| Directory > Health > Mental Health > Disorders > Child and Adolescent > Learning Disabilities > Dyspraxia-Apraxia CHERAB Foundation, Inc
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.
http://www.cherab.org/
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Yahoo Groups: Dyspraxia
E-mail list providing support, tips, and suggestions for adults who have dyspraxia or similar
coordination difficulties.
http://health.groups.yahoo.com/group/Dyspraxia/
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Dyspraxia: Can We Talk?
A reference center for Speech-Language Pathologists, parents and friends. Provides description,
recommendations, tips, treatment information, sample IEP, and humorous look at parenting.
http://www.tayloredmktg.com/dyspraxia/
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Developmental Verbal Dyspraxia: General Information for Parents
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).
http://www-unix.oit.umass.edu/~velleman/cas.html
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The Dyspraxia Foundation
Supports individuals and families affected by developmental dyspraxia through books, suggestions, a
teen newsletter, and an adult support group.
http://www.dyspraxiafoundation.org.uk/
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Kids Talk Back
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 experiences.
http://kidstalkback.tripod.com/kidstalkback/
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What Can You Tell Me About Apraxia
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).
http://www.ericec.org/faq/apraxia.html
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Child Apraxia Therapy Ideas
A page from Judith Maginnis Kuster's Communication Disorders Internet Guide that provides therapy
ideas for those treating a child with apraxia of speech.
http://www.mankato.msus.edu/dept/comdis/kuster2/therapy/apraxiarx.html
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Apraxia of Speech in Children - Resources
Sponsored by the UCLID Center at the University of Pittsburgh. Defines apraxia of speech and its
treatment. Provides a list of speech pathology vocabulary.
http://www.pitt.edu/~uclid/apraxia.htm
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Prompt Institute
Provides therapy for children with apraxia of speech. Gives a calendar of PROMPT workshops.
Executive Director: Deborah Hayden, M.A.,CCC-SLP
http://www.promptinstitute.com/
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Developmental Dyspraxia in Children
A page by Marie Novak, M.A., S-LP(C), CCC, that outlines common characteristics of children with
verbal dyspraxia (apraxia of speech).
http://www.speedline.ca/johnv/ddic.html
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Childhood Apraxia of Speech Association
National nonprofit based in the United States. Information on programs, activities, and donations.
http://www.apraxia.org/
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Phonology Project and Clinic
Origins, assessment, and treatment of child speech disorders. Lawrence Shriberg, principal
investigator, focuses on collaborative genetic projects in apraxia of speech.
http://www.waisman.wisc.edu/phonology/
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Apraxia
Leslie Styba, a speech language pathologist, gives a definition of apraxia and describes acquired
apraxia and developmental apraxia of speech.
http://home.ica.net/~fred/anch10-5.htm
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Therapy Techniques Common For Apraxia
Using the five senses and other tips for working with individuals with apraxia of speech.
http://209.52.189.2/article.cfm/speech_language_disorders/36847
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Apraxia of Speech (Dyspraxia) Citations
John Faughnan, MD, MS, provides a summarized list of professional literature about apraxia of
speech from PubMed.
http://www.faughnan.com/apraxiarefs.html
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Kaufman Children's Center for Speech Language and Sensory Disorders
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
http://www.kidspeech.com/
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Straight Talk About Dyspraxia
Offers a description of how to make a simple chart of the speech progress of a child with
developmental verbal dyspraxia (apraxia of speech), links to more information, and other
suggestions that have helped this parent in New Zealand.
http://www.fortunecity.com/millennium/skip/168/dyspraxiamain.html
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Developmental Apraxia
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.
http://www.wyandotte.org/SpecialEd/apraxia.htm
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NINDS Apraxia Information Page
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.
http://www.ninds.nih.gov/health_and_medical/disorders/apraxia.htm
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Children's Speech Sound Disorders: Questions and Answers
Provided by Caroline Bowen, Speech-Language Pathologist, this page describes apraxia and several
other speech disorders.
http://members.tripod.com/Caroline_Bowen/phonol-and-artic.htm
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The Talking Page
Features sound clips of children with apraxia speaking. Produced by Scott Bilker and his son,
Brandon.
http://www.debtsmart.com/talk
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Ed Chapman's Speech and Developmental Delays
Provides Speech and Language Milestones, acronym definitions, and links to further information
about apraxia of speech, speech disorders, and developmental delays.
http://members.tripod.com/~edchapman/ParentLinks.html
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Apraxia-Kids
Provides articles by speech-language pathologists, an e-mail discussion list, message board,
newsletter, resources, book suggestions, news, and conference information.
http://www.apraxia-kids.org/
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