.com/files/Sempra.txt Semantic Pragmatic DisorderTop/Health/Conditions_and_Diseases/Communication_Disorders/Language_and_Speech/Semantic-Pragmatic_Disorder Essay by speech-language pathologist Margo Sharp. Provides historical perspectives on the disorder and describes current approaches to its diagnosis and treatment.
Other resource N54 Born With A Broken Tonguehttp://www.dmc.dit.ie/martin/ Born With A Broken TongueTop/Health/Conditions_and_Diseases/Communication_Disorders/Language_and_Speech/Stuttering Personal multimedia educational presentation on stuttering, online and cd-rom.
Other resource N55 Wendell Johnsonhttp://www.uiowa.edu/~cyberlaw/oldinav/wjhome.html Wendell JohnsonTop/Health/Conditions_and_Diseases/Communication_Disorders/Language_and_Speech/Stuttering Biography, audio recordings, and selected writings of the speech pathologist and general semanticist. Writings include the full text of "Because I Stutter."
Other resource N56 Stuttering Home Pagehttp://www.mnsu.edu/dept/comdis/kuster/stutter.html Stuttering Home PageTop/Health/Conditions_and_Diseases/Communication_Disorders/Language_and_Speech/Stuttering Information about stuttering, therapy, research, literature, links, essays, conferences, organizations, celebrities, humor, and poetry. Also areas for kids and teenagers.
Other resource N57 East Carolina Universityhttp://www.ecu.edu/csd/Stutt.html East Carolina UniversityTop/Health/Conditions_and_Diseases/Communication_Disorders/Language_and_Speech/Stuttering/Science_and_Research Neurology, and electronic anti-stuttering research.
Other resource N58 UConn - Laboratory of Speech Physiology and Motor Controlhttp://speechlab.coms.uconn.edu/lab/lspmc/ UConn - Laboratory of Speech Physiology and Motor ControlTop/Health/Conditions_and_Diseases/Communication_Disorders/Language_and_Speech/Stuttering/Science_and_Research The two major research programs that form the main focus of the laboratory are designed to examine (a) the sensorimotor organization and control of multiple articulatory and phonatory actions contributing to normal speech production, and (b) the neuromotor and neurophysiological mechanisms underlying stuttering.
Other resource N59 Baylor College of Medicinehttp://www.bcm.edu/neurol/struct/stut/stut5.html Baylor College of MedicineTop/Health/Conditions_and_Diseases/Communication_Disorders/Language_and_Speech/Stuttering/Science_and_Research Overview of research at the Stuttering Center of BCM's Speech Motor Control Laboratory.
Other resource N60 Australian Speak Easy Associationhttp://www.speakeasy.org.au/ Australian Speak Easy AssociationTop/Health/Conditions_and_Diseases/Communication_Disorders/Language_and_Speech/Stuttering/Organizations/Oceania/Australia A self-help organisation that provides support for people who stutter. Its online resources include membership and treatment information, group venues, and events.
Other resource N61 YouthSSpeakhttp://www.youthsspeak.com.au/ YouthSSpeakTop/Health/Conditions_and_Diseases/Communication_Disorders/Language_and_Speech/Stuttering/Organizations/Oceania/Australia Help and resources for young people who stutter.
Other resource N62 Canadian Association for People Who Stutterhttp://www.stutter.ca/ Canadian Association for People Who StutterTop/Health/Conditions_and_Diseases/Communication_Disorders/Language_and_Speech/Stuttering/Organizations/North_America/Canada National, nonprofit organization coordinating a network of autonomous Canadian self-help groups for people who stutter.
Other resource N63 Friends: National Association of Young People Who Stutterhttp://www.friendswhostutter.org/ Friends: National Association of Young People Who StutterTop/Health/Conditions_and_Diseases/Communication_Disorders/Language_and_Speech/Stuttering/Organizations/North_America/United_States Nonprofit support organization for children and teenagers who stutter.
Other resource N64 New York Stuttering Support Groupshttp://www.geocities.com/nsp-manhattan/ New York Stuttering Support GroupsTop/Health/Conditions_and_Diseases/Communication_Disorders/Language_and_Speech/Stuttering/Organizations/North_America/United_States We offer hope, dignity, knowledge, joy, and empowerment to children and adults who stutter, while serving their families, friends, and employers and the speech-language pathologists who may work with them.
Other resource N65 National Stuttering Associationhttp://www.nsastutter.org/ National Stuttering AssociationTop/Health/Conditions_and_Diseases/Communication_Disorders/Language_and_Speech/Stuttering/Organizations/North_America/United_States/National_Stuttering_Association Support, self-help and advocacy for people who stutter.
Other resource N66 China Stuttering Associationhttp://www.stutter.cn/ China Stuttering AssociationTop/Health/Conditions_and_Diseases/Communication_Disorders/Language_and_Speech/Stuttering/Organizations/Asia A public, nonprofit self-help organization of people who stutter in China.
Other resource N67 Estonian Association for People Who Stutterhttp://www.kogelus.ee/ Estonian Association for People Who StutterTop/Health/Conditions_and_Diseases/Communication_Disorders/Language_and_Speech/Stuttering/Organizations/Europe Bilingual home of the Association, featuring news and event information.
Other resource N68 International Stuttering Associationhttp://www.stutterisa.org/ International Stuttering AssociationTop/Health/Conditions_and_Diseases/Communication_Disorders/Language_and_Speech/Stuttering/Organizations/Europe A non-profit umbrella association of independent self-help organizations of people who stutter.
Other resource N69 European League of Stuttering Associationshttp://www.elsa.info/ European League of Stuttering AssociationsTop/Health/Conditions_and_Diseases/Communication_Disorders/Language_and_Speech/Stuttering/Organizations/Europe Works for information exchange, representation of interests and promotes self-help in European Countries. Includes details about the organization, publications, meetings and links.
Other resource N70 British Stammering Associationhttp://www.stammering.org/ British Stammering AssociationTop/Health/Conditions_and_Diseases/Communication_Disorders/Language_and_Speech/Stuttering/Organizations/Europe/United_Kingdom United Kingdom.
Other resource N71 Stuttering FAQhttp://www.casafuturatech.com/Book/faq.html Stuttering FAQTop/Health/Conditions_and_Diseases/Communication_Disorders/Language_and_Speech/Stuttering/Chats_and_Forums Frequently-asked questions for newsgroup alt.support.stuttering.
Other resource N72 STUTT-Lhttp://listmail.temple.edu/archives/stutt-l.html STUTT-LTop/Health/Conditions_and_Diseases/Communication_Disorders/Language_and_Speech/Stuttering/Chats_and_Forums E-mail list focusing on research and clinical practice. Hosted by Temple University.
Other resource N73 StutteringSupporthttp://health.groups.yahoo.com/group/StutteringSupport/ StutteringSupportTop/Health/Conditions_and_Diseases/Communication_Disorders/Language_and_Speech/Stuttering/Chats_and_Forums E-mail list and chat room created in support of individuals who stutter.
Other resource N74 John Stossel Interview on CNNhttp://www.mnsu.edu/dept/comdis/kuster/publicrelations/stossel.html John Stossel Interview on CNNTop/Health/Conditions_and_Diseases/Communication_Disorders/Language_and_Speech/Stuttering/Celebrities Transcript of ABC News television reporter on CNN Live, 5/13/97, talking about his background as a stutterer.
Other resource N75 Yoga 4 Stutteringhttp://www.yoga4stuttering.com Yoga 4 StutteringTop/Health/Conditions_and_Diseases/Communication_Disorders/Language_and_Speech/Stuttering/Therapies_and_Treatments A yoga-based relaxation therapy to help stutterers.
Other resource N76 Natural Speech Institutehttp://www.hausdorfer.com/ Natural Speech InstituteTop/Health/Conditions_and_Diseases/Communication_Disorders/Language_and_Speech/Stuttering/Therapies_and_Treatments Founded in 2000 to bring the "Natural Speech Program for People Who Stutter" to North America. Locations in Calgary and Toronto, Canada.
Other resource N77 Rick Savageau's Audio Guide for Chronic Stutterershttp://www.stutteraudioguide.com Rick Savageau's Audio Guide for Chronic StutterersTop/Health/Conditions_and_Diseases/Communication_Disorders/Language_and_Speech/Stuttering/Therapies_and_Treatments Online, fee-based therapy program, developed by therapist Rick Savagueau of Minneapolis, Minnesota.
Other resource N78 Joseph G. Sheehan's Message to a Stuttererhttp://home.pacbell.net/amickith/index.html Joseph G. Sheehan's Message to a StuttererTop/Health/Conditions_and_Diseases/Communication_Disorders/Language_and_Speech/Stuttering/Therapies_and_Treatments/United_States Two videotapes about the stuttering therapy work of Joseph and Vivian Sheehan.
Other resource N79 Power Stuttering Centerhttp://powerstuttering.com Power Stuttering CenterTop/Health/Conditions_and_Diseases/Communication_Disorders/Language_and_Speech/Stuttering/Therapies_and_Treatments/United_States Irvine, California center offering intensive therapy for adults and children who stutter, as well as continuing education for speech pathologists.
Other resource N80 Successful Stuttering Management Programhttp://www.ssmpmanual.com/ Successful Stuttering Management ProgramTop/Health/Conditions_and_Diseases/Communication_Disorders/Language_and_Speech/Stuttering/Therapies_and_Treatments/United_States Stuttering modification therapy program, with Dorvan Breitenfeldt and Delores Rustad Lorenz, in Spokane, Washington.

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