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Apraxia (Popularity:  )
(Score: 19.14)
http://home.ica.net/~fred/anch10-5.htm
Leslie Styba, a speech language pathologist, gives a definition of apraxia and describes acquired apraxia and developmental apraxia of speech.
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NINDS Apraxia Information Page (Popularity: )
(Score: 16.43)
http://www.ninds.nih.gov/health_and_medical/disorders/apraxia.htm
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 ...
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Apraxia of Speech (Popularity: )
(Score: 15.39)
http://apraxiaofspeech.freehosting.net/
Provides an online support group, message center, and personal experiences with Apraxia.
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Developmental Apraxia (Popularity: )
(Score: 15.19)
http://www.wyandotte.org/SpecialEd/apraxia.htm
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.
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What Can You Tell Me About Apraxia (Popularity: )
(Score: 14.91)
http://www.ericec.org/faq/apraxia.html
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).
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Apraxia of Speech (Dyspraxia) Citations (Popularity: )
(Score: 14.42)
http://www.faughnan.com/apraxiarefs.html
John Faughnan, MD, MS, provides a summarized list of professional literature about apraxia of speech from PubMed.
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Apraxia of Speech in Children - Resources (Popularity: )
(Score: 13.96)
http://www.pitt.edu/~uclid/apraxia.htm
Sponsored by the UCLID Center at the University of Pittsburgh. Defines apraxia of speech and its treatment. Provides a list of speech pathology vocabulary.
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South Metro Atlanta Apraxia Network (Popularity: )
(Score: 13.70)
http://www.geocities.com/atlantaapraxia/
Georgia area support for apraxia of speech in children. Provides information about upcoming meetings and archived information about previous meetings.
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Child Apraxia Therapy Ideas (Popularity: )
(Score: 13.11)
http://www.mnsu.edu/dept/comdis/kuster2/therapy/apraxiarx.html
Provides therapy ideas for those treating a child with apraxia of speech. From Judith Maginnis Kuster's Communication Disorders Internet Guide.
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Kaufman Children's Center for Speech Language and Sensory Disorders (Popularity: )
(Score: 12.85)
http://www.kidspeech.com/
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
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Developmental Verbal Dyspraxia: General Information for Parents (Popularity: )
(Score: 12.69)
http://www-unix.oit.umass.edu/~velleman/cas.html
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).
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Apraxia Kids (Popularity: )
(Score: 9.89)
http://www.apraxia-kids.org/talk/support.html
International listing of regional support groups for parents.
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The Talking Page (Popularity: )
(Score: 9.49)
http://www.debtsmart.com/talk
Features sound clips of children with apraxia speaking. Produced by Scott Bilker and his son, Brandon.
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Childhood Apraxia of Speech Association (Popularity: )
(Score: 9.40)
http://www.apraxia.org/
National nonprofit based in the United States. Information on programs, activities, and donations.
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Apraxia - The Nebraska Group (Popularity: )
(Score: 9.09)
http://www.members.aol.com/ted777
Offers definition, links, and a discussion group for information about meetings.
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Charlotte Apraxic Families (Popularity: )
(Score: 9.02)
http://groups.msn.com/CharlotteApraxicFamilies/
MSN support group for families in North Carolina area who have children diagnosed with Apraxia.
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Prompt Institute (Popularity: )
(Score: 8.97)
http://www.promptinstitute.com/
Provides therapy for children with apraxia of speech. Gives a calendar of PROMPT workshops. Executive Director: Deborah Hayden, M.A.,CCC-SLP
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Apraxia-Kids (Popularity: )
(Score: 8.95)
http://www.apraxia-kids.org/
Provides articles by speech-language pathologists, an e-mail discussion list, message board, newsletter, resources, book suggestions, news, and conference information.
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Parents of Children with Verbal Apraxia Support Group (Popularity: )
(Score: 8.86)
http://www.cincinnatichildrens.org/family/supportgroups/verbal_apraxia/
Children's Hospital Medical Center of Cincinnati offers contact information for this group.
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Affiliated Groups (Popularity: )
(Score: 8.86)
http://www.shop-in-service.com/affiliated_groups.htm
Listing of regional and international apraxia support groups and contact information for starting a local group. Provided by CHERAB.
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Southern California Apraxia Association (Popularity: )
(Score: 8.86)
http://www.geocities.com/southerncaliapraxia/
Provides basic information for families and professionals through workshops, a list of common acronyms, and links to their chat room, support forum, and related sites.
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Boston Area Parent Group (Popularity: )
(Score: 8.74)
http://groups.yahoo.com/group/NE_Apraxia
A support group for apraxia of speech in Massachusetts. Offers message forum and an e-mail newsletter for information about upcoming meetings.
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CHERAB Foundation, Inc (Popularity: )
(Score: 8.70)
http://www.cherab.org/
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.
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SPEAK (Popularity: )
(Score: 8.68)
http://www.speech-express.com/communication-station/missouri-speak.html
St. Louis (Missouri and Illinois) support group for apraxia and other speech-language disorders. Provides meeting times and locations and helpful St. Louis metro area resources.
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Phonology Project and Clinic (Popularity: )
(Score: 8.62)
http://www.waisman.wisc.edu/phonology/
Origins, assessment, and treatment of child speech disorders. Lawrence Shriberg, principal investigator, focuses on collaborative genetic projects in apraxia of speech.
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Children's Speech Sound Disorders: Questions and Answers (Popularity: )
(Score: 8.25)
http://members.tripod.com/Caroline_Bowen/phonol-and-artic.htm
Provided by Caroline Bowen, Speech-Language Pathologist, this page describes apraxia and several other speech disorders.
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Kids Talk Back (Popularity: )
(Score: 7.83)
http://kidstalkback.tripod.com/kidstalkback/
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 ...
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Ed Chapman's Speech and Developmental Delays (Popularity: )
(Score: 7.71)
http://members.tripod.com/~edchapman/ParentLinks.html
Provides Speech and Language Milestones, acronym definitions, and links to further information about apraxia of speech, speech disorders, and developmental delays.
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