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- Adult Aphasia: Recent Research - Fact sheet covering types of aphasia, treatments, research, and resources, as well as new approaches to evaluation, characterization, and therapies. Published by the National Institute on Deafness and Other Communication Disorders.
www.nidcd.nih.gov/health/pubs_vsl/adultaphasia.htm
- 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.
www.asha.org/speech/disabilities/Aphasia_1.cfm
- Aphasia - Overview of aphasia subtypes, authored by Sherry T. Gliesche, MS, SLP, and presented by the International MS Support Foundation.
www.imssf.org/aphasia.shtml
- Aphasia - Information for Caregivers - Supportive information for families of aphasic stroke survivors, from Caregiver-information.com.
www.caregiver-information.com/Stroke/Aphasia/aphasia.htm
- Aphasia Center of California - A nonprofit, community-based organization providing group and individual speech-language treatment, caregiver's groups, and recreational classes for individuals with aphasia following stroke.
www.employees.org/~accadmin
- Aphasia Forum - Discussion groups and background information for aphasic individuals, caregivers, speech therapists, and researchers. Presented in Italian and English by the Neuropsychological and Speech Therapy Service of Genoa University.
www.aphasiaforum.com
- Aphasia Hope Foundation - A 501(c)(3) nonprofit foundation promoting research into the prevention and treatment of aphasia and helping to ensure that all aphasia survivors and caregivers have an awareness of, and access to, appropriate therapy.
www.aphasiahope.org
- Aphasia Institute - A provincially incorporated charitable organization based in Ontario, Canada. Assists patients with aphasia, their families, and professionals in the field.
www.aphasia.on.ca/index.shtml
- Aphasia Rehabilitation at Language Care Centers - An innovative, clinically proven therapy program with locations throughout the USA, for acquired language disorders, such as aphasia, apraxia and dysarthria. Positive outcomes created by Lingraphica system, an interactive tool used by speech-language pathologists and their clients.
www.lingraphicare.com/index.htm
- British Aphasiology Society - Professional association seeking to disseminate information about aphasia and its treatment, encourage excellence in the scientific investigation of aphasia, promote the interests of aphasic individuals, and draw upon their expertise.
www.bas.org.uk
- Coping Strategies for Families Adjusting to Aphasia - Communication tips and suggestions for support, provided by Healthtouch Online and the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association.
www.healthtouch.com/bin/EContent_HT/showAllLfts.asp?lftname=ASLHA026&cid=HT
- Global Aphasia: Q & A - Detailed information concerning symptoms, diagnostic tests, therapies, and communication strategies. Reference links are included.
www.stroke-info.com/global_aphasia.htm
- Harold Goodglass Aphasia Research Center - Located at the Boston Veterans Administration Medical Center and affiliated with Boston University.
www.bu.edu/aphasia
- Intensive Residential Aphasia Communication Therapy Program - Offered through the Dalhousie School of Human Communication Disorders in Halifax, Nova Scotia, inteRACT supports the philosophy that aphasic individuals can learn strategies to deal with their condition and continue to lead full, communicative lives.
www.dal.ca/~interact
- International Aphasia Project - Studying stroke-induced communication difficulties, in multiple languages, to achieve a better understanding of the brain mechanisms that are responsible for normal and abnormal language functions.
crl.ucsd.edu/aphasia
- Moss Rehab: Aphasia - Overview of the Philadelphia-based hospital's offerings for aphasic individuals and their rehabilitation teams. Links to further information about the hospital's Aphasia Center, research activities, and MossTalk aphasia therapy software are provided.
www.einstein.edu/e3front.dll?durki=8102
- National Aphasia Association - Nonprofit organization devoted to assisting people with aphasia and their families. Its online offerings include fact sheets, support group listings, reviews of research, and information on upcoming NAA conferences.
www.aphasia.org
- NINDS Aphasia Information Page - Answers to basic aphasia questions, courtesy of the National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke.
www.ninds.nih.gov/health_and_medical/disorders/aphasia.htm
- Pittsburgh Aphasia Treatment, Research, and Education Center - 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.
www.upmc.edu/passavant/aphasia.htm
- Primary Progressive Aphasia - Informational resources and a description of services offered by the PPA Program of Northwestern University's Alzheimers Disease Core Center.
www.brain.nwu.edu/core/ppa.htm
- Speakability - UK charity that is dedicated to helping aphasic individuals rebuild communication through information services, self-help groups, training of treatment professionals, and public advocacy.
www.speakability.org.uk/index.htm
- Talkback Association for Aphasia, Inc. - Supporting aphasic individuals and their carers through aphasia friendly fact sheets and local services in South Australia.
aphasia.asn.au
- University of Arizona Aphasia Clinic - Division of the Adult Speech-Language Clinic in Tucson. Services include individual and group aphasia therapies.
w3.arizona.edu/~aphasia
- University of Michigan Aphasia Therapy Program - Providing evaluations, intensive aphasia rehabilitation services, and family discussion groups through the University's Communication Disorders Clinic in Ann Arbor.
www.umich.edu/~comdis/Programs/aphather.html
- Yahoo! Groups: Aphasia - Mailing list created to share information, questions, and feelings about aphasia. Its members specifically encourage aphasic persons to contribute to the ongoing discussion.
groups.yahoo.com/group/Aphasia
- York-Durham Aphasia Centre - 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.
www.ydac.on.ca
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