Dyspraxia-Apraxia
- Kaufman Children's Center for Speech Language and Sensory Disorders (Site) - Provides therapy for apraxia of speech for preschool and early elementary-aged children. Site gives a list of signs of apraxia, a calendar of workshops sponsored by the Center, and links to more information. Director: Nancy Kaufman, M.A., CCC/SLP
- Developmental Apraxia (Site) - By Nancy William, M.A., this page provides a parent-friendly definition of apraxia and suggestions for what parents can do at home to help their child.
- Ed Chapman's Speech and Developmental Delays (Site) - Provides Speech and Language Milestones, acronym definitions, and links to further information about apraxia of speech, speech disorders, and developmental delays.
- Children's Speech Sound Disorders: Questions and Answers (Site) - Provided by Caroline Bowen, Speech-Language Pathologist, this page describes apraxia and several other speech disorders.
- The Talking Page (Site) - Features sound clips of children with apraxia speaking. Produced by Scott Bilker and his son, Brandon.
- Straight Talk About Dyspraxia (Site) - Offers a description of how to make a simple chart of the speech progress of a child with developmental verbal dyspraxia (apraxia of speech), links to more information, and other suggestions that have helped this parent in New Zealand.
- Apraxia (Site) - Leslie Styba, a speech language pathologist, gives a definition of apraxia and describes acquired apraxia and developmental apraxia of speech.
- Dyspraxia: Can We Talk? (Site) - A reference center for Speech-Language Pathologists, parents and friends. Provides description, recommendations, tips, treatment information, sample IEP, and humorous look at parenting.
- CHERAB Foundation, Inc (Site) - An international non-profit organization which provides a support group, articles, and links about children who are late talkers or diagnosed with apraxia. Also included: up-to-date information about essential fatty acids research.
- The Dyspraxia Foundation (Site) - Supports individuals and families affected by developmental dyspraxia through books, suggestions, a teen newsletter, and an adult support group.
- Apraxia of Speech (Site) - Provides an online support group, message center, and personal experiences with Apraxia.
- Apraxia of Speech (Dyspraxia) Citations (Site) - John Faughnan, MD, MS, provides a summarized list of professional literature about apraxia of speech from PubMed.
- Kids Talk Back (Site) - Dedicated to the support of parents with children who are apraxic. Provides basic information, testimonials about treatment options, an online diary of one child's progress, and "Apraxia Angels" featuring stories about children and their parents experiences.
- Dyspraxic Teens (Site) - Forum offering support to teenagers with Dyspraxia. Information about Dyspraxia, resources, advice, and message board.
- Developmental Verbal Dyspraxia: General Information for Parents (Site) - Shelley Velleman, Ph.D., a speech-language pathologist with a research interest in apraxia, provides a page about developmental verbal dyspraxia (childhood apraxia of speech).
- Apraxia-Kids (Site) - Provides articles by speech-language pathologists, an e-mail discussion list, message board, newsletter, resources, book suggestions, news, and conference information.
- Yahoo Groups: Dyspraxia (Site) - E-mail list providing support, tips, and suggestions for adults who have dyspraxia or similar coordination difficulties.
- Phonology Project and Clinic (Site) - Origins, assessment, and treatment of child speech disorders. Lawrence Shriberg, principal investigator, focuses on collaborative genetic projects in apraxia of speech.
- Child Apraxia Therapy Ideas (Site) - Provides therapy ideas for those treating a child with apraxia of speech. From Judith Maginnis Kuster's Communication Disorders Internet Guide.
- Prompt Institute (Site) - Provides therapy for children with apraxia of speech. Gives a calendar of PROMPT workshops. Executive Director: Deborah Hayden, M.A.,CCC-SLP
- NINDS Apraxia Information Page (Site) - The National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke briefly describes acquired apraxia (i.e. adult onset apraxia as result of stroke or similar incident of anoxia, a loss of oxygen to the brain), its treatment, prognosis, and helpful organizations.
- What Can You Tell Me About Apraxia (Site) - FAQ providing an overview of apraxia of speech from the Clearinghouse on Disabilities and Gifted Education, Department of Education's Office of Educational Research and Improvement (ERIC).
- Dyspraxia (Site) - Article describing symptoms, causes, diagnosis, and treatment. [From BBC Health]
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