Web Resources for Communication Disorders
“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:
http://www.mnsu.edu/dept/comdis/kuster2/ (Judith Kuster)
A "jumpstation" for podcasts related to communication disorders and
other rehabilitation topics as well as links to excellent online therapy
activities
http://cccslp.truman.edu (Dr.
Paula Cochran)
Pickler Memorial Library, Truman State University
Research Guide especially for Communication Disorders students
http://library.truman.edu/guides/commdisorders.htm
Truman State University Non-Discrimination Policy
http://catalog.truman.edu/content.php?catoid=1&navoid=18#Noti_Nondis
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.
http://www.sos.mo.gov/wolfner/links.asp#S
Using the Internet for Professional Education and Information
ASHA
http://www.asha.org/
ASHA Code of Ethics:
http://www.asha.org/docs/html/ET2003-00166.html
MSHA
http://www.showmemsha.org/
Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education (DESE)
http://dese.mo.gov/
Missouri Advisory Commission for Speech-Language Pathologists & Audiologists
http://pr.mo.gov/speech.asp
Council for Exceptional Children
http://www.cec.sped.org/
Council of Academic Programs in Communication Sciences and Disorders
(degree programs, jobs, etc.)
National Institute on Deafness
and Other Communication Disorders
ComDisDome: an online publications database especially for our field.
Indexes and provides article services for 125 journals (subscription
service, but free trial available).
http://www.comdisdome.com/index.jsp
A Selection Representing the Scope of Available Information:
Common Diseases of the External and Middle Ear Study Guide
Citing Internet resources using APA style
Speech Pathology.com (a commercial sourse for online ASHA CEU courses)
Animated Sign Language Dictionary
Peter Ladefoged’s Phonetics Course and Resources
International Phonetics Association(IPA)
Using the web to help clients and families get support and information
http://members.aye.net/~jeneric/sensory/index.html A site by parents about Sensory Integration Disorder
http://groups.yahoo.com/group/Latetalkers/ A discussion group for parents and professionals about children with delayed speech skills
http://www.autism-society.org/ A national resource for parents of children with autism Autism Society of America(site also in Spanish)
http://neurosurgery.mgh.harvard.edu/paral-r.htm Spinal Cord Injury, Stroke, and Paralysis --a jumpstation to Support Organizations
Assistive Technology and AAC Resources
Video examples of AAC (high tech and low tech) including
bilingual
http://depts.washington.edu/enables/myths/myths_aac_inter_time.htm
GUS, Inc. provider of many high-tech AAC devices/software
Demo of new Neospeech synthesized speech output
http://www.gusinc.com/
Missouri’s Interagency Equipment Loan Program
http://etc.rockhurst.edu/
Missouri’s definitions: Assistive Technology and Special
Education
http://dese.mo.gov/divspeced/stateplan/FY2005/Reg_I.pdf
Missouri’s State Wide Policies and Provisions Regarding AT
for all Missourians
http://www.at.mo.gov/
Fragile X Syndrome and Genetics Resources (thanks to Rachael Suddarth)
http://www.ygyh.org/
A multi-media guide to genetic disorders. Interactive website that has a
variety of genetic disorders. Simple and easy to use.
http://www.geneclinics.org
Comprehensive info for a variety of genetic diseases
http://www.fragilex.org/
The national Fragile x Foundation
http://genetics.faseb.org/genetics/acmg/pol-16.htm
Policy Statement: American College of Medical Genetics Fragile X
Syndrome: Diagnostic and Carrier Testing
http://www.fraxa.org/ 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.
http://www.sfn.org/content/Publications/BrainBriefings/fragile.x.html
easy to use and read site about research and treatment
Using the Internet as a Resource for Therapy Activities and Materials
Speech Therapy Ideas (Speechtx)
http://www.speechtx.com
DoToLearn Activities to promote independence for persons with
special needs
http://www.do2learn.org/
Quia
http://www.quia.com/dir/speechandlanguagetherapy/
Speaking of Speech
http://www.speakingofspeech.com/
Math for Kids
(ages 4 to 18)or Kids (ages 5 to 18)
http://www.nationalgeographic.com/kids/
Stories to Grow By (ages 6 to 12)
http://www.storiestogrowby.com
A is for Art
(ages 15 and up) Cyber Playground (a jumpstation)
http://www.edu-cyberpg.com/TOC.asp
Book Adventure
for K-8 sponsored by Sylvan Learning Center
http://www.bookadventure.com/
Use the web to find and try new products, utilities and clinical software
Downloadable, freeware IPA font for Windows and Mac:
http://www.sil.org/computing/fonts/encore-ipa.html
Don Johnston, Inc., software and hardware for special populations
http://www.donjohnston.com/
SoftTouch software for students with disabilities
http://www.funsoftware.com/softtouch/index.htm
Sunburst excellent general education software PreK-12
http://www.sunburst.com/
Parrot Software for communication disorders
http://www.parrotsoftware.com/
Tom Snyder Productions excellent classroom software and teacher tools
K-12
http://www.teachtsp.com/
Cochran, P.S. (2004). Clinical computing competency for
speech-language pathologists. Baltimore, MD: Paul H. Brookes.
http://www.brookespublishing.com/store/books/cochran-6857/index.htm
More links of interest to clinicians at:
http://cccslp.truman.edu
Updated 6-08
For questions or corrections, contact Dr. Paula Cochran at paula@truman.edu