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| Web Pages |
| Apraxia-Kids |
| Provides articles by speech-language pathologists, an e-mail discussion list, message board, newsletter, resources, book suggestions, news, and conference information. |
| Ed Chapman's Speech and Developmental Delays |
| Provides Speech and Language Milestones, acronym definitions, and links to further information about apraxia of speech, speech disorders, and developmental delays. |
| The Talking Page |
| Features sound clips of children with apraxia speaking. Produced by Scott Bilker and his son, Brandon. |
| Children's Speech Sound Disorders: Questions and Answers |
| Provided by Caroline Bowen, Speech-Language Pathologist, this page describes apraxia and several other speech disorders. |
| 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. |
| 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. |
| 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. |
| 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 |
| Apraxia of Speech (Dyspraxia) Citations |
| John Faughnan, MD, MS, provides a summarized list of professional literature about apraxia of speech from PubMed. |
| Therapy Techniques Common For Apraxia |
| Using the five senses and other tips for working with individuals with apraxia of speech. |
| Apraxia |
| Leslie Styba, a speech language pathologist, gives a definition of apraxia and describes acquired apraxia and developmental apraxia of speech. |
| 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. |
| Childhood Apraxia of Speech Association |
| National nonprofit based in the United States. Information on programs, activities, and donations. |
| 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). |
| Prompt Institute |
| Provides therapy for children with apraxia of speech. Gives a calendar of PROMPT workshops. Executive Director: Deborah Hayden, M.A.,CCC-SLP |
| 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. |
| 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. |
| 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). |
| 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. |
| The Dyspraxia Foundation |
| Supports individuals and families affected by developmental dyspraxia through books, suggestions, a teen newsletter, and an adult support group. |
| 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). |
| 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. |
| Yahoo Groups: Dyspraxia |
| E-mail list providing support, tips, and suggestions for adults who have dyspraxia or similar coordination difficulties. |
| 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. |