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National Aphasia Association - http://www.aphasia.org/
Nonprofit organization devoted to assisting people with aphasia and their families. Its online offerings include fact sheets on aphasia, support group listings, reviews of research, tips for finding a speech-language pathologist, and information on upcoming NAA conferences. |
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NINDS Aphasia Information Page - http://www.ninds.nih.gov/disorders/aphasia/aphasia.htm
Fundamental information about aphasia from the National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke. |
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Aphasia Hope Foundation - http://www.aphasiahope.org/
A 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization promoting aphasia research and working to ensure that all aphasia survivors and caregivers have an awareness of, and access to, appropriate therapy. Features of the Foundation's online home include study announcements and forums for caregivers, survivors, treatment professionals, and researchers. |
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UK Connect - http://www.ukconnect.org/
Supporting aphasic individuals in the United Kingdom through an integrated program of therapy, education, and research. |
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Speakability - http://www.speakability.org.uk/
UK charity that is dedicated to helping aphasic individuals rebuild communication through information services, self-help groups, training of treatment professionals, and public advocacy. |
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Harold Goodglass Aphasia Research Center - http://www.bu.edu/aphasia/
Located at the Boston Veterans Administration Medical Center and affiliated with Boston University. |
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University of Michigan Aphasia Services - http://www.aphasiahelp.com/
Providing intensive rehabilitation services, discussion groups, and other programs for adults with aphasia and their families through the University Center for the Development of Language and Literacy in Ann Arbor. |
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Aphasia Institute - http://www.aphasia.ca/
Toronto-based charitable organization assisting individuals with aphasia, their families, and professionals in the field. |
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http://www.asha.org/public/speech/disorders/Aphasia.htm - http://www.asha.org/public/speech/disorders/Aphasia.htm
Consumer-oriented primer by the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association. Includes descriptions of aphasia varieties and related disorders, introductions to assessment and treatment methods, and links to ASHA's articles on augmentive communication and family adjustment to aphasia. |
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York-Durham Aphasia Centre - http://www.ydac.on.ca/
Ontario-based partnership of speech-language and social work professionals, community volunteers, and family members working with and for adults with aphasia. Locations of YDAC facilities include Stouffville, Richmond Hill, Newmarket, and Maple. |
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British Aphasiology Society - http://www.bas.org.uk/
Professional association seeking to disseminate information about aphasia and its treatment, encourage excellence in the scientific investigation of aphasia, promote the interests of aphasic individuals, and draw upon their expertise. |
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Intensive Residential Aphasia Communication Therapy Program - http://www.aphasiaaction.com/
Offered through the Dalhousie School of Human Communication Disorders in Halifax, Nova Scotia, inteRACT supports the philosophy that aphasic individuals can learn strategies to deal with their condition and continue to lead full, communicative lives. |
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International Aphasia Project - http://crl.ucsd.edu/aphasia/
Studying stroke-induced communication difficulties, in multiple languages, to achieve a better understanding of the brain mechanisms that are responsible for normal and abnormal language functions. |
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The Tavistock Trust for Aphasia - http://www.aphasiatavistocktrust.org/
Registered British charity whose aims are to establish clinics across the country, support research into speech-language therapy, determine the most cost-effective treatments, and train future speech-language professionals. |
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Aphasia Center of California - http://www.aphasiacenter.org/
Oakland-based center providing group and individual speech-language treatment, caregiver's groups, and recreational classes for individuals with aphasia following stroke. Established as a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization in 1996. |
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Aphasia Now - http://www.aphasianow.org/
Community for people with this condition. Includes a support forum, news, resources, and help. |
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aphasiahelp.org - http://www.aphasiahelp.org/
Information, penpals, and personal pages, specifically for people with aphasia. |
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eMedicine - Aphasia - http://www.emedicine.com/neuro/topic437.htm
Clinical review of aphasia and its subtypes, authored Daniel H Jacobs, MD. |
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Aphasia Forum - http://www.aphasiaforum.com/ENGL.HTM
Background information for aphasic individuals, caregivers, speech therapists, and researchers. Presented in English and Italian by the Neuropsychological and Speech Therapy Service of Genoa University. |
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Dyscover - http://www.dyscover.org.uk/
Support groups for dysphasic individuals in Surrey (UK). Managed by speech-language therapists. |
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Aphasia Centre of Ottawa - http://www.aphasiaottawa.com
Communication disorders specialists, in partnership with social workers and trained volunteers, provide programs to help people adjust to living with aphasia and to again participate in regular community activities. |
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Academy of Aphasia - http://www.academyofaphasia.org/
Professional association of aphasia researchers, offering conference notices, employment listings, and an international directory of aphasia clinics online. |
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Aphasia Self-Help Group Gloucestershire (Glos-Speak) - http://www.aphasia-glos.org.uk/
A friendly and supportive group, established in 2001 by aphasic speakers and affiliated to Speakability--a UK charity for individuals with aphasia. |
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Primary Progressive Aphasia and Frontal Dementia - http://www.brain.northwestern.edu/ppa/
Featuring a patient-and-family guide to PPA and description of the PPA Program of Northwestern University's Cognitive Neurology and Alzheimer's Disease Center. |
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Coping Strategies for Families Adjusting to Aphasia - http://www.healthtouch.com/bin/EContent_HT/showAllLfts.asp?lftname=ASLHA026&cid=HT
Communication tips and suggestions for support, provided by Healthtouch Online and the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association. |