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Cincinnati Children's is conducting a research study to compare the language skills of children who have a cochlear implant and a developmental disability to children with the same developmental disability but no hearing loss

Developmental Apraxia of Speech - American Journal of Speech-Language Pathology - Developmental Apraxia of Speech - Just Another Motor Problem

Speech and language therapy to improve the communication skills of children with Cerebral Palsy - This is a Cochrane review abstract and plain language summary, prepared and maintained by The Cochrane Collaboration, currently published in The Cochrane Database of Systematic Reviews 2010 Issue 9, Copyright © 2010 The Cochrane Collaboration. Published by John Wiley and Sons, Ltd.. The full text of the review is available in The Cochrane Library

Professional, scientific, and credentialing association for more than 127,000 members and affiliates who are audiologists, speech-language pathologists, and speech, language, and hearing scientists.

NINDS sponsored study will examine how certain language skills, such as naming objects, understanding spoken language and reading are organized in the brain and how they are affected by seizures.

Speech Therapy Tips for Speech, Language, Reading and Learning Difficulties - Speech therapy tips for children and adults with speech, language delay by Speech Therapist

Speech TX - Speech Therapy Activities - includes language, early literacy, and technology. Printables for articulation, language and literacy. Interacitve computer activities. Speech-Language Pathologists are continually looking for new and engaging activities for students. Speechtx has a variety of FREE activities!

American Journal of Speech-Language Pathology - speech Breathing in Able-Bodied Children with Cerebral Palsy - a Review of the Literature and Implications for Clinical Intervention. Review concluded that little information regarding either the nature or the treatment of speech breathing in children with cerebral palsy is available and that there is a definite need for basic research as well as treatment efficacy studies.

Nation Aphasia Association - The NAA's mission is to educate the public to know that the word aphasia describes an impairment of the ability to communicate, not an impairment of intellect. The NAA makes people with aphasia, their families, support systems, and health care professionals aware of resources to recover lost skills to the extent possible, to compensate for skills that will not be recovered and to minimize the psychosocial impact of the language impairment.

Assitive technology vendor covering Virginia, West Virginia, Washington D.C., and North Carolina. Provides expert knowledge and training in the areas of Consultation and evalution for Alternative and Augmentative Communication (AAC) Speech Generating Devices and accessories. Language development training and assistance for AAC users and their support teams. Recommendations for funding support for purchasing a speech generating device"

Princeton Speech-Language and Learning Center - Information on Oral Motor Disorders

Where speech-language pathologists find ideas, activities and material

Speech for Kids - Online resource for speech and language therapy resources for children. Whether you're a parent looking for answers about your child's speech problems or a professional looking for online resources for speech therapy lessons, speech for kids is a an excellent resource.

the Child Occupational Self Assessment (COSA) is a client directed assessment tool and an outcome measure designed to capture children's and youth's perceptions regarding their own sense of occupational competence and the importance of everyday activities. Using the instrument in therapy provides a young client with an opportunity to identify and address their participation in important and meaningful occupations. The COSA consists of a series of statements pertaining to everyday occupational participation, and includes tasks related to school, home, and in the community. Its self-rating design allows the client to document his/her understanding of occupational competence and values using familiar visual symbols and simple language.

Publisher of resources in early childhood, early intervention, inclusive and special education, developmental disabilities, learning disabilities, communication and language, behavior, and mental health.

American Speech-Launguage Hearing Association - Feeding and Swallowing Disorders (Dysphagia) in Children - Description, Information, treatments

Anatomy of the Tongue at WebMd

American Speech-Language-Hearing Association - Definition of Childhood Apraxia of Speech - Causes - symptoms - Diagnosis - Treatments - Organizations

Printable Speech Therapy Games - Perkilou Products are printable games that you print, then play, sent through email and downloaded.

Health Science: AAC- SGD - Providing communication for persons with severe speech disorders - Augmentative Communication - funding & Insurance - Accessories - Software - Literacy and Learning - alternative access