• INFORMATIONAL WEBSITES

                                  Here are a list of websites in alphabetical order you may find helpfuL:

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    All About Cerebral Palsy: Cerebral Palsy Directory: www.cerebralpalsy.org/

    This Cerebral Palsy Directory is designed to help its users find the cerebral palsy information, articles, source, companies, products and services.

    American Speech-Language-Hearing Association: http://www.asha.org/

    Here you will find resources to help you understand communication and communication disorders.

    Look on the left side of your screen and click on “the Public”. You will then be directed to a variety of topics addressing parent questions/concerns

    Apraxia-Kids : www.apraxia-kids.org/

    Lots of useful articles, features, and links for parents and professionals regarding diagnosis and treatment of verbal apraxia

    Autism society of America: www.autism-society.org/
     
    Autism Research Institute: www.autism.com/
    Research, facts and information on autism for parents and professionals.
    This site is dedicated to speech/language pathologists, educators and parents, encouraging development of functional communication skills in children in all environments. Included are informational articles related to fostering good communication, a story-making machine, forums, links for parents and much more.

    FRIENDS: National Association of Young People Who Stutter:     www.friendswhostutter.org/
    A national organization created to provide a network support for children and teens who stutter.

    National Stuttering Association:     www.nsastutter.org 

    The National Stuttering Association (NSA) is a self-help support organization in the United States for people who stutter. Their mission is to bring hope and empowerment to children and adults who stutter, their families, and professionals through support, education, advocacy, and research.

    National Institute on Deafness and other Communication Disorders: www.nidcd.nih.gov/

    Useful information for parents, professionals and children regarding all types of communication disorders, treatment and support.

    Online Asperger's Syndrome Information and Support.

    Selective Mutism Group : www.selectivemutism.org/
     
    Selective Mutism Foundation: http://www.selectivemutismfoundation.org/
    Organizations dedicated to providing information, resources, and support to those impacted by a child with the anxiety disorder known as selective mutism.

    Speechville Express: http://www.speechville.com/
    A resource for families, educators, and medical professionals, offering information about language development in children, helping those who care for toddlers and young children who are late talkers, and connecting you with others who have been down this road. Language disorders and communication impairments included are apraxia, stuttering, pervasive developmental disorder, dysarthria, and aphasia, among others.

    Stuttering Foundation of America: www.stutteringhelp.org/    A site which provides comprehensive up-to date information, resources, and support to those who stutter and their families as well as support for research into the causes of stuttering.

    United Cerebral Palsy (UCP): www.ucp.org/UCP's mission is to advance the independence, productivity and full citizenship of people with disabilities through an affiliate network.
    National Institute on Deafness and Other Communication Disorders : Useful information for professionals, parents, and children regarding all types of communication disorders, treatment, and support.


    Word Finding Web Site: http://www.wordfinding.com/ 

    This Word Finding web site provides information about Word Finding for professionals, parents, and learners with word finding difficulties