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Apraxia-KIDS - The Childhood Apraxia of Speech Association of North America (CASANA) - The mission of CASANA is to strengthen the support systems in the lives of children with apraxia, so that each child has their best opportunity to develop speech

BRAIN A Journal of Neurology Article - Encoding of human action in Broca's area

National Institute on Deafness and Other Communication Disorders - Dysphagia - What is Dysphagia - How do we swallow - How does dysphagia occur - Complications - What causes Dysphagia - Research and more

Dysphagia Overview at Mayo Clinic - Definition

PubMed Abstract of study to determine the effect of seated position on upper-extremity access to augmentative communication for a child with cerebral palsy.

Apraxia of Speech at National Institute of Deafness and Other Communication Disorders NIDCD - What is apraxia of speech - What are the types and causes of apraxia - What are the symptoms - How is it Diagnosed - Treatments - Research and more

Medicare.gov - Home Health Compage - This tool has detailed information about every Medicare certified Home Health agency in the country

"The primary purpose of this tool is to provide names, addresses, and contact information for suppliers that provide services or products under the Medicare program.

"Welcome to the Long-Term Care Planning tool. The primary goal of this tool is to help you understand:What long-term care services are available, How much you can expect to pay for long-term care, and What financing options are available to support your long-term care costs. The results of the Long-Term Care Planning tool are general in nature and not intended to replace comprehensive financial and other long-term personal planning. This tool will ask between twelve and twenty questions and will then provide you with the long-term care results you need by comparing your answers to those of individuals with similar profiles."

ISAAC supports and encourages the best possible communication methods for people who find communication difficult.

Voicewave Technology, Inc. The Speech Enhancer - Speech Generating Device (SGD) - Synthesizes New Clear Speech; Restors Inaudible Voice - Tiny, Battery-powered System

Located in Fort Wayne, Indiana, Mobility Sports designs, builds and distributes hand crafted adapted sports equipment. Our primary focus is sled hockey equipment and sled hockey sticks, but we have built a few custom chairs as well. Involved in manufacturing and distributing assistive technologies. Specializes in augmentative and alternative communication, environmental control systems, and alternative computer access. Offers a wide range of technology products

Communication Solutions for People with Cerebral Palsy - dynaVox Mayer-Johnson is the leading provider of speech generating devices and symbol-adapted special education software.

Indiana University - University Information Techology servies - Adaptive Technology and Accessibility Centers. Hedlines and excerpts of the latest news in accessibility, adaptive technology and assistive devices

Digital Voice Technologies specializes in providing affordable solutions to children with augmentative and alternative communication (AAC) needs arising from conditions such as autism, cerebral palsy, developmental delay, and traumatic head injuries.

Study will examine how the brain controls speech in patients with spasmodic dysphonia, a voice disorder that involves involuntary spasms of muscles in the larynx (voice box), causing breaks in speech. Although the causes of spasmodic dysphonia are unknown, recent studies found changes in brain function in patients with the disorder that may play a role in its development.

Stanford Clinical Trial and study Optimizing Assisted Communication Devices for Children with Motor Impairments using a model of Information Rate and Channel Capacity