Recommended Resources

The resources found on this page are intended to provide you with knowledge and ideas to best support you and your child. Feel free to send an inquiry for additional information or support.

General Resources

• Why Choose an ASHA-Certified Speech-Language Pathologist? (PDF): understand more about what a speech-language pathologist does and why you may want to select a professional with ASHA certification
• Speech-Language Pathologist Scope of Practice: learn what is appropriate for the SLP to diagnose and treat
• Center for Early Literacy Learning: promoting the adoption and sustained use of evidence-based early literacy learning practices
• Easter Seals: programs across the nation facilitate accessibility and opportunities for children, young adults, adults, seniors, and caregivers
• Listening and Spoken Language Knowledge Center: supporting itinerant teachers
• National Center for Learning Disabilities: working to create a society in which every individual possesses the academic, social and emotional skills needed to succeed in school, at work and in life
• Response to Intervention Network: Learn what RtI actually is and how it may benefit your child or student
• Response to Intervention: The ASHA website explains RtI and how speech-language services fit into this model

ADHD

• Children and Adults with Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (CHADD): resources and support for ADD/ADHD
• Cognitive Connections:  renowned experts on teaching planning and all other aspects of executive functioning
• ASHA: explains ADHD and its implications on speech and language skills

Apraxia

• Childhood Apraxia of Speech: understand what is childhood apraxia of speech
• Apraxia-KIDS: nonprofit publicly funded charity whose mission is to strengthen the support systems in the lives of children with apraxia so that each child is afforded their best opportunity to develop speech and communication
• ASHA: explains the neurological speech sound disorder in children
• ASHA: provides information regarding acquired apraxia of speech for adults

Autism 

• The American Academy of Pediatrics: provides resources, webinars, and research on the topic of Autism
• Autism Speaks: one of the world's leading autism science and advocacy organization, dedicated to funding research into the causes, prevention, treatments and a cure for autism; increasing awareness of autism spectrum disorders; and advocating for the needs of individuals with autism and their families
• AutismWeb: a parent's guide to autism spectrum disorder
• ASHA: provides an overview of what Autism is and lists several resources
• The Bilingual Autism Guide: this is a fantastic resource for individuals who speak Spanish
• National Autism Association: this is a leading organization on autism-related wandering prevention and response
• Hloom, Career Assistance for People with Autism: this site delineates how to stay protected from employment discrimination
• Rush University Autism Resources: this site contains links that will connect you resources on topics for services and support from the AARTS Center

Cerebral Palsy

• CerebralPalsy.org: a legal website with information on cerebral palsy
• Cerebral Palsy Guide: a group of professionals with a desire to educate and help people with cerebral palsy
• United Cerebral Palsy: this organization opens doors for people with disabilities
• World Med Assist, Cerebral Palsy Guide: cerebral palsy overview
• Cerebral Palsy Group provides education, resources, and support for individuals with cerebral palsy

 Down Syndrome

• Bilingualism and Down Syndrome: this research article delves into language skills and bilingualism for those with Down Syndrome
• GiGi's Playhouse: each playhouse provides educational and therapeutic programs at no charge to families
• National Down Syndrome Society: national advocacy for individuals with Down Syndrome

Fluency

• The Stuttering Foundation: you will find free online resources, services and support
• Fluency Friday: provides numerous resources for parents, teachers, and professionals
• ASHA-Fluency: ASHA's resources on fluency

Hearing loss

• ASHA-Hearing Loss & Hearing Impairment: learn more about the available resources for individuals with hearing loss or impairment
• ASHA Hearing: general information on hearing and balance from ASHA
• Hands and Voices: English resources for deaf and hard of hearing individuals
• Manos Y Voces: Spanish resources for deaf and hard of hearing individuals

Language

• ASHA Speech, Language, and Swallowing: general information to assess speech, language, and swallowing disorders
• The Hanen Center: not-for-profit charitable organization committed to supporting parents, early childhood educators and speech-language pathologists in their efforts to promote the best possible language, social and literacy skills in young children
• IEP: if your child receives special education services and has an Individualized Education Plan, you should know what an IEP is. Spanish version available
• 504: this site will help you understand what a 504 plan is and how it differs from an IEP  
• 504: en español

Pragmatic/social language

• Social Thinking: a language-based approach created to expose the logic behind the human social behavior that often appears illogical
• What is Social Language? ASHA explains social/pragmatic language

Sensory processing and sensory integration

• Raising a Sensory Smart Child: The Definitive Handbook for Helping Your Child with Sensory Integration Issues: by Lindsey Biel
• The Out-of-Sync Child: Recognizing and Coping with Sensory Processing Disorder: by Carol Stock Kranowitz 
• Sensory Processing Disorder Explained: understand what sensory processing disorder looks like, causes of SPD, and treatment options

sign language

• Two Little Hands Productions: teach children American Sign Language
• Baby Sign Language: a project for parents teaching infants and toddlers early communication skills

Swallowing Disorders- Dysphagia

• ASHA Swallowing and Feeding: general information on swallowing and feeding from ASHA