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Living with Autism, Asperger Syndrome or Fragile X Syndrome definitely isn`t an easy ride, you will want support and help support and info and for many you have to strive for it.
We hope this site will serve as a portal to let you track down the info you require to tackle the challenging issues that face you to the best of your ability.
We have searched out all the webpages covering Autism, Pervasive Developmental Disorders and Rett Disorder out there, and made a directory which has a search function.
Sites:
- International Aphasia Project - 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.
- Moss Rehab: Aphasia - Overview of the Philadelphia-based hospital's offerings for aphasic individuals and their rehabilitation teams. Links to further information about the hospital's Aphasia Center, research activities, and MossTalk aphasia therapy software are provided.
- National Aphasia Association - 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.
- NINDS Aphasia Information Page - Fundamental information about aphasia from the National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke.
- Pittsburgh Aphasia Treatment, Research, and Education Center - A collaboration of the UPMC Passavant Speech, Voice and Swallowing Center and the University of Pittsburgh Department of Communication Science and Disorders School of Health and Rehabilitation. Services include intensive treatment and support groups.
- Primary Progressive Aphasia and Frontal Dementia - 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.
- Speakability - UK charity that is dedicated to helping aphasic individuals rebuild communication through information services, self-help groups, training of treatment professionals, and public advocacy.
- Talkback Association for Aphasia, Inc. - Assisting aphasic individuals and their carers through aphasia friendly fact sheets and local services in South Australia.
- The Tavistock Trust for Aphasia - 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.
- TWU Department of Communication Sciences & Disorders: The Stroke Center - Transdisciplinary training center for rehabilitation of stroke that utilizes professionals, graduate students-in-training, and volunteers to deliver services to individuals with aphasia. Situated in Dallas.
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