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Professional association of aphasia researchers, offering conference notices, employment listings,
and an international directory of aphasia clinics online.
http://www.bric.uchicago.edu/~academy/2003/
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BCM Cognitive Neuroscience Laboratory - Study on Aphasia and Treatment for Sentence Production Deficits of Stroke Survivors
Clinical study investigating a therapeutic approach to aggramatism in Broca's Aphasia. Based in
Houston, Texas, at the Baylor College of Medicine.
http://www.bcm.tmc.edu/pm&r/research/cogneurolab/html/aphasia.html
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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.
http://passavant.upmc.com/Aphasia.htm
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University of Michigan Aphasia Services
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.
http://www.aphasiahelp.com/
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The Copenhagen Aphasia Study
An investigation of aphasia and its treatment, with a special focus on the development of software
for communication and rehabilitation. Developers are invited to collaborate on an open-source
project.
http://www.open-rehab.com/cocop.html
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Dyscover
Support groups for dysphasic individuals in Surrey (UK). Managed by speech-language therapists.
http://www.dyscover.org.uk/
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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.
http://www.brain.nwu.edu/ppa/index.html
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Aphasia Institute
A provincially incorporated charitable organization based in Ontario, Canada. Assists patients with
aphasia, their families, and professionals in the field.
http://www.aphasia.ca/
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Intensive Residential Aphasia Communication Therapy Program
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.
http://fhp.medicine.dal.ca/hcd/interact/index.htm
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aphasiahelp.org
Information, penpals, and personal pages, specifically for people with aphasia.
http://www.aphasiahelp.org/
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eMedicine - Aphasia
Clinical review of aphasia and its subtypes, authored Daniel H Jacobs, MD.
http://www.emedicine.com/neuro/topic437.htm
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ERUDIT Aphasia Tutorial
Demonstration of a neural network classifier for the diagnosis of aphasia subtypes.
http://fuzzy.iau.dtu.dk/aphasia.nsf/
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NINDS Aphasia Information Page
Basic information from the National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke.
http://www.ninds.nih.gov/health_and_medical/disorders/aphasia.htm
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Science of Aphasia Conference
International symposium to be held in Trieste, Italy, August 22-27, 2003. Treatment issues and
neuropsychological, neuro-imaging, and linguistic aspects of the condition will be discussed.
http://www.scienceofaphasia.org
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UK Connect
Supporting aphasic individuals in the United Kingdom through an integrated program of therapy,
education, and research.
http://www.ukconnect.org/
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Adult Aphasia: Recent Research
Fact sheet covering established aphasia types and therapies, support organizations, and new
approaches to evaluation, characterization, and treatment. Published by the National Institute on
Deafness and Other Communication Disorders.
http://www.nidcd.nih.gov/health/voice/adultaphasia.asp
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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.
http://www.twu.edu/dallas/Aphasia.HTM
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Aphasia Tavistock Trust
Bedfordshire-based charity whose aims are to establish clinics across the country, support research
into speech and language therapy, and to determine the most cost-effective treatments.
http://www.aphasiatavistocktrust.org/
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Aphasia Hope Foundation
A 501(c)(3) nonprofit foundation promoting aphasia research and working to ensure that all aphasia
survivors and caregivers have an awareness of, and access to, appropriate therapy.
http://www.aphasiahope.org/
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Talkback Association for Aphasia, Inc.
Assisting aphasic individuals and their carers through aphasia friendly fact sheets and local
services in South Australia.
http://aphasia.asn.au
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Aphasia - Information for Caregivers
Supportive information for families of aphasic stroke survivors, from Caregiver-information.com.
http://www.caregiver-information.com/Stroke/Aphasia/aphasia.htm
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Aphasia
Overview of aphasia subtypes, authored by Sherry T. Gliesche, MS, SLP, and presented by the
International MS Support Foundation.
http://www.imssf.org/aphasia.shtml
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York-Durham Aphasia Centre
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.
http://www.ydac.on.ca/
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British Aphasiology Society
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.
http://www.bas.org.uk/
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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.
http://www.speakability.org.uk/
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Aphasia Forum
Discussion groups and background information for aphasic individuals, caregivers, speech
therapists, and researchers. Presented in Italian and English by the Neuropsychological and Speech
Therapy Service of Genoa University.
http://www.aphasiaforum.com
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Aphasia
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.
http://www.asha.org/speech/disabilities/Aphasia_1.cfm
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Yahoo! Groups: Aphasia
Mailing list created to share information, questions, and feelings about aphasia. Its members
specifically encourage aphasic persons to contribute to the ongoing discussion.
http://groups.yahoo.com/group/Aphasia/
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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.
http://crl.ucsd.edu/aphasia/
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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.
http://www.aphasia.org/
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Coping Strategies for Families Adjusting to Aphasia
Communication tips and suggestions for support, provided by Healthtouch Online and the American
Speech-Language-Hearing Association.
http://www.healthtouch.com/bin/EContent_HT/showAllLfts.asp?lftname=ASLHA026&cid=HT
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Global Aphasia: Q & A
Detailed information concerning symptoms, diagnostic tests, therapies, and communication
strategies. Reference links are included.
http://www.stroke-info.com/global_aphasia.htm
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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.
http://www.einstein.edu/e3front.dll?durki=8102
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University of Arizona Aphasia Clinic
Division of the Adult Speech-Language Clinic in Tucson. Services include individual and group
aphasia therapies.
http://w3.arizona.edu/~aphasia/
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Aphasia Center of California
A nonprofit, community-based organization providing group and individual speech-language treatment,
caregiver's groups, and recreational classes for individuals with aphasia following stroke.
http://www.employees.org/~accadmin/
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Harold Goodglass Aphasia Research Center
Located at the Boston Veterans Administration Medical Center and affiliated with Boston University.
http://www.bu.edu/aphasia/
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