Speech Pathology Websites
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[edit] General
- MEDLINEplus Full-text information on health topics including speech communication disorders, a medical encyclopedia, and information on government trials. Speech and Communication Disorders Focuses on speech and hearing pathology.
- The Merck Manuals (Online) Series of Merck healthcare books including The Merck Manual of Diagnosis and Therapy, The Merck Manual of Health and Aging, The Merck Manual of Geriatrics as well as some others. Provides diagnoses, therapies, and treatments for medical conditions.
- The Family Village Library Source of information about specific disabilities.
- ClinicalTrials.gov Regularly updated information about federally and privately supported clinical research in human volunteers classified by subject.
- Interactive Sagittal Section for Articulation Movable sagittal section of the mouth and throat demonstrating tongue and lip positions for user specified articulations.
- American Sign Language Fingerspelling Standard dictionary of basic finger shapes, a fingerspelling converter, and an interactive quiz.
- A Basic Dictionary of ASL Terms Over 1200 animated and text definitions for learning to sign.
[edit] Legislation
- Americans With Disabilities Act (ADA) of 1990 A summary of the ADA, with links to the full text and an overview.
- IDEA Individuals with Disabilities Education Act Amendments of 1997 Full text of IDEA with links to specific sections.
- US Code Title 20 Chapter 30 Education of Individuals with Disabilities Full text of IDEA including latest updates with links to specific sections.
- OSERS Office of Special Education and Rehabilitative Services - IDEA In addition to non-linkable, full text of Idea, this site contains information about research, implementation, and related legislation.
- No Child Left Behind Act Index of and links to the entire text of the statute.
[edit] Associations
- ASHA - American Speech-Language-Hearing Association Resources for professionals, students, and the public on communication disorders.
- NIDCD - National Institute on Deafness and Other Communication Disorders Resources on hearing, voice, speech, and language, including listings of clinical trials and research opportunities.
- American Academy of Audiology Resources on hearing healthcare services, research, and research opportunities.
- Augmentative and Alternative Communication Centers Information and resources on strategies to help people with severe communication disabilities participate in social roles.
[edit] Jobs and Certification
- Speech-Language Pathologist Site provides chat and online forums and links to a very up-to-date job board classified by location and job description and a place to post resumes.
- SLP Licensure Exam Review Free sample of the Speech Therapy Licensure Exam. There are charges for additional test preparation and full practice exams.
- Licensure Site Comprehensive source of licensure information for rehabilitation professionals in the field of Allied Health.
[edit] Activities
(All sites provide free print and computer exercises and lesson plans)
- Bry-back Manor Game Pages (Downloadable games designed for young children with little or no reading skills. For MACs only.)
- Preschool Printables - Filefolder Games (List of free games on the left-side of the page.)
