- Apraxia of Speech in Children - Resources
Sponsored by the UCLID Center at the University of Pittsburgh. Defines apraxia of speech and its treatment. Provides a list of speech pathology vocabulary.
http://www.pitt.edu/~uclid/apraxia.htm
- Apraxia-Kids
Provides articles by speech-language pathologists, an e-mail discussion list, message board, newsletter, resources, book suggestions, news, and conference information.
http://www.apraxia-kids.org/
- CHERAB Foundation, Inc
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.
http://www.apraxia.cc/
- 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.
http://www.wyandotte.org/SpecialEd/apraxia.htm
- Developmental Dyspraxia in Children
A page by Marie Novak, M.A., S-LP(C), CCC, that outlines common characteristics of children with verbal dyspraxia (apraxia of speech).
http://www.speedline.ca/johnv/ddic.html
- Dyspraxia: Can We Talk?
A reference center for Speech-Language Pathologists, parents and friends. Provides description, recommendations, tips, treatment information, sample IEP, and humorous look at parenting.
http://www.tayloredmktg.com/dyspraxia/
- Kaufman Children's Center for Speech Language and Sensory Disorders
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
http://www.kidspeech.com/
- 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.
http://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.
http://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
http://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 (apraxia of speech), links to more information, and other suggestions that have helped this parent in New Zealand.
http://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.
http://www.dyspraxiafoundation.org.uk/
- The Talking Page
Features sound clips of children with apraxia speaking. Produced by Scott Bilker and his son, Brandon.
http://www.debtsmart.com/talk
- What Can You Tell Me About Apraxia
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).
http://www.ericec.org/faq/apraxia.html
- Yahoo Groups: Dyspraxia
E-mail list providing support, tips, and suggestions for adults who have dyspraxia or similar coordination difficulties.
http://groups.yahoo.com/group/Dyspraxia/
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