Recommended Web Sites

Aphasia - Description of aphasia and the role of the speech-language pathologist in assessment and treatment from the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association. ASHA's mission is to ensure that all people with speech, language, and hearing disorders have access to quality services to help them communicate more effectively.

Aphasia Research Center - The principal objective of the Aphasia Research Center is to advance the theoretical understanding, clinical evaluation, and management of language disorders produced by injury or dysfunction of the brain in adults. Information on the Center's past and current research projects will be found at this site.

Aphasia vs. Apraxia - The American Stroke Association explains the difference between these two.

emedicine: Aphasia - The background, symptoms, diagnosis, and treatment of aphasia can all be found in this article.

emedicine: Landau-Kleffner Syndrome - This comprehensive article discusses the background, symptoms, diagnosis, and treatment of the syndrome.

MedlinePlus: Aphasia - Developed by the National Library of Medicine, this consumer health site directs the user to selected online resources on many common diseases and conditions.

National Aphasia Association - The National Aphasia Association is a nonprofit organization that promotes public education, research, rehabilitation and support services to assist people with aphasia and their families. One will find informative fact sheets, support groups, web links, and the association's online newsletter at this site.

New Tools Tell Us How (and Where) Words Take Shape in Our Brains - An excellent explanation from the National Institute on Deafness and Other Communication Disorders.

Primary Progressive Aphasia - Learn about this one type of aphasia, from the Mayo Clinic.