audiohope.org - Web Links

National Stroke Association
Description: National Stroke Association is reaching new heights in stroke. As the preeminent organization committed to fighting stroke in this country, NSA is providing unprecedented national expertise and leadership for those at risk, suffering or recovering from this devastating condition. Garnering attention in the public spotlight, NSA is aggressively taking steps to reduce the incidence and impact of stroke.
Added on: 16-Oct-2004 Hits: 566
Rate this Site
Category: Stroke/Support

Dyslexia Teacher
Description: This website Shares information about helping dyslexic pupils and students.
Added on: 16-Oct-2004 Hits: 556
Rate this Site
Category: Dyslexia/Dysgraphia/Support

AIT Pro
Description: International AIT information

Added on: 21-Jan-2008 Hits: 548 Rating: 10.0 (1 Vote)
Rate this Site | Details
Category: Autism/Treatment

SAIT
Description: SAIT's Mission Statement The Society for Auditory Intervention Techniques is dedicated to the enhancement of the quality of life for individuals with special needs through auditory integration training (AIT)and other auditory-based interventions. Goals To establish policies, training, and equipment standards, guidelines for practitioners, and to promote a professional image. Objectives 1. Promote professional and ethical standards 2. Provide information to practitioners and others regarding standard procedures. 3. Promote networking and sharing of information. 4. Advise and evaluate research on the efficacy of AIT and other auditory-based interventions.
Added on: 14-Oct-2004 Hits: 539
Rate this Site
Category: Autism/Treatment

LD Online
Description: LD Online has a variety of information on CAPD as explained by an audiologist. There is a newsletter, calendar of events, and a forum for teachers, parents and children listed.
Added on: 16-Oct-2004 Hits: 531
Rate this Site
Category: Autism

ASC (Autism Service Center)
Description: ASC is a nonprofit , licensed behavioral health center, founded in 1979 by Dr. Ruth C. Sullivan, Director. The agency provides developmental disabilities services with a specialty in autism. Services include service coordination, residential (homes, supervised apartments, foster care), day programs, personal care, assessments and evaluations, supported employment, independent living and family support. The agency serves individuals with developmental disabilities in Cabell, Lincoln, Mason and Wayne counties in West Virginia. Currently ASC serves over 350 clients.
Added on: 14-Oct-2004 Hits: 518
Rate this Site
Category: Autism/Support

The Dyslexia Institute
Description: The Dyslexia Institute (DI) is an educational charity, founded in 1972, for the assessment and teaching of people with dyslexia and for the training of teachers. It has grown to become the only national dyslexia teaching organisation in the world.
Added on: 16-Oct-2004 Hits: 513
Rate this Site
Category: Dyslexia/Dysgraphia/Support

Autism National Committee (AUTCOM)
Description: Autism National Committee (AUTCOM)! This is the only autism advocacy organization dedicated to "Social Justice for All Citizens with Autism" through a shared vision and a commitment to positive approaches. Our organization was founded in 1990 to protect and advance the human rights and civil rights of all persons with autism, Pervasive Developmental Disorder, and related differences of communication and behavior.
Added on: 14-Oct-2004 Hits: 511
Rate this Site
Category: Autism/Support

CAN
Description: This is the Cure Autism Foundation website.
Added on: 13-Sep-2004 Hits: 508
Rate this Site
Category: Autism/Treatment

Internet Special Education Resources (ISER)
Description: ISER is a nationwide directory of professionals who serve the learning disabilities and special education communities. We help parents and caregivers find local special education professionals to help with learning disabilities and attention deficit disorder assessment, therapy, advocacy, and other special needs. This website offers a good definition of CAPD including a check list of symptoms.
Added on: 16-Oct-2004 Hits: 508
Rate this Site
Category: CAPD/Support

Alzheimer's Disease International
Description: Alzheimer's Disease International is the umbrella organization of Alzheimer Associations around the world, which offer support and information to people with dementia and their caregivers.
Added on: 16-Oct-2004 Hits: 504
Rate this Site
Category: Alzheimer's Disease/Support

Internet Guide to Understanding CAPD
Description: There are information links and links to support groups. Also available is a Chat Room and a Message Board.
Added on: 16-Oct-2004 Hits: 502
Rate this Site
Category: Autism

Autism Canada Foundation
Description: Autism Canada Foundation was inspired by a group of parents with the common objective being to help find a cause and a cure for autism. This is Canada's main source of advice for parents and children living in Canada. Very good resouces and conferences offered.
Added on: 14-Oct-2004 Hits: 494
Rate this Site
Category: Autism/Support

The Source (MAAP Services)
Description: MAAP Services for the Autism and Asperger Syndrome is a nonprofit organization dedicated to providing information and advice to families of More advanced individuals with Autism, Asperger's syndrome, and Pervasive developmental disorder (PDD).
Added on: 14-Oct-2004 Hits: 473
Rate this Site
Category: Autism/Support

Resources for Parents of Children with Central Auditory Processing Disorders
Description: This web site is intended for the parents whose child has been diagnosed with CAPD or suspect their child may have the disorder. It was posted by a mother of a 13-year old girl who has a central auditory processing disorder (CAPD). There are links to other parent developed websites, as well on information on preemies and how they are often subject to CAPD
Added on: 16-Oct-2004 Hits: 471
Rate this Site
Category: CAPD/Support

The Brain Attack Coalition
Description: The Brain Attack Coalition is a group of professional, voluntary and governmental entities dedicated to reducing the occurrence, disabilities and death associated with stroke. The goal of the Coalition is to strengthen and promote the relationships among its member organizations in order to help stroke patients or those who are at risk for a stroke. Professional resources include Guidelines and Orders for systems development for acute stroke care (including stroke team or stroke center development), and Pathways for the rapid diagnosis and treatment (both immediate and long-term) of acute stroke. Patient Resources includes links to sites that provide helpful information to stroke patients, their families and caregivers.
Added on: 16-Oct-2004 Hits: 469
Rate this Site
Category: Stroke/Support

The Stroke Network
Description: The Stroke Network, Inc is a registered 501(3)c non-profit organization. We are an on-line stroke support organization and are available to everybody, worldwide. Since 1996 we have provided stroke support and information to nearly 10,000 people and to hundreds of thousands of visitors to the site. The Stroke Network is the homepage for a network of several other smaller web sites owned by The Stroke Network Inc.
Added on: 16-Oct-2004 Hits: 466
Rate this Site
Category: Stroke/Support

Alzheimer's Research Trust
Description: The Alzheimer's Research Trust is the leading research charity for dementia in the UK. The Trust funds research into the causes, treatment and prevention of Alzheimer's disease and related dementias, including vascular dementia, Lewy Body disease and fronto-temporal dementia.
Added on: 16-Oct-2004 Hits: 460
Rate this Site
Category: Alzheimer's Disease/Research

Families for Early Autism Treatment (FEAT)
Description: FEAT is a non-profit organization of parents, educators, and other professionals dedicated to providing world-class Education, Advocacy and Support for the Northern California Autism Community This site provides information to parents of children diagnosed with Autism Spectrum Disorders including Autism, Pervasive Developmental Disorder (PDD), and Asperger’s Syndrome, and to professionals about FEAT, its goals, organization, and how FEAT can help families, as well as to provide information about other available resources.
Added on: 14-Oct-2004 Hits: 443
Rate this Site
Category: Autism/Support

ADD Resources
Description: This website is a useful resource for ADD/ADHD patients and parents, including a directory of services
Added on: 15-Oct-2004 Hits: 440
Rate this Site
Category: Learning Disabilities

Educational News Organization
Description: Description: This site lists ADD/ADHD websites and helpful articles for people with these conditions.
Added on: 12-Jan-2005 Hits: 430
Rate this Site
Category: ADHD/Support

National Institute of Child Health and Human Development, National Institutes of Health
Description: The NICHD, part of the National Institutes of Health (NIH) within the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, is one of several Institutes doing research into various aspects of autism, including its causes, prevalence, and treatments. The goal of this site is to provide easy access to the most current information about NICHD research projects, publications, news releases, and other activities related to autism and similar disorders.
Added on: 14-Oct-2004 Hits: 404
Rate this Site
Category: Autism/Research