Helpful Web sites
This is a useful site, which details CAA in easy-to-understand terms. This also explains intracranial hemorrhagic stroke as a possible result of CAA.
University of Iowa, Interactive Phonetics Overview
This site is great for reviewing the place and manner in which phonemes are produced. It can also be used in therapy because it has dynamic animation of phoneme production.
The American Speech-Language-Hearing Association
ASHA has a wealth of information on speech and hearing topics as well as professional issues. In addition, the site also has developmental milestone education sheets for parents.
This site is helpful for SLPs who serve adult patients in a medical setting. It can also be used with patients to explain the underlying cause of language difficulties.
May is National Stroke Awareness Month
This is a great overview of stroke. It details types of strokes as well as warning signs. This is a perfect resource for patient education.
Family Guide to The Ranchos Levels of Cognitive Functioning
After an individual has a traumatic brain injury, it can be difficult for family members to understand the personality changes that often manifest. This is a great guide to the stages of TBI as well as what family members can do to support the individual at each level.
Traumatic Brain Injury Fact Sheet
This fact sheet dovetails well with the Rachos Levels and can provide patients and families with additional information about TBI. It also reviews common difficulties are TBI, such as decreased short-term memory.
This is a great Web site that provides resources and support options for individuals with Aphasia in the Raleigh-Durham area of NC. If you provide services out-of-state, this site has some useful ideas for supporting patients with aphasia that you may be able to implement locally.
Articulation Materials
This site has some creative resources for articulation therapy. Browse through the available materials and add your own to the supply.
North Carolina Assistive Technology Program
This site provides an overview of the cities in which NCATP is available. These centers can be great resources for AAC devices for on-site evaluation and short-term loan. Contact numbers for center coordinators are also available.
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