Aphasia

Aphasia Websites

Online resources concerning aphasia--an impairment of comprehension and/or expression resulting from injury to one or more of the language processing regions of the brain.- Category ID : 75624

List of Aphasia Sites 14 Websites

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Harold Goodglass Aphasia Research Center

Located at the Boston Veterans Administration Medical Center and affiliated with Boston University.

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National Aphasia Association

Nonprofit organization devoted to assisting people with aphasia and their families. Its online offerings include fact sheets on aphasia, support group listings, reviews of research, tips for finding a speech-language pathologist, and information on upcoming NAA conferences.

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International Aphasia Project

Studying stroke-induced communication difficulties, in multiple languages, to achieve a better understanding of the brain mechanisms that are responsible for normal and abnormal language functions.

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Speakability

UK charity that is dedicated to helping aphasic individuals rebuild communication through information services, self-help groups, training of treatment professionals, and public advocacy.

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The Tavistock Trust for Aphasia

Registered British charity whose aims are to establish clinics across the country, support research into speech-language therapy, determine the most cost-effective treatments, and train future speech-language professionals.

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UK Connect

Supporting aphasic individuals in the United Kingdom through an integrated program of therapy, education, and research.

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Aphasia Institute

Toronto-based charitable organization assisting individuals with aphasia, their families, and professionals in the field.

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University of Michigan Aphasia Services

Providing intensive rehabilitation services, discussion groups, and other programs for adults with aphasia and their families through the University Center for the Development of Language and Literacy in Ann Arbor.

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NINDS Aphasia Information Page

Fundamental information about aphasia from the National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke.

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Intensive Residential Aphasia Communication Therapy Program

Offered through the Dalhousie School of Human Communication Disorders in Halifax, Nova Scotia, inteRACT supports the philosophy that aphasic individuals can learn strategies to deal with their condition and continue to lead full, communicative lives.

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Academy of Aphasia

Professional association of aphasia researchers, offering conference notices, employment listings, and an international directory of aphasia clinics online.

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