Web Resources for Communication Disorders
New Technologies, Assistive Technology and AAC Resources
- Technology and Communication Disorders -TSR iPad Apps & Resources
- iPad Resources and Other New Technologies (Cochran handout)
- GUS, Inc. provider of many high-tech AAC devices/software Demo of new Neospeech synthesized speech output
- Missouri’s Interagency Equipment Loan Program
- Missouri’s State Wide Policies and Provisions Regarding AT for all Missourians
Jumpstations for Communication Disorders
Many times using a jumpstation is more efficient than starting from scratch. A jumpstation is a collection of related links to other web sources; the information is actually stored and updated elsewhere, but the links are collected in one place for the sake of convenience. By far the most used, most elaborate, and most reliable jumpstation in communication disorders is Net Connections, developed and maintained by Judith Kuster:
Pickler Memorial Library, Truman State University
- Research Guide especially for Communication Disorders students developed by our librarians.
- Truman State University Non-Discrimination Policy
Missouri Secretary of State, Wolfner Library
The Wolfner Library provides materials for people who are unable to access printed books because they are blind or physically impaired. The resource page is a collection of links about state and national disability resources.
Using the Internet for Professional Education and Information
- ASHA
- ASHA Code of Ethics
- MSHA
- Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education (DESE)
- Missouri Advisory Commission for Speech-Language Pathologists & Audiologists
- Council for Exceptional Children
- Council of Academic Programs in Communication Sciences and Disorders (degree programs, jobs, etc.)
- National Institute on Deafness and Other Communication Disorders
A Selection Representing the Scope of Available Information:
- Speech Pathology.com (a commercial source for online ASHA CEU courses)
- Whole Brain Atlas
- Dr. Grammar
- Animated Sign Language Dictionary
- International Phonetics Association (IPA)
Using the web to help clients and families get support and information
- A discussion group for parents and professionals about children with delayed speech skills
- A national resource for parents of children with autism — Autism Society of America (site also in Spanish)
Fragile X Syndrome and Genetics Resources (thanks to Rachael Suddarth)
- A multi-media guide to genetic disorders. Interactive website that has a variety of genetic disorders. Simple and easy to use.
- The national Fragile x Foundation
- Comprehensive site about Fragile X, provides support services, research grants, lobbying — national nonprofit, parent-run foundation which funds medical research aimed at treatment of this single gene disorder and the #1 inherited cause of mental retardation.
Using the Internet as a Resource for Therapy Activities and Materials
- Speech Therapy Ideas (SpeechTX)
- Quia
- Speaking of Speech
- Math for Kids (ages 4 to 18)
- Stories to Grow By (ages 6 to 12)
- Book Adventure for K-8 sponsored by Sylvan Learning Center
Use the web to find and try new products, utilities and clinical software