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/comdis/kuster2/sptherapy.html

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 developed by our librarians!
http://library.truman.edu/subsplus/subjects/display.php?subject=CommunicationDisorders
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)

Whole Brain Atlas

Voice Grand Rounds:

Dr. Grammar

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)

New Technologies, Assistive Technology and AAC Resources

Truman CMDS -TSR iPad Resources and Links

iPad Resources and Other New Technologies

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://at4mo.org/at4mo/ETCInventory/tabid/57/Default.aspx

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.

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 9-09
For questions or corrections, contact Dr. Paula Cochran at paula@truman.edu