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DECEMBER 2000
 Afasic 
Afasic is a British charity that represents children and young adults with communication impairments, works for their inclusion in society and supports their parents and carers. A terrific feature is the Afasic Abstract, edited by Professor Julie Dockrell, Director of Psychology at South Bank University, and Professor Geoff Lindsay, Director of the Psychology and Special Needs Research Unit at the University of Warwick.
 
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Afasic
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Level of prerequisite knowledge Non-technical and Technical 
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NOVEMBER 2000
 Rimes and Rhymes
A-Rhyme-a-Week is a phonological awareness program, on the Curry School of Education, University of Virginia, web site.  It features thirty different nursery rhymes in a fun and appealing approach to fostering an important component of early literacy acquisition. A-Rhyme-a-Week is just one aspect of Webbing Into Literacy (WIL) a Head Start Program, which includes 101 Best Books for Children. Its author is Laura B Smolkin.
 
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Webbing into Literacy (WIL)
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Level of prerequisite knowledge Non-technical and Technical 
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OCTOBER 2000
The Stuttering Home Page 
 The Stuttering Home Page, a project of Judith Kuster, in consultation with John C. Harrison, is dedicated to providing information about stuttering. In the month of October it hosts the International Stuttering Awareness Day (ISAD) on-line Conference. Archives of the conferences remain on-line, providing information and help to consumers and professionals. The site has many features, including a Stuttering Chatroom and a What's New section. 
 
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 The Stuttering Home Page  
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SEPTEMBER 2000
Apraxia-Kids
This recently revamped web site is aimed at multiple audiences, including parents of children who have been recently diagnosed with developmental apraxia of speech (DAS), parents of late talkers, teachers and speech-language pathologists. It also provides a constant stream of information for parents of older children with DAS who are negotiating the challenges of school, the workplace and life in general. It provides abundant support, well-referenced information, and links to carefully  selected resources. 
Apraxia-Kids is produced for the CHILDHOOD APRAXIA OF SPEECH ASSOCIATION 
by THE BRUCE AND PATRICIA HENDRIX FOUNDATION
 
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Apraxia-Kids Web Site
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Level of prerequisite knowledge Non-technical and Technical 
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AUGUST 2000
First Words Project  
This is a model early identification and intervention program based in the Department of Communication Disorders at Florida State University. Staffed by speech-language pathologists and interdisciplinary consultants, the project is funded to evaluate the communication development of children from 6 to 24 months of age. The site makes an immediate and practical contribution to clinical practice with its handout materials which can be downloaded and printed.
 
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First Words Project
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JULY 2000
Australian Deaflinks
Paul Robinson has assembled a comprehensive list of Australian links for the deaf and hearing impaired community, and the people who support this community.  NEW URL JUNE 2002 | NEW DESIGN
 
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Paul's Deafness and Hearing Impaired Links: Australia
Resource description Links Professional Consumer Student
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Level of prerequisite knowledge Non-technical  
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JUNE 2000
LIOA Orthophonie & Audiologie 
Michèle Bergeron, professeure agrégée, école d'orthophonie et d'audiologie, Université de Montréal. 
 
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LIOA Orthophonie & Audiologie
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MAY 2000
LinguiSystems   
For more than 20 years LinguiSystems have provided quality materials for clinicians and teachers of students with special needs.
 
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LinguiSystems
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APRIL 2000
New Zealand Speech-Language Therapists' Association
NZSTA is the professional self-regulatory body for speech-language therapists in New Zealand. It is a tiny association by international standards, but what a powerhouse of talent, enthusiasm and industry!
 
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NZSTA Web Site
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MARCH 2000
Comeunity
This site focuses on adoption and children with disabilities or special needs and includes a comprehensive resources page.
 
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Comeunity
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Level of prerequisite knowledge Non-technical 
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FEBRUARY 2000
 North Queensland Rural Health Training Unit
The sites presented in this Website Library have been compiled by the North Queensland Rural Health Training Unit. This continually updated on-line library has been developed for use by all health professionals to access information on patient care and associated topics. Users may add new sites. 
 
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North Queensland Rural Health Training Unit
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Level of prerequisite knowledge Non-technical 
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JANUARY 2000
University Programs in Speech-Language Pathology & Audiology
Scott Bradley's page contains a listing of university programs in speech language pathology and audiology.
 
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University Programs in Speech-Language Pathology and Audiology
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