Web Directory

» Academy of Aphasia
   Professional association of aphasia researchers, offering conference notices, employment listings, and an international directory of aphasia clinics online.
   http://www.academyofaphasia.org/

» Aphasia
   Consumer-oriented primer by the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association. Includes descriptions of aphasia varieties and related disorders, introductions to assessment and treatment methods, and links to ASHA's articles on augmentive communication and
   http://www.asha.org/public/speech/disorders/Aphasia.htm

» Aphasia Centre of Ottawa
   Communication disorders specialists, in partnership with social workers and trained volunteers, provide programs to help people adjust to living with aphasia and to again participate in regular community activities.
   http://www.aphasiaottawa.com

» Aphasia Hope Foundation
   A 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization promoting aphasia research and working to ensure that all aphasia survivors and caregivers have an awareness of, and access to, appropriate therapy. Features of the Foundation's online home include study announcements an
   http://www.aphasiahope.org/

» Aphasia Institute
   Toronto-based charitable organization assisting individuals with aphasia, their families, and professionals in the field.
   http://www.aphasia.ca/

» British Aphasiology Society
   Professional association seeking to disseminate information about aphasia and its treatment, encourage excellence in the scientific investigation of aphasia, promote the interests of aphasic individuals, and draw upon their expertise.
   http://www.bas.org.uk/

» Coping Strategies for Families Adjusting to Aphasia
   Communication tips and suggestions for support, provided by Healthtouch Online and the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association.
   http://www.healthtouch.com/bin/EContent_HT/showAllLfts.asp?lftname=ASLHA026&cid=HT

» Harold Goodglass Aphasia Research Center
   Located at the Boston Veterans Administration Medical Center and affiliated with Boston University.
   http://www.bu.edu/aphasia/

» 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.
   http://www.aphasiaaction.com/

» 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.
   http://crl.ucsd.edu/aphasia/

» NINDS Aphasia Information Page
   Fundamental information about aphasia from the National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke.
   http://www.ninds.nih.gov/disorders/aphasia/aphasia.htm

» 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 upcomi
   http://www.aphasia.org/

» Primary Progressive Aphasia and Frontal Dementia
   Featuring a patient-and-family guide to PPA and description of the PPA Program of Northwestern University's Cognitive Neurology and Alzheimer's Disease Center.
   http://www.brain.northwestern.edu/ppa/

» 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.
   http://www.speakability.org.uk/

» 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.
   http://www.aphasiatavistocktrust.org/

» UK Connect
   Supporting aphasic individuals in the United Kingdom through an integrated program of therapy, education, and research.
   http://www.ukconnect.org/

» 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.
   http://www.aphasiahelp.com/

» York-Durham Aphasia Centre
   Ontario-based partnership of speech-language and social work professionals, community volunteers, and family members working with and for adults with aphasia. Locations of YDAC facilities include Stouffville, Richmond Hill, Newmarket, and Maple.
   http://www.ydac.on.ca/

» eMedicine - Aphasia
   Clinical review of aphasia and its subtypes, authored Daniel H Jacobs, MD.
   http://www.emedicine.com/neuro/topic437.htm