eMedicine - Aphasia

site URL - http://www.emedicine.com/neuro/topic437.htm

Site description: Clinical review of aphasia and its subtypes, authored Daniel H Jacobs, MD.




Topic: Top/Health/Conditions_and_Diseases/Communication_Disorders/Language_and_Speech/Aphasia
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Previous 10Speakabilityhttp://www.speakability.org.uk/ SpeakabilityTop/Health/Conditions_and_Diseases/Communication_Disorders/Language_and_Speech/Aphasia UK charity that is dedicated to helping aphasic individuals rebuild communication through information services, self-help groups, training of treatment professionals, and public advocacy.
PreviousUK Connecthttp://www.ukconnect.org/ UK ConnectTop/Health/Conditions_and_Diseases/Communication_Disorders/Language_and_Speech/Aphasia Supporting aphasic individuals in the United Kingdom through an integrated program of therapy, education, and research.
Random 1Midpoint Health Care Services, Inc.http://www.midpointhealthcare.com Midpoint Health Care Services, Inc.Top/Business/Healthcare/Employment/Recruitment_and_Staffing/Staffing_Services A recruitment agency for jobs in nursing. Staffing of home care professionals, therapists, and nursing jobs.
Random 2American Rehabilitation, Inc. (ARI)http://www.arionline.com/ American Rehabilitation, Inc. (ARI)Top/Business/Financial_Services/Insurance/Life_and_Health/Managed_Care Offers medical and vocational rehabilitation, telephonic claims reporting, telephonic case management, and medical networks.
Random 3Michigan Association of Community Mental Health Boardshttp://www.macmhb.org Michigan Association of Community Mental Health BoardsTop/Regional/North_America/United_States/Michigan/Health/Mental_Health Trade association for community mental health in Michigan.
Random 4ARA Medicalhttp://www.ara-medical.com ARA MedicalTop/Business/Healthcare/Employment/Recruitment_and_Staffing/Staffing_Services A staffing company for nursing allied health with application and salary survey online.
Random 5Investigation and Surveillance Sectionhttp://www.hs.state.az.us/edc/oeh/inv&surv.htm Investigation and Surveillance SectionTop/Science/Environment/Environmental_Health/Toxic_Substances/Lead Arizona Department of Health Services (ADHS) info on lead and pesticide poisoning, indoor air quality, and other environmental health concerns of a non-infectious nature.
NextAphasia Institutehttp://www.aphasia.ca/ Aphasia InstituteTop/Health/Conditions_and_Diseases/Communication_Disorders/Language_and_Speech/Aphasia Toronto-based charitable organization assisting individuals with aphasia, their families, and professionals in the field.
Next 10Aphasiahttp://www.asha.org/public/speech/disorders/Aphasia_info.htm AphasiaTop/Health/Conditions_and_Diseases/Communication_Disorders/Language_and_Speech/Aphasia Consumer-oriented primer by the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association. Includes descriptions of aphasia varieties and related disorders, introductions to assessment and treatment methods, and links to ASHA's articles on augmentive communication and family adjustment to aphasia.
Random 1Yoda's Anime Pagehttp://www.angelfire.com/anime/yoda68 Yoda's Anime PageTop/Arts/Animation/Anime/Image_Galleries/Y Dragon Ball and Evangelion image gallery sorted by text descriptions and links.
Random 4Haywood Regional Medical Centerhttp://www.haymed.org/ Haywood Regional Medical CenterTop/Regional/North_America/United_States/North_Carolina/Localities/C/Clyde/Health Provides cardiovascular care and services for patients throughout Western North Carolina.
Random 4Jitterbugs New Zealandhttp://www.jitterbugs.co.nz/ Jitterbugs New ZealandTop/Arts/Performing_Arts/Dance/Swing/Lindy_Hop Studio based in Auckland. General information, news, timetable, teachers, calendar, photographs, and links.
Next 70Seafood-Related Illnesseshttp://vm.cfsan.fda.gov/~mow/sea-ill.html Seafood-Related IllnessesTop/Health/Conditions_and_Diseases/Food_and_Water_Borne Collection of factsheets on various causes of seafood borne illnesses.
Previous 70Irish Stammering Associationhttp://www.carmichaelcentre.ie/isa/ Irish Stammering AssociationTop/Health/Conditions_and_Diseases/Communication_Disorders/Language_and_Speech/Stuttering/Organizations/Europe Offering support and advice to stammerers and their teachers, families and therapists. Information about publications, events and how to join, with newsletter.
Next 170Kidcommhttp://www.kidcomm.org KidcommTop/Health/Conditions_and_Diseases/Genitourinary_Disorders/Kidney A resource for parents who are living with childhood kidney diseases. Offers extensive information on many childhood kidney diseases including email support groups for parents and children dealing with these diseases.
Previous 170Hardin 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.
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Previous 270Texas Commission for the Deaf and Hard of Hearinghttp://www.tcdhh.state.tx.us/ Texas Commission for the Deaf and Hard of HearingTop/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 N0 JamDeafhttp://www.jamdeaf.org.jm/ JamDeafTop/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 N1 Signing the Crosshttp://www.deafmass.org/ Signing the CrossTop/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 N2 Canadian Hard of Hearing Association - Edmonton Branchhttp://members.shaw.ca/chha-ed/ Canadian Hard of Hearing Association - Edmonton BranchTop/Health/Conditions_and_Diseases/Communication_Disorders/Hearing/Deafness/Regional_Resources/North_America Offering support groups, classes, youth services, and information resources.
Other resource N3 Alexander Graham Bell Association for the Deaf and Hard of Hearing, New York Chapterhttp://www.agbellny.org/ Alexander Graham Bell Association for the Deaf and Hard of Hearing, New York ChapterTop/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 N4 Michigan Deaf Associationhttp://www.mideaf.org Michigan Deaf AssociationTop/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 N5 Australian Communication Exchangehttp://www.aceinfo.net.au/ Australian Communication ExchangeTop/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 N6 Irish Art and Cultural Society of the Deafhttp://www.iol.ie/~johnpmon Irish Art and Cultural Society of the DeafTop/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 N7 The National Deaf Children's Societyhttp://www.ndcs.org.uk/ The National Deaf Children's SocietyTop/Health/Conditions_and_Diseases/Communication_Disorders/Hearing/Deafness/Organizations Charity for deaf children based in the United Kingdom.
Other resource N8 Children of Deaf Adults (CODA) Internationalhttp://www.coda-international.org/ Children of Deaf Adults (CODA) InternationalTop/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 N9 Defeating Deafnesshttp://www.defeatingdeafness.org Defeating DeafnessTop/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 N10 Deaflawyers.orghttp://www.deaflawyers.org Deaflawyers.orgTop/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 N11 Sound Seekershttp://www.sound-seekers.org.uk/soundseekers_homepage.htm Sound SeekersTop/Health/Conditions_and_Diseases/Communication_Disorders/Hearing/Deafness/Organizations Charity supporting deaf individuals, particularly children in developing countries within the British Commonwealth.
Other resource N12 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 N13 Alexander Graham Bell Association for the Deaf and Hard of Hearinghttp://www.agbell.org Alexander Graham Bell Association for the Deaf and Hard of HearingTop/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 N14 HI Kids Networkhttp://www.hikids.org HI Kids NetworkTop/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 N15 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 N16 e-Michigan Deaf and Hard of Hearing Peoplehttp://www.michdhh.org e-Michigan Deaf and Hard of Hearing PeopleTop/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 N17 Deafness and Family Communication Centerhttp://www.uphs.upenn.edu/dfcc/ Deafness and Family Communication CenterTop/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 N18 Deaf History Internationalhttp://dhi.gallaudet.edu/ Deaf History InternationalTop/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 N19 Cued Speech Discoveryhttp://www.cuedspeech.com/ Cued Speech DiscoveryTop/Health/Conditions_and_Diseases/Communication_Disorders/Hearing/Deafness/Cued_Speech Catalog of products, calendar, resources, mailing lists, and forums.
Other resource N20 Maryland Cued Speech Associationhttp://www.mdcsa.org/ Maryland Cued Speech AssociationTop/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 N21 Northern Virginia Cued Speech Associationhttp://nvcsa.scid.net/ Northern Virginia Cued Speech AssociationTop/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 N22 Deafbase Forumhttp://www.deafbase.com/forum5.html Deafbase ForumTop/Health/Conditions_and_Diseases/Communication_Disorders/Hearing/Deafness/Cued_Speech Discussion forum about cued speech.
Other resource N23 Cued speech helps deaf kids readhttp://abclocal.go.com/wls/news/karenmeyer/060403_disable_cuedspeech.html Cued speech helps deaf kids readTop/Health/Conditions_and_Diseases/Communication_Disorders/Hearing/Deafness/Cued_Speech Written by Karen Meyer for Chicago's ABC affiliate.
Other resource N24 Why Cued Language is a Great Thing for Cued Speechhttp://www.language-matters.com/Downloads/Great.pdf Why Cued Language is a Great Thing for Cued SpeechTop/Health/Conditions_and_Diseases/Communication_Disorders/Hearing/Deafness/Cued_Speech Article by Claire Klossner for Language Matters, Inc.
Other resource N25 Cued Speech Informationhttp://www.cuedspeech.info Cued Speech InformationTop/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 N26 Materials for Cued Speech Instructors or Advocateshttp://www.cafeshops.com/cuedspeech Materials for Cued Speech Instructors or AdvocatesTop/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 N27 Jacob's Worldhttp://cincinnati-online.com/jacobsworld/jacob_index.htm Jacob's WorldTop/Health/Conditions_and_Diseases/Communication_Disorders/Hearing/Deafness/Personal_Pages Life experiences of a deaf child with a cochlear implant.
Other resource N28 DeafWinhttp://deafwin.com/ DeafWinTop/Health/Conditions_and_Diseases/Communication_Disorders/Hearing/Deafness/Personal_Pages Personal viewpoints on deaf education and employment opportunities.
Other resource N29 Deaf Educationhttp://www.deafeducation.org/ Deaf EducationTop/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 N30 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 N31 Afasichttp://www.afasic.org.uk/ AfasicTop/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 N32 Marcie's Speech Domainhttp://www.speechpath.8m.com Marcie's Speech DomainTop/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 N33 Communication Independence for the Neurologically Impairedhttp://www.cini.org Communication Independence for the Neurologically ImpairedTop/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 N34 Hidden Brilliancehttp://hiddenbrilliance.homestead.com Hidden BrillianceTop/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 N35 SpeechPathology.comhttp://www.speechpathology.com/ SpeechPathology.comTop/Health/Conditions_and_Diseases/Communication_Disorders/Language_and_Speech Articles, continuing education modules, news, classifieds, and school listings pertaining to speech pathology.
Other resource N36 Carol's Speech and Language Disorders Homepagehttp://www.angelfire.com/nj/speechlanguage/ Carol's Speech and Language Disorders HomepageTop/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 N37 Voice Medicinehttp://www.voicemedicine.com Voice MedicineTop/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.
Other resource N38 Using Acupuncture to Treat Spasmodic Dysphoniahttp://members.aol.com/calmshen/spasdys2.htm Using Acupuncture to Treat Spasmodic DysphoniaTop/Health/Conditions_and_Diseases/Communication_Disorders/Language_and_Speech/Spasmodic_Dysphonia Overview of an alternative therapy for adductor SD. Prepared by Calm Spirit Oriental Medicine.
Other resource N39 Neurological Concomitants in Spasmodic Dysphoniahttp://web.nmsu.edu/~lleeper/pages/Voice/harrelson/index.htm Neurological Concomitants in Spasmodic DysphoniaTop/Health/Conditions_and_Diseases/Communication_Disorders/Language_and_Speech/Spasmodic_Dysphonia Review of neurological conditions that may accompany Spasmodic Dysphonia, with background information on the differential diagnosis and treatment of SD. Authored by Lyn Dee Harrelson of New Mexico State University's Communication Disorders Program.
Other resource N40 VoiceDoctor.net: Spasmodic Dysphoniahttp://www.voicedoctor.net/therapy/dystonia.html VoiceDoctor.net: Spasmodic DysphoniaTop/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.
Other resource N41 Botox Injection for Laryngeal Spasmodic Dysphoniahttp://depts.washington.edu/otoweb/patients/pts_specialties/pts_voice-prob/pts_voice-prob_botox.htm Botox Injection for Laryngeal Spasmodic DysphoniaTop/Health/Conditions_and_Diseases/Communication_Disorders/Language_and_Speech/Spasmodic_Dysphonia Illustrated primer on the most common SD treatment, presented by the Department of Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery at the University of Washington School of Medicine. Covered topics include an injection procedure for adductor SD and possible complications of Botox therapy.
Other resource N42 eMedicine - Spasmodic Dysphoniahttp://www.emedicine.com/ent/topic349.htm eMedicine - Spasmodic DysphoniaTop/Health/Conditions_and_Diseases/Communication_Disorders/Language_and_Speech/Spasmodic_Dysphonia Peer-reviewed article on the medical and surgical management of SD, co-authored by Darius Bliznikas, MD and Soly Baredes, MD.
Other resource N43 ASHA: Spasmodic Dysphoniahttp://www.asha.org/public/speech/disorders/Spasmodic-Dysphonia.htm ASHA: Spasmodic DysphoniaTop/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.
Other resource N44 New York Eye & Ear Infirmary: Spasmodic Dysphoniahttp://www.nyee.edu/cfv-neuro.html#sd New York Eye & Ear Infirmary: Spasmodic DysphoniaTop/Health/Conditions_and_Diseases/Communication_Disorders/Language_and_Speech/Spasmodic_Dysphonia Fact sheets dedicated to SD and its treatment, accompanied by pointers to research reports and information concerning a related clinical trial that is being conducted at the Infirmary.
Other resource N45 Voiceproblem.org: Spasmodic Dysphoniahttp://www.voiceproblem.org/disorders/spasmodicdysphonia/index.asp Voiceproblem.org: Spasmodic DysphoniaTop/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.
Other resource N46 Spasmodic Dysphoniahttp://www.bcm.edu/oto/grand/110499.html Spasmodic DysphoniaTop/Health/Conditions_and_Diseases/Communication_Disorders/Language_and_Speech/Spasmodic_Dysphonia From the Baylor Grand Rounds Archive, a review of SD diagnosis and treatment, featuring historical perspectives and a case presentation.
Other resource N47 What is Semantic-Pragmatic Disorder?http://www.mugsy.org/spd.htm What is Semantic-Pragmatic Disorder?Top/Health/Conditions_and_Diseases/Communication_Disorders/Language_and_Speech/Semantic-Pragmatic_Disorder Article by Julia Muggleton explaining this complex topic. Published by the Surrey Branch of National Autistic Society.
Other resource N48 Semantic-Pragmatic Disorder Message Boardhttp://members2.boardhost.com/pragma/ Semantic-Pragmatic Disorder Message BoardTop/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.
Other resource N49 Stuttering: What can be done about it?http://members.tripod.com/caroline_bowen/stuttering.htm Stuttering: What can be done about it?Top/Health/Conditions_and_Diseases/Communication_Disorders/Language_and_Speech/Stuttering A family-oriented introduction by SLP Caroline Bowen, Australia. Includes links to stuttering web sites, and related articles.
Other resource N50 Aesthetic Realism and Stutteringhttp://mmondlin.home.mindspring.com/eli-siegel/eli-siegel-on-stuttering.html Aesthetic Realism and StutteringTop/Health/Conditions_and_Diseases/Communication_Disorders/Language_and_Speech/Stuttering Personal narrative of Miriam Mondlin. In learning the cause of stuttering from Aesthetic Realism in classes with its founder, Eli Siegel, her stuttering ended. Describes philosophic cause of this impediment.
Other resource N51 Stuttering in Childrenhttp://pediatrics.about.com/cs/weeklyquestion/a/kids_stuttering.htm Stuttering in ChildrenTop/Health/Conditions_and_Diseases/Communication_Disorders/Language_and_Speech/Stuttering Pediatrician-authored article concerning stuttering and pseudostuttering in childhood.
Other resource N52 UCL Speech Processing Facilityhttp://www.speech.psychol.ucl.ac.uk/index.html UCL Speech Processing FacilityTop/Health/Conditions_and_Diseases/Communication_Disorders/Language_and_Speech/Stuttering/Science_and_Research Research on frequency-shifted auditory feedback (FAF).
Other resource N53 University of Sydney: Australian Stuttering Research Centrehttp://www3.fhs.usyd.edu.au/asrcwww/ University of Sydney: Australian Stuttering Research CentreTop/Health/Conditions_and_Diseases/Communication_Disorders/Language_and_Speech/Stuttering/Science_and_Research Investigating the nature and treatment of stuttering in children and adults.
Other resource N54 Is Stammering a Complex Tic?http://theoryofstammering.com Is Stammering a Complex Tic?Top/Health/Conditions_and_Diseases/Communication_Disorders/Language_and_Speech/Stuttering/Science_and_Research Paper offering a new theory of stammering/stuttering, based upon a long-term study of children's personality traits. Presented at The Sixth Oxford Dysfluency Conference.
Other resource N55 Queensland Speak Easy Assoclationhttp://www.qld.speakeasy.org.au/ Queensland Speak Easy AssoclationTop/Health/Conditions_and_Diseases/Communication_Disorders/Language_and_Speech/Stuttering/Organizations/Oceania/Australia A self-help group of stutterers and ex-stutterers who assist each other to stay fluent. Brief information about stuttering and smooth speech.
Other resource N56 Speak Easy, Inc.http://www.speakeasycanada.com/ Speak Easy, Inc.Top/Health/Conditions_and_Diseases/Communication_Disorders/Language_and_Speech/Stuttering/Organizations/North_America/Canada Brochures, magazine articles, conference speeches, and monthly digests.
Other resource N57 Stuttering Foundation of Americahttp://www.stuttersfa.org/ Stuttering Foundation of AmericaTop/Health/Conditions_and_Diseases/Communication_Disorders/Language_and_Speech/Stuttering/Organizations/North_America/United_States Nonprofit charitable organization working towards the prevention and improved treatment of stuttering. Provides free online resources, services and support, and support for research.
Other resource N58 The Chicago Stuttering Societyhttp://www.GeoCities.com/HotSprings/Spa/7146/ The Chicago Stuttering SocietyTop/Health/Conditions_and_Diseases/Communication_Disorders/Language_and_Speech/Stuttering/Organizations/North_America/United_States Independent nonprofit group established to provide information, advocacy, and support.
Other resource N59 Columbus Chapter-National Stuttering Associationhttp://www.geocities.com/Heartland/Acres/3564/nsphome.htm Columbus Chapter-National Stuttering AssociationTop/Health/Conditions_and_Diseases/Communication_Disorders/Language_and_Speech/Stuttering/Organizations/North_America/United_States/National_Stuttering_Association A stuttering support group in Columbis, Ohio.
Other resource N60 Dallas Chapter - National Stuttering Associationhttp://www.geocities.com/dallasnsa/ Dallas Chapter - National Stuttering AssociationTop/Health/Conditions_and_Diseases/Communication_Disorders/Language_and_Speech/Stuttering/Organizations/North_America/United_States/National_Stuttering_Association Introduction to the chapter, its meetings, NSA and stuttering.
Other resource N61 Speak Easy South Africahttp://www.speakeasy.org.za/ Speak Easy South AfricaTop/Health/Conditions_and_Diseases/Communication_Disorders/Language_and_Speech/Stuttering/Organizations/Africa Supportive organization based in South Africa. Online resources include a chat room, a message board and information about in-person support groups meeting in Johannesburg, Pretoria, Cape Town, Durban, Potchefstroom, and Port Elizabeth.
Other resource N62 Latvian Stuttering Associationhttp://www.latvsa.org/ Latvian Stuttering AssociationTop/Health/Conditions_and_Diseases/Communication_Disorders/Language_and_Speech/Stuttering/Organizations/Europe A public, non-profit organization whose purpose is to support the interests of People Who Stutter.
Other resource N63 Association Vaincre le Bégaiementhttp://www.association-begaiement-jcmarion.com Association Vaincre le BégaiementTop/Health/Conditions_and_Diseases/Communication_Disorders/Language_and_Speech/Stuttering/Organizations/Europe Established in 1996 to promote awareness of stuttering, offer opportunities for assistance, and share research developments. Headquartered in Strasbourg, France.
Other resource N64 Irish Stammering Associationhttp://www.carmichaelcentre.ie/isa/ Irish Stammering AssociationTop/Health/Conditions_and_Diseases/Communication_Disorders/Language_and_Speech/Stuttering/Organizations/Europe Offering support and advice to stammerers and their teachers, families and therapists. Information about publications, events and how to join, with newsletter.
Other resource N65 Association for Research into Stammering in Childhoodhttp://www.stammeringcentre.org/ Association for Research into Stammering in ChildhoodTop/Health/Conditions_and_Diseases/Communication_Disorders/Language_and_Speech/Stuttering/Organizations/Europe/United_Kingdom Offers stammering and stuttering help, advice and information. Includes details about the charity and speech therapy services.
Other resource N66 Stutterers' Forumhttp://www.freewebs.com/stuttersforum/ Stutterers' ForumTop/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.
Other resource N67 Stuttering Forumshttp://www.stutteringforums.com Stuttering ForumsTop/Health/Conditions_and_Diseases/Communication_Disorders/Language_and_Speech/Stuttering/Chats_and_Forums Talk about stuttering at a site created by and for people who stutter.
Other resource N68 Scatman.By.Nethttp://www.szym.com/scatman/ Scatman.By.NetTop/Health/Conditions_and_Diseases/Communication_Disorders/Language_and_Speech/Stuttering/Celebrities Dedicated Scatman John resource, featuring biographical information, pictures, lyrics, and related links.
Other resource N69 CILD (Italian Centre Dynamic Language Therapy)http://www.stutter.it CILD (Italian Centre Dynamic Language Therapy)Top/Health/Conditions_and_Diseases/Communication_Disorders/Language_and_Speech/Stuttering/Therapies_and_Treatments Stuttering therapy for children and adults.
Other resource N70 Stuttering.nethttp://www.stuttering.net/ Stuttering.netTop/Health/Conditions_and_Diseases/Communication_Disorders/Language_and_Speech/Stuttering/Therapies_and_Treatments Provides information about stuttering and therapies.
Other resource N71 McGuire Programme (Australia)http://www.beyondstuttering.com.au McGuire Programme (Australia)Top/Health/Conditions_and_Diseases/Communication_Disorders/Language_and_Speech/Stuttering/Therapies_and_Treatments We provide courses and ongoing support for people who stutter throughout Australia. Our holistic approach addresses the physical, psychological and emotional aspects of stuttering.
Other resource N72 American Institute for Stuttering and Professional Traininghttp://www.stutteringtreatment.org/ American Institute for Stuttering and Professional TrainingTop/Health/Conditions_and_Diseases/Communication_Disorders/Language_and_Speech/Stuttering/Therapies_and_Treatments/United_States A nonprofit center, dedicated to treating stuttering from an emotional and physical approach.
Other resource N73 National Center For Stutteringhttp://www.stuttering.com/ National Center For StutteringTop/Health/Conditions_and_Diseases/Communication_Disorders/Language_and_Speech/Stuttering/Therapies_and_Treatments/United_States Air flow stuttering therapy program, with Martin Schwartz, in New York City.
Other resource N74 Precision Fluency Shaping Programhttp://www.fluentspeech.com/ Precision Fluency Shaping ProgramTop/Health/Conditions_and_Diseases/Communication_Disorders/Language_and_Speech/Stuttering/Therapies_and_Treatments/United_States Stuttering therapy program, with Ross Barrett, in Norfolk, Virginia.
Other resource N75 Valsalva-Stuttering Networkhttp://www.valsalva.org Valsalva-Stuttering NetworkTop/Health/Conditions_and_Diseases/Communication_Disorders/Language_and_Speech/Stuttering/Therapies_and_Treatments/United_States Education and research about controlling stuttering (stammering) blocks by relaxing the body's Valsalva mechanism.
Other resource N76 Dr. Fluencyhttp://www.dfluency.com/ Dr. FluencyTop/Health/Conditions_and_Diseases/Communication_Disorders/Language_and_Speech/Stuttering/Therapies_and_Treatments/Electronic_Devices_and_Computer_Software Software for fluency shaping stuttering therapy.
Other resource N77 SpeechEasyhttp://www.speecheasy.com SpeechEasyTop/Health/Conditions_and_Diseases/Communication_Disorders/Language_and_Speech/Stuttering/Therapies_and_Treatments/Electronic_Devices_and_Computer_Software An in- or behind-the-ear fluency device to alleviate stuttering. Includes specifications and provider search.
Other resource N78 FDA medical devices databasehttp://www.accessdata.fda.gov/scripts/cdrh/cfdocs/cfPMN/pmn.cfm FDA medical devices databaseTop/Health/Conditions_and_Diseases/Communication_Disorders/Language_and_Speech/Stuttering/Therapies_and_Treatments/Electronic_Devices_and_Computer_Software Type KTH in the product code for a list of all anti-stuttering devices cleared for marketing in the United States.
Other resource N79 The Speech Foundationhttp://www.speechfoundation.com The Speech FoundationTop/Health/Conditions_and_Diseases/Communication_Disorders/Language_and_Speech/Stuttering/Therapies_and_Treatments/India Intensive short courses and self-help audio-cassette programs for treatment of stammering/stuttering, in Pune, India. Developed by Ajit Harisinghani, MS(USA),CCC-Sp.(USA).
Other resource N80 Adlakha's Self-Help Group for the Treatment of Stammering/Stutteringhttp://www.geocities.com/swarsudharsociety/ Adlakha's Self-Help Group for the Treatment of Stammering/StutteringTop/Health/Conditions_and_Diseases/Communication_Disorders/Language_and_Speech/Stuttering/Therapies_and_Treatments/India Meeting to overcome stammering/stuttering by way of speech therapy, psychotherapy, and group-maintenance therapy.

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