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- Apraxia - Leslie Styba, a speech language pathologist, gives a definition of apraxia and describes acquired apraxia and developmental apraxia of speech.
home.ica.net/~fred/anch10-5.htm
- Apraxia Guide to Helpful Links and Resources - Lynette Pearson, a parent advocate and registered nurse, defines childhood apraxia of speech, gives some "Mom" tips, and provides links and book suggestions for more information
www.apraxia-guide.com
- Apraxia of Speech (Dyspraxia) Citations - John Faughnan, MD, MS, provides a list of professional literature about childhood apraxia of speech, with links to ordering information at PubMed.
www.faughnan.com/apraxiarefs.html
- Apraxia of Speech in Children - Resources - Sponsored by the UCLID Center at the University of Pittsburgh. Defines childhood apraxia of speech and its treatment. Provides a list of speech pathology vocabulary.
www.pitt.edu/~uclid/apraxia.htm
- Apraxia of Speech: Impairment of Motor Speech Programming - Differentiates between apraxia, dysarthria, and aphasia.
user.chollian.net/~rmpyun/apraxia.htm
- Apraxia-Kids - Provides articles by speech-language pathologists, an e-mail discussion list, message board, monthly chat, newsletter, resources, book suggestions, news, and conference information.
www.apraxia-kids.org
- CHERAB Foundation, Inc - A 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.
www.apraxia.cc
- Child Apraxia Therapy Ideas - A page from Judith Maginnis Kuster's Communication Disorders Internet Guide that provides therapy ideas for those treating a child with apraxia of speech.
www.mankato.msus.edu/dept/comdis/kuster2/therapy/apraxiarx.html
- Childhood Apraxia of Speech Association - National nonprofit organization strengthening the support systems in the lives of children with apraxia. Provides help through education, symposiums, advocacy, guidance, referral, and research support to families and professionals.
www.apraxia.org
- Children's Speech Sound Disorders: Questions and Answers - Provided by Caroline Bowen, Speech-Language Pathologist, this page describes what apraxia is, its characteristics, other similar diagnoses that might be applied, and controversial issues surrounding the diagnosis of apraxia.
members.tripod.com/Caroline_Bowen/phonol-and-artic.htm
- Developmental Apraxia - 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.
www.wyandotte.org/SpecialEd/apraxia.htm
- Developmental Dyspraxia - A Practical Manual for Parents and Professionals - Excerpts from this book about dyspraxia (a disorder affecting motor planning of the limbs), by Madeleine Portwood, an Educational Psychologist. Ordering information included. Gives early signs for parents with infants, toddlers, and pre-schoolers with developmental differences.
web.ukonline.co.uk/madeleine.portwood
- Developmental Dyspraxia in Children - A page by Marie Novak, M.A., S-LP(C), CCC, that outlines common characteristics of children with verbal dyspraxia (childhood apraxia of speech).
www.speedline.ca/johnv/ddic.html
- Developmental Verbal Dyspraxia: General Information for Parents - 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).
www.cs.amherst.edu/%7Edjv/DVD.html
- Ed Chapman's Speech and Developmental Delays Page - Links to further information available about childhood apraxia of speech, speech disorders, and developmental delays.
members.tripod.com/~edchapman/ParentLinks.html
- Jamie Wilson's Site on Dyspraxia - A family's personal experience with dyspraxia.
dyspraxia.virtualave.net
- Kaufman Children's Center for Speech Language and Sensory Disorders - Provides therapy for childhood 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
www.kidspeech.com
- Kids Talk Back - 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.
kidstalkback.tripod.com/kidstalkback
- NINDS Apraxia Information Page - 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.
www.ninds.nih.gov/health_and_medical/disorders/apraxia.htm
- Phonology Project and Clinic - Origins, assessment, and treatment of child speech disorders. Lawrence Shriberg, principal investigator, focuses on collaborative genetic projects in apraxia of speech.
www.waisman.wisc.edu/phonology
- Prompt Institute - Provides therapy for children with apraxia of speech. Gives a calendar of PROMPT workshops. Executive Director: Deborah Hayden, M.A.,CCC-SLP
www.promptinstitute.com
- Straight Talk About Dyspraxia - Offers a description of how to make a simple chart of the speech progress of a child with developmental verbal dyspraxia (childhood apraxia of speech), links to more information, and other suggestions that have helped this parent in New Zealand.
www.fortunecity.com/millennium/skip/168/dyspraxiamain.html
- The Dyspraxia Foundation - Supports individuals and families affected by developmental dyspraxia through books, suggestions, a teen newsletter, and an adult support group.
www.dyspraxiafoundation.org.uk
- The Talking Page - Features sound clips of children with apraxia speaking. Produced by Scott Bilker and his son, Brandon.
www.debtsmart.com/talk
- Therapy Techniques Common For Apraxia - Using the five senses and other tips for working with individuals with apraxia of speech.
209.52.189.2/article.cfm/speech_language_disorders/36847
- What Can You Tell Me About Apraxia - FAQ providing an overview of childhood apraxia of speech from the Clearinghouse on Disabilities and Gifted Education, Department of Education's Office of Educational Research and Improvement (ERIC).
www.ericec.org/faq/apraxia.html
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