Kidsource OnLine
Kid Source Online: Children With Communication Disorders
KidSource defines communication disorders and offers information on their frequency, characteristics of children who have them, and educational implications for students, parents, and teachers.
National Institutes of Health
Nidcd: Smell Disorders
This site discusses the sense of smell and disorders associated with smell. The site provides information on what makes our sense of smell work, what smell disorders are, what causes these disorders, and whether these disorders may be...
Other
Autistic Spectrum Disorders: Sorting It Out
Written by a teaching and practicing pediatric neurologist, this lengthy but very readable article surveys the disorders now gathered under the "Autistic Spectrum Disorders."
National Institutes of Health
National Institute on Deafness and Other Communication Disorders
Searchable database of the NIDCD, one of the Institutes of the National Institutes of Health (Federal Government). Covers a wide range of hearing related topics/research.
TED Talks
Ted: Ted Ed: Aphasia: The Disorder That Makes You Lose Your Words
Susan Wortman-Jutt details a disorder called aphasia, which can impair all aspects of communication. [5:10]
National Institutes of Health
Nidcd Health Information: Resources for Educators
The National Institute on Deafness and Other Communication Disorders offers classroom activities and other resources for students and teachers.
Other
Right Hemisphere Brain Damage
This site provides a general but helpful outline of information on right hemisphere brain damage, a cognitive-communication disorder. The outline includes discussion of characteristics and treatment.
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American Speech Language Hearing Association: Right Hemisphere Brain Damage
This site provides a general but helpful outline of information on right hemisphere brain damage, a cognitive-communication disorder. The outline includes discussion of characteristics and treatment.
Library of Congress
Loc: Poetry 180: To Stammering
This poem shares the pain experienced by a person who has a speech disorder.
Other
Nichcy: Speech and Language Disorders Fact Sheet [Pdf]
This resource contains condensed information on Speech and Language Impairments, including a definition, incidence, characteristics, and educational implications. The site also provides links to internet resources and organizations at...
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Do something.org
Do Something is a nationwide network of young people who know they can make a difference in their communities and take action to change the world around them. As part of Do Something, young people are asked what they want to do to make...
National Institutes of Health
Nidcd: Apraxia of Speech
The information contained here is complete with answers to commonly asked questions on apraxia of speech, including a definition, types and causes, symptoms, diagnosis, and treatment. A helpful site for educators to gain an overview of...
Other
University of North Carolina: Autism Resources
A huge resource with information on autism, organizations, medical research, behavior modification, references, vocational rehabilitation, parent training, and more. Click on the US map for resources by state.