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Previous 70Peter R. Ramig Ph.D. and Associateshttp://www.stutteringrecovery.com/ Peter R. Ramig Ph.D. and AssociatesTop/Health/Conditions_and_Diseases/Communication_Disorders/Language_and_Speech/Stuttering/Therapies_and_Treatments/United_States A personalized and caring approach to stuttering therapy in Colorado.
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Previous 170VoiceDoctor.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.
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Previous 270Deaf 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 N0 Helen Keller Foundationhttp://www.helenkellerfoundation.org Helen Keller FoundationTop/Health/Conditions_and_Diseases/Communication_Disorders/Hearing/Deafness/Organizations Includes details about the organization, research, education, testimonials, contributions and contact information.
Other resource N1 Center for Hearing and Deafness Researchhttp://www.cincinnatichildrens.org/programs_services/585/research/ Center for Hearing and Deafness ResearchTop/Health/Conditions_and_Diseases/Communication_Disorders/Hearing/Deafness/Organizations Includes research activities and contact details for the center based at the Children's Hospital Medical Center of Cincinnati, Ohio.
Other resource N2 Telecommunications Action Grouphttp://www.telecomsag.connectfree.co.uk/ Telecommunications Action GroupTop/Health/Conditions_and_Diseases/Communication_Disorders/Hearing/Deafness/Organizations Consortium of organizations works to ensure that deaf individuals have access to the same telecommunications services and facilities as hearing people. Based in the United Kingdom.
Other resource N3 Listen-Uphttp://www.listen-up.org Listen-UpTop/Health/Conditions_and_Diseases/Communication_Disorders/Hearing/Deafness/Organizations Specializes in providing information for deaf and hard of hearing children and their families - it's a one-stop place for any information you may want relating to hearing impairment in children.
Other resource N4 The Deaf Service Center of SW Florida, Inc.http://www.dsc.us The Deaf Service Center of SW Florida, Inc.Top/Health/Conditions_and_Diseases/Communication_Disorders/Hearing/Deafness/Organizations Provides services to promote and advance the quality of life for the deaf and hard of hearing citizens of Southwest Florida, including sign language interpreters, assistive listening devices, advocacy, and community education, for all of Lee, Collier, Charlotte, Hendry, Glades, and Desoto Counties.
Other resource N5 Deaf Studies Trusthttp://www.deafstudiestrust.org.uk/ Deaf Studies TrustTop/Health/Conditions_and_Diseases/Communication_Disorders/Hearing/Deafness/Organizations Aims to enhance and improve the quality of deaf people's lives and their contribution to society. Site includes profile, news, research, publications, and resources.
Other resource N6 Association of Medical Professionals with Hearing Losseshttp://www.amphl.org Association of Medical Professionals with Hearing LossesTop/Health/Conditions_and_Diseases/Communication_Disorders/Hearing/Deafness/Organizations Provides information, promotes advocacy and mentorship, and creates a network for individuals with hearing losses interested in or working in health care fields. Articles, mailing list, chat, news, and links.
Other resource N7 Deafblind Access of the Southhttp://members.aol.com/deafblindaccess/index.html Deafblind Access of the SouthTop/Health/Conditions_and_Diseases/Communication_Disorders/Hearing/Deafness/Organizations An organization whose mission is to extinquish isolation for a weekend, by bringing together Deaf-Blind individuals from the Southeast and USA, exposing them to new experiences through workshops, team building events, and social gatherings with the assistance of Service Support Providers, while improving the self-esteem of the Deaf-Blind.
Other resource N8 Association of Late Deafened Adults (LDA)http://www.alda.org Association of Late Deafened Adults (LDA)Top/Health/Conditions_and_Diseases/Communication_Disorders/Hearing/Deafness/Organizations They make up the largest group of deaf individuals. This site provides information on late-onset deafness as well as support available in your area. There is a national group which holds annual conventions as well as local groups throughout the world which offer a more personal support system.
Other resource N9 Music and the Deafhttp://www.matd.org.uk/ Music and the DeafTop/Health/Conditions_and_Diseases/Communication_Disorders/Hearing/Deafness/Organizations Promotes enjoyment of music and the performing arts to the hearing-impaired community. Details of workshops, schools projects, signed theatrical performances throughout the United Kingdom, and their instrument lending library.
Other resource N10 New England Cued Speech Serviceshttp://web7.mit.edu/CuedSpeech/ New England Cued Speech ServicesTop/Health/Conditions_and_Diseases/Communication_Disorders/Hearing/Deafness/Cued_Speech Lists events and services for the region. Also offers a complete lesson and QuickTime video of cueing.
Other resource N11 Gaining Cued Speech Proficiencyhttp://www.uri.edu/comm_service/cued_speech/ Gaining Cued Speech ProficiencyTop/Health/Conditions_and_Diseases/Communication_Disorders/Hearing/Deafness/Cued_Speech In-depth information for parents, teachers, and clinicians on producing advanced-level cues.
Other resource N12 About: Cued Speechhttp://deafness.about.com/cs/cuedspeech/ About: Cued SpeechTop/Health/Conditions_and_Diseases/Communication_Disorders/Hearing/Deafness/Cued_Speech Provides links to additional information. Also offers success stories from forum members.
Other resource N13 Canterbury Woods Cued Speechhttp://www.fcps.k12.va.us/CanterburyWoodsES/cueing/ Canterbury Woods Cued SpeechTop/Health/Conditions_and_Diseases/Communication_Disorders/Hearing/Deafness/Cued_Speech Elementary school in Virginia offers information about the American English cueing system, phonemes, baby- and kid-friendly cueing, and further resources.
Other resource N14 Language Mattershttp://www.language-matters.com/difference.php3 Language MattersTop/Health/Conditions_and_Diseases/Communication_Disorders/Hearing/Deafness/Cued_Speech Explains the difference between cued speech, cuem, cued English, and cued language.
Other resource N15 Cued Language Network of Americahttp://www.cuedlanguage.org/ Cued Language Network of AmericaTop/Health/Conditions_and_Diseases/Communication_Disorders/Hearing/Deafness/Cued_Speech Distributes a free video with information about cueing, and offers retreats for families and instructors.
Other resource N16 DailyCues.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.
Other resource N17 Cuetahhttp://www.cuetah.com CuetahTop/Health/Conditions_and_Diseases/Communication_Disorders/Hearing/Deafness/Cued_Speech Annual Cueing conference held in Ogden, Utah. Features a different Cued language every year in addition to English.
Other resource N18 Linda's Helps for the Hard of Hearinghttp://www.angelfire.com/ny/tracilee/tracilee4.html Linda's Helps for the Hard of HearingTop/Health/Conditions_and_Diseases/Communication_Disorders/Hearing/Deafness/Personal_Pages This site is about my adult-onset deafness, my cochlear implant, and has some teaching tools for helping people communicate effectively with the hard of hearing.
Other resource N19 Grant W Laird Jr.http://www.grantlairdjr.com/ Grant W Laird Jr.Top/Health/Conditions_and_Diseases/Communication_Disorders/Hearing/Deafness/Personal_Pages Photo album, family tree, and links to information on deafness.
Other resource N20 Help Kids Hearhttp://www.helpkidshear.org Help Kids HearTop/Health/Conditions_and_Diseases/Communication_Disorders/Hearing/Deafness/Education_and_Parenting Dedicated to helping parents of hard of hearing and deaf children. News, commentary, resources, and a discussion forum.
Other resource N21 National Center for Voice and Speechhttp://ncvs.shc.uiowa.edu/ National Center for Voice and SpeechTop/Health/Conditions_and_Diseases/Communication_Disorders/Language_and_Speech Research center dedicated to studying the powers, limitations, and enhancement of human voice and speech. Located at the University of Iowa.
Other resource N22 The Voice Foundationhttp://www.voicefoundation.org The Voice FoundationTop/Health/Conditions_and_Diseases/Communication_Disorders/Language_and_Speech A world leader in the education and care of the professional voice user. Its online home provides information about Foundation's video library, meetings, and journal, as well as a search engine for locating Foundation members around the world.
Other resource N23 Communication Therapy Internationalhttp://www.ctint.co.uk/ Communication Therapy InternationalTop/Health/Conditions_and_Diseases/Communication_Disorders/Language_and_Speech Professional association sharing experience with, and information about, communication disabilities in less developed countries. Its Web-based resources include activity listings, membership details, a recommended-reading list, and a global forum.
Other resource N24 Speechville Expresshttp://www.speechville.com Speechville ExpressTop/Health/Conditions_and_Diseases/Communication_Disorders/Language_and_Speech A language-development resource for parents, educators, and medical professionals. Impairment-specific articles, books, software, toys, and support groups are featured.
Other resource N25 Caroline Bowen, Ph.D. - Speech-Language Pathologisthttp://members.tripod.com/Caroline_Bowen/home.html Caroline Bowen, Ph.D. - Speech-Language PathologistTop/Health/Conditions_and_Diseases/Communication_Disorders/Language_and_Speech Over 150 pages of speech-language pathology information for consumers, professionals, and students. Frequently asked questions, word retrieval activities for children, links to parents' homepages, an article on treatment planning, and a "Start Page" of essential SLP links are among the featured resources.
Other resource N26 Talking Pointhttp://www.talkingpoint.org.uk Talking PointTop/Health/Conditions_and_Diseases/Communication_Disorders/Language_and_Speech An informational resource for parents and professionals, focusing on speech, language, and communication difficulties in children. Developed by the Royal College of Speech and Language Therapists, Afasic, and I Can.
Other resource N27 Brainstorm Educational Resourceshttp://www.brainstormed.com.au Brainstorm Educational ResourcesTop/Health/Conditions_and_Diseases/Communication_Disorders/Language_and_Speech Speech and language resources for Australian speech pathologists, teachers and parents. Proudly distributing Super Duper and Remedia publications.
Other resource N28 Voice Doctorhttp://www.voice-doctor.com/ Voice DoctorTop/Health/Conditions_and_Diseases/Communication_Disorders/Language_and_Speech/Spasmodic_Dysphonia California-based practice specializing in "Direct Voice Rehabilitation" as an alternative approach to SD.
Other resource N29 UCSD Otolaryngology: Spasmodic Dysphoniahttp://www-surgery.ucsd.edu/ENT/PatientInfo/voi_sd.html UCSD Otolaryngology: Spasmodic DysphoniaTop/Health/Conditions_and_Diseases/Communication_Disorders/Language_and_Speech/Spasmodic_Dysphonia Overview of current SD treatment options, including Botox injections and surgical procedures, with a description of ongoing research at the University of California, San Diego.
Other resource N30 National Spasmodic Dysphonia Associationhttp://www.dystonia-foundation.org/nsda/ National Spasmodic Dysphonia AssociationTop/Health/Conditions_and_Diseases/Communication_Disorders/Language_and_Speech/Spasmodic_Dysphonia Resources for patients and professionals, including multimedia demonstrations of SD, descriptions of available therapies, information on a financial-assistance program for patients who require Botox, and listings for dystonia specialists, support groups, and upcoming events.
Other resource N31 Spasmodic Dysphonia : A New Surgical Treatmenthttp://web.kyoto-inet.or.jp/people/isshiki/spasmodic-dysphonia.html Spasmodic Dysphonia : A New Surgical TreatmentTop/Health/Conditions_and_Diseases/Communication_Disorders/Language_and_Speech/Spasmodic_Dysphonia Case report describing Dr. Nobuhiko Isshiki's Midline Type 2 Thyroplasty technique for SD.
Other resource N32 UNC Spasmodic Dysphonia/Botox Clinichttp://apollo.med.unc.edu/ent/oto-hns/clinical_voice_spasmodic_dysphonia.html UNC Spasmodic Dysphonia/Botox ClinicTop/Health/Conditions_and_Diseases/Communication_Disorders/Language_and_Speech/Spasmodic_Dysphonia Information concerning the diagnosis and treatment of spasmodic dysphonia at the University of North Carolina's specialized clinic.
Other resource N33 NORD: Spasmodic Dysphoniahttp://www.rarediseases.org/search/rdbdetail_abstract.html?disname=Spasmodic%20Dysphonia NORD: Spasmodic DysphoniaTop/Health/Conditions_and_Diseases/Communication_Disorders/Language_and_Speech/Spasmodic_Dysphonia Abstracted version of a report from National Organization for Rare Disorders database. Features include a general description of SD, listings for support organizations, a link to information on the Botox assistance program administered by NORD, and an opportunity to purchase the full-text report.
Other resource N34 Vanderbilt Bill Wilkerson Center: Spasmodic Dysphoniahttp://www.vanderbiltbillwilkersoncenter.com/voicecenter.html Vanderbilt Bill Wilkerson Center: Spasmodic DysphoniaTop/Health/Conditions_and_Diseases/Communication_Disorders/Language_and_Speech/Spasmodic_Dysphonia Overview describing the two main forms of SD and a third, compensatory form, "chronically tight," which is recognized by the Nashville-based treatment center. Links to specific treatment information and details about the center are also provided.
Other resource N35 Johns Hopkins Center for Laryngeal and Voice Disorders: Spasmodic Dysphoniahttp://www.hopkinsmedicine.org/voice/spasmodic.html Johns Hopkins Center for Laryngeal and Voice Disorders: Spasmodic DysphoniaTop/Health/Conditions_and_Diseases/Communication_Disorders/Language_and_Speech/Spasmodic_Dysphonia Introduction to the symptoms and treatment of spasmodic dysphonia, enhanced by Quicktime movies of vocal cords before and after Botox therapy for adductor SD.
Other resource N36 Spasmodic Dysphonia Support on the Internethttp://www.spasmodic-dysphonia-support.org/ Spasmodic Dysphonia Support on the InternetTop/Health/Conditions_and_Diseases/Communication_Disorders/Language_and_Speech/Spasmodic_Dysphonia Offering a supportive e-mail list and directory of Web-based resources for individuals affected by SD.
Other resource N37 Spasmodic Dysphonia Bulletin Boardhttp://www.dysphonia-bb.org/forums/sd/ Spasmodic Dysphonia Bulletin BoardTop/Health/Conditions_and_Diseases/Communication_Disorders/Language_and_Speech/Spasmodic_Dysphonia Moderated forum for SD patients and their families. Provided by the Dystonia Medical Research Foundation.
Other resource N38 Semantic and Pragmatic Problems and SPLDhttp://members.tripod.com/Caroline_Bowen/spld.htm Semantic and Pragmatic Problems and SPLDTop/Health/Conditions_and_Diseases/Communication_Disorders/Language_and_Speech/Semantic-Pragmatic_Disorder Difficulties with semantics and pragmatics and how they relate to Semantic-Pragmatic Language Disorder (SPLD), an autism spectrum disorder.
Other resource N39 Semantic-Pragmatic Disorder Parents' Pagehttp://www.spdsupport.org.uk Semantic-Pragmatic Disorder Parents' PageTop/Health/Conditions_and_Diseases/Communication_Disorders/Language_and_Speech/Semantic-Pragmatic_Disorder Provides information, articles and resources for families in the United Kingdom.
Other resource N40 Stuttering Preventionhttp://www.prevent-stuttering.com/ Stuttering PreventionTop/Health/Conditions_and_Diseases/Communication_Disorders/Language_and_Speech/Stuttering Indirect stuttering therapy for young children, by Tony Wray, M.A.
Other resource N41 Stutterers Anonymoushttp://stutterersanonymous.netfirms.com Stutterers AnonymousTop/Health/Conditions_and_Diseases/Communication_Disorders/Language_and_Speech/Stuttering Featuring articles and resource pointers for adults who stutter.
Other resource N42 Stuttering / Stammering Resourceshttp://www.stuttering.com.ru Stuttering / Stammering ResourcesTop/Health/Conditions_and_Diseases/Communication_Disorders/Language_and_Speech/Stuttering Directory of online resources concerning stuttering and its and treatment.
Other resource N43 Elocutionary.comhttp://www.elocutionary.com Elocutionary.comTop/Health/Conditions_and_Diseases/Communication_Disorders/Language_and_Speech/Stuttering/Science_and_Research Research and opinions from Greg Snyder, speech pathology Ph.D. candidate.
Other resource N44 Purdue University - Stuttering More Than Talkhttp://news.uns.purdue.edu/UNS/html4ever/2004/040722.Weber-Fox.research.html Purdue University - Stuttering More Than TalkTop/Health/Conditions_and_Diseases/Communication_Disorders/Language_and_Speech/Stuttering/Science_and_Research News release and abstracted journal report concerning research into the brain's role in stuttering.
Other resource N45 Speakeasy New Zealand Associationhttp://www.shopzone.co.nz/speakeasy/ Speakeasy New Zealand AssociationTop/Health/Conditions_and_Diseases/Communication_Disorders/Language_and_Speech/Stuttering/Organizations/Oceania A self-help organisation with branches around the country. Includes background information, tips for parents, support, regional news and special reports.
Other resource N46 The Pacesettershttp://www.ideal.net.au/~wicksp/ The PacesettersTop/Health/Conditions_and_Diseases/Communication_Disorders/Language_and_Speech/Stuttering/Organizations/Oceania/Australia Fluency and personal development peer support group.
Other resource N47 The British Columbia Association of People who Stutter (BCAPS)http://www.bcaps.bc.ca/ The British Columbia Association of People who Stutter (BCAPS)Top/Health/Conditions_and_Diseases/Communication_Disorders/Language_and_Speech/Stuttering/Organizations/North_America/Canada Increasing public awareness of stuttering, and supporting individuals who stutter, throughout the province.
Other resource N48 American Speech-Language Hearing Associationhttp://www.kidsource.com/ASHA/Stuttering.html American Speech-Language Hearing AssociationTop/Health/Conditions_and_Diseases/Communication_Disorders/Language_and_Speech/Stuttering/Organizations/North_America/United_States Questions and answers about childhood stuttering.
Other resource N49 Passing Twicehttp://passingtwice.com/ Passing TwiceTop/Health/Conditions_and_Diseases/Communication_Disorders/Language_and_Speech/Stuttering/Organizations/North_America/United_States An informal network of gay, lesbian, bisexual, and transgender stutterers and their friends. Its resources include background information, newsletter excerpts, and an image gallery.
Other resource N50 Philadelphia Area Chapter of the National Stuttering Associationhttp://members.aol.com/WDParry/philansp.htm Philadelphia Area Chapter of the National Stuttering AssociationTop/Health/Conditions_and_Diseases/Communication_Disorders/Language_and_Speech/Stuttering/Organizations/North_America/United_States/National_Stuttering_Association Self-help support group dealing with the problems of stuttering.
Other resource N51 AMBI Israeli Stuttering Associationhttp://www.ambi.org.il/ AMBI Israeli Stuttering AssociationTop/Health/Conditions_and_Diseases/Communication_Disorders/Language_and_Speech/Stuttering/Organizations/Asia Public non-profit organization supporting the interests of People Who Stutter (PWS) and their families in Israel. The organization's Web-based offerings are presented in Hebrew and English.
Other resource N52 Speak Clear Association of Cameroonhttp://www.stutterisa.org/cameroon/ Speak Clear Association of CameroonTop/Health/Conditions_and_Diseases/Communication_Disorders/Language_and_Speech/Stuttering/Organizations/Africa Charity devoted to protecting the interest of Cameroon residents who stutter.
Other resource N53 Vzw BBesthttp://www.stotteren.be/ Vzw BBestTop/Health/Conditions_and_Diseases/Communication_Disorders/Language_and_Speech/Stuttering/Organizations/Europe Belgian interest group for individuals who stutter.
Other resource N54 Association of the Finnish Stutterers (AFS)http://www.kolumbus.fi/say/ Association of the Finnish Stutterers (AFS)Top/Health/Conditions_and_Diseases/Communication_Disorders/Language_and_Speech/Stuttering/Organizations/Europe Information on the self-help group and the International Stuttering Awarness Day in Finland.
Other resource N55 Speaking Outhttp://meltingpot.fortunecity.com/botswana/919/speakingout/ Speaking OutTop/Health/Conditions_and_Diseases/Communication_Disorders/Language_and_Speech/Stuttering/Organizations/Europe/United_Kingdom Web site of the Hull and East Yorkshire Stammerer's Self-Help Group in England.
Other resource N56 STUTT-Xhttp://lists.asu.edu/archives/stutt-x.html STUTT-XTop/Health/Conditions_and_Diseases/Communication_Disorders/Language_and_Speech/Stuttering/Chats_and_Forums E-mail list for persons who stutter. Hosted by Arizona State University.
Other resource N57 Love Connection for Adult Stutterershttp://groups.yahoo.com/group/stutteringdates Love Connection for Adult StutterersTop/Health/Conditions_and_Diseases/Communication_Disorders/Language_and_Speech/Stuttering/Chats_and_Forums Yahoo! group for adults who stutter and are seeking lasting, meaningful relationships.
Other resource N58 Parents-Whttp://health.groups.yahoo.com/group/Parents-W/ Parents-WTop/Health/Conditions_and_Diseases/Communication_Disorders/Language_and_Speech/Stuttering/Chats_and_Forums E-mail list for parents of children who stutter and speech-language pathologists who are involved in the treatment of stuttering in childhood.
Other resource N59 Charles Lamb on His Stutteringhttp://www.mnsu.edu/dept/comdis/kuster/famous/lamb.html Charles Lamb on His StutteringTop/Health/Conditions_and_Diseases/Communication_Disorders/Language_and_Speech/Stuttering/Celebrities Excerpt from "Essays of Elia" by the British essayist Charles Lamb (1775-1834).
Other resource N60 McGuire Programmehttp://www.mcguire-freedomsroad.com/ McGuire ProgrammeTop/Health/Conditions_and_Diseases/Communication_Disorders/Language_and_Speech/Stuttering/Therapies_and_Treatments Intensive stuttering therapy program and follow-up support, in Belgium, France, Germany, Ireland, Luxemburg, the Netherlands, Norway, Sweden, New Zealand, Australia, and the United States.
Other resource N61 The How To Stop Stammering Centrehttp://www.stutter-cure.com The How To Stop Stammering CentreTop/Health/Conditions_and_Diseases/Communication_Disorders/Language_and_Speech/Stuttering/Therapies_and_Treatments UK-based centre, offering a five-day speech course and online notes to improve fluency.
Other resource N62 Talking Levelhttp://stammering.homestead.com/index~ns4.html Talking LevelTop/Health/Conditions_and_Diseases/Communication_Disorders/Language_and_Speech/Stuttering/Therapies_and_Treatments Stuttering therapy in the UK. One to one speech training.
Other resource N63 HCRIhttp://www.stuttering.org/ HCRITop/Health/Conditions_and_Diseases/Communication_Disorders/Language_and_Speech/Stuttering/Therapies_and_Treatments/United_States Roanoke-based center offering the Hollins Fluency System, an intensive program focusing on motor skills and the cognitive and emotional facets of stuttering.
Other resource N64 Peter R. Ramig Ph.D. and Associateshttp://www.stutteringrecovery.com/ Peter R. Ramig Ph.D. and AssociatesTop/Health/Conditions_and_Diseases/Communication_Disorders/Language_and_Speech/Stuttering/Therapies_and_Treatments/United_States A personalized and caring approach to stuttering therapy in Colorado.
Other resource N65 Stuttering-Treatmenthttp://www.stuttering-treatment.com Stuttering-TreatmentTop/Health/Conditions_and_Diseases/Communication_Disorders/Language_and_Speech/Stuttering/Therapies_and_Treatments/United_States Individualized stuttering therapy with Russell Boyce, SLP-CCC, in St. Petersburg, Florida.
Other resource N66 Wasatch Speech & Language Centerhttp://www.stutteringinfo.com Wasatch Speech & Language CenterTop/Health/Conditions_and_Diseases/Communication_Disorders/Language_and_Speech/Stuttering/Therapies_and_Treatments/United_States Utah clinic specializing in fluency management with a summer residential program.
Other resource N67 StutterFree, LLChttp://www.stutterfreellc.com StutterFree, LLCTop/Health/Conditions_and_Diseases/Communication_Disorders/Language_and_Speech/Stuttering/Therapies_and_Treatments/Electronic_Devices_and_Computer_Software A marketer, distributor, and patient fitter for the SpeechEasy fluency aid.
Other resource N68 Fluency Suite PChttp://www.sonidoinc.com/low/products/fluencypc/fluencypcmain.htm Fluency Suite PCTop/Health/Conditions_and_Diseases/Communication_Disorders/Language_and_Speech/Stuttering/Therapies_and_Treatments/Electronic_Devices_and_Computer_Software Fluency therapy software that can be used in the home or professional office. Utilizes various types of auditory feedback--including masked (MAF), simultaneous (SAF), delayed (DAF), and looping (LAF)--to improve fluency and speech.
Other resource N69 Casa 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.
Other resource N70 StammeringIndia.comhttp://stammeringindia.com StammeringIndia.comTop/Health/Conditions_and_Diseases/Communication_Disorders/Language_and_Speech/Stuttering/Therapies_and_Treatments/India Online source of information about stammering and its treatment with psycho-speech therapy. Presented by speech pathologist Dyal Chhabra of Chandigarh, India.
Other resource N71 Institute for Stuttering Treatment and Research (ISTAR)http://www.ualberta.ca/~istar/ Institute for Stuttering Treatment and Research (ISTAR)Top/Health/Conditions_and_Diseases/Communication_Disorders/Language_and_Speech/Stuttering/Therapies_and_Treatments/Canada Nonprofit society providing stuttering therapy in Edmonton, Alberta.
Other resource N72 Harold 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.
Other resource N73 Coping Strategies for Families Adjusting to Aphasiahttp://www.healthtouch.com/bin/EContent_HT/showAllLfts.asp?lftname=ASLHA026&cid=HT Coping Strategies for Families Adjusting to AphasiaTop/Health/Conditions_and_Diseases/Communication_Disorders/Language_and_Speech/Aphasia Communication tips and suggestions for support, provided by Healthtouch Online and the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association.
Other resource N74 Yahoo! Groups: Aphasiahttp://groups.yahoo.com/group/Aphasia/ Yahoo! Groups: AphasiaTop/Health/Conditions_and_Diseases/Communication_Disorders/Language_and_Speech/Aphasia Mailing list created to share information, questions, and feelings about aphasia. Its members specifically encourage aphasic persons to contribute to the ongoing discussion.
Other resource N75 York-Durham Aphasia Centrehttp://www.ydac.on.ca/ York-Durham Aphasia CentreTop/Health/Conditions_and_Diseases/Communication_Disorders/Language_and_Speech/Aphasia Ontario-based partnership of speech-language and social work professionals, community volunteers, and family members working with and for adults with aphasia. Locations of YDAC facilities include Stouffville, Richmond Hill, Newmarket, and Maple.
Other resource N76 Aphasia Hope Foundationhttp://www.aphasiahope.org/ Aphasia Hope FoundationTop/Health/Conditions_and_Diseases/Communication_Disorders/Language_and_Speech/Aphasia A 501(c)(3) nonprofit foundation promoting aphasia research and working to ensure that all aphasia survivors and caregivers have an awareness of, and access to, appropriate therapy.
Other resource N77 Adult Aphasia: Recent Researchhttp://www.nidcd.nih.gov/health/voice/adultaphasia.asp Adult Aphasia: Recent ResearchTop/Health/Conditions_and_Diseases/Communication_Disorders/Language_and_Speech/Aphasia Fact sheet covering established aphasia types and therapies, support organizations, and new approaches to evaluation, characterization, and treatment. Published by the National Institute on Deafness and Other Communication Disorders.
Other resource N78 eMedicine - Aphasiahttp://www.emedicine.com/neuro/topic437.htm eMedicine - AphasiaTop/Health/Conditions_and_Diseases/Communication_Disorders/Language_and_Speech/Aphasia Clinical review of aphasia and its subtypes, authored Daniel H Jacobs, MD.
Other resource N79 Primary Progressive Aphasia and Frontal Dementiahttp://www.brain.nwu.edu/ppa/index.html Primary Progressive Aphasia and Frontal DementiaTop/Health/Conditions_and_Diseases/Communication_Disorders/Language_and_Speech/Aphasia Featuring a patient-and-family guide to PPA and description of the PPA Program of Northwestern University's Cognitive Neurology and Alzheimer's Disease Center.
Other resource N80 Pittsburgh Aphasia Treatment, Research, and Education Centerhttp://passavant.upmc.com/Aphasia.htm Pittsburgh Aphasia Treatment, Research, and Education CenterTop/Health/Conditions_and_Diseases/Communication_Disorders/Language_and_Speech/Aphasia A collaboration of the UPMC Passavant Speech, Voice and Swallowing Center and the University of Pittsburgh Department of Communication Science and Disorders School of Health and Rehabilitation. Services include intensive treatment and support groups.

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