links+to+Internet+resources

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[|American Speech, Language, and Hearing Association] [|Advance for Speech & Language Pathologists & Audiologists] [|Council for Exceptional Children]

[|International Society of Alternative and Augmentative Communication]

[|National Education Assocation] [|Pennsylvania State Educators Association]

[|PaTTAN]

[|Pennylvania Department of Education]

[|United States Department of Education, Office of Special Education]

=Speech & Language Resources=

AAC
[|AAC Intervention]Caroline Musselwhite's website [|AAC Language Lab from PRC]

[|AAC Mess​aging Word Lists]

[|Ablenet, Inc.]Switches, software, and other solutions for children and adults with disabilities. Check out the Power of Vision and other articles and ideas for implementing functional assistive technology.  [|Adapted Lear​ning Boardm​aker Materials]

[|Adaptivation]

[|AT for Speech Disorders] [|Developing an Eye-Gaze Communication System]

[|Establishing an Encoded Eye Gaze System]

[|Health Science]– AAC and speech generating devices

[|Simplified Technology] - Linda Burkhart's website

<span style="display: block; font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: 100%;">Apraxia
<span style="display: block; font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">[|Apraxia-Kids]Useful articles, features, and links for parents and professionals regarding diagnosis and treatment of verbal apraxia

<span style="display: block; font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: 100%;">Articulation
<span style="color: #990000; display: block; font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;">[|Books, Stories, & Games List]

[|Lisping Web Site by Caroline Bowen] <span style="display: block; font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"> <span style="color: #990000; font-family: 'Verdana','sans-serif'; font-size: 10pt;">[|Patty Becker's List of Books, Stories, and Games that Reinforce Speech Sounds] <span style="color: #990000; display: block; font-family: 'Verdana','sans-serif'; font-size: 10pt;">[|Pronunciation with an Eye on Multiple Intelligences]- Strategies for teaching articulation.

Autism, Asperger's, & Related Disorders
[|Autism Society of America]

<span style="color: #990000; display: block; font-family: 'Verdana','sans-serif'; font-size: 10pt;">[|Different Roads to Learning]<span style="color: #000000; font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">- S <span style="color: black; display: block; font-family: 'Verdana','sans-serif'; font-size: 10pt;"><span style="color: #000000; font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">ource of books, flashcards, scheduling products, software, videos, and photo social stories books. [|O.A.S.I.S.] - Asperger's Syndrome information

[|Social Skills] - Jill Kuzma's weblog

<span style="color: #990000; display: block; font-family: 'Verdana','sans-serif'; font-size: 10pt;">[|TEACCH: Treatment & Education of Autistic & related Communication-handicapped Children]

[|Teaching Children with Autism]

[|The Gray Center]

[|Tinsnips: Special Education Resources for Autism Spectrum Disorders] - Materials, classroom activities, thematic units, and links. [|Visual Aids for Learning] - free downloadable visual aids.

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Brain & Brain Injury
[|BrainSTEPS.net]

[|Brainline.org]

<span style="display: block; font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">Deaf & Hard of Hearing
<span style="color: #990000; display: block; font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;">[|ASL Access]<span style="color: black; font-family: 'Verdana','sans-serif'; font-size: 10pt;">A library of ASL videos and related resources.

[|ASL Dictionary of Words]

[|Color of Language] <span style="display: block; font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">[|Deaf Resource Library]

[|K8AIT Sign Language Dictionary]

<span style="color: #990000; display: block; font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;">[|Listen Up--Hints and Tips for Language and Hearing Impairment]

<span style="display: block; font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">[|Sign the Alphabet]

[|Signing Savvy]

Emotions & Feelings
[|Create facial expressions]

<span style="display: block; font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">Fluency
<span style="display: block; font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">[|FRIENDS: National Association of Young People Who Stutter] <span style="color: #990000; display: block; font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;">[|National Stuttering Association]

[|Stuttering Foundation of America]<span style="color: black; font-family: 'Verdana','sans-serif'; font-size: 10pt;"> - Comprehensive up-to-date information, resources, and support to those who stutter and their families.

<span style="color: #990000; font-family: 'Verdana','sans-serif'; font-size: 10pt;">[|Stuttering Homepage]

<span style="display: block; font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">Idioms
<span style="display: block; font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">[|Paint by Idiom]

[|Idiom Worksheets] <span style="display: block; font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">[|English Idioms & Idiomatic Expressions]

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<span style="display: block; font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif; text-align: left;">Language
<span style="display: block; font-family: 'Trebuchet MS',Helvetica,sans-serif;">[|Teaching Basic Language Concepts Through Literature]

<span style="display: block; font-family: 'Trebuchet MS',Helvetica,sans-serif;">Oral Motor
<span style="color: #990000; display: block; font-family: 'Trebuchet MS',Helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;">[|Beckman Oral Motor Site] - Information on Beckman Oral Motor Treatment, drooling, and other oral motor disorders

<span style="display: block; font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">Phonetics
<span style="display: block; font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">[|Phonetics: The Sounds of English and Spanish] - Animated and real-life video of each phoneme as it is produced.

[|Phonetics Online Resources]

<span style="display: block; font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">Phonological Awareness
<span style="color: #990000; display: block; font-family: 'Trebuchet MS',Helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;">[|LD Online Phonemic Awareness Information] [|Phonological Awareness] - Resources for speech language pathologists, teachers and parents.

<span style="color: #990000; display: block; font-family: 'Verdana','sans-serif'; font-size: 10pt;">[|Starfall.com] - Online games use sight and sound to teach reading through phonemic awareness. [|Synthesis of Research on Phonological Awareness]

<span style="display: block; font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">Pragmatic/Social-thinking
<span style="display: block; font-family: 'Trebuchet MS',Helvetica,sans-serif;"><span style="color: #990000; font-family: 'Verdana','sans-serif'; font-size: 10pt;">[|Children without Friends: Improving Social Skills]

[|Curved Line Thinking] [|Social Thinking] - Marcia Garcia Winner's site.

[|Social Thinking Blog] - Jill Kuzma's blog.

[|Student Activites] - Fun & games about social activites and people from Teaching Social Skills in the Language Arts Curriculum

[|Teaching Social Skills in the Language Arts Curriculum]

<span style="display: block; font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">Selective Mutism
<span style="color: #990000; display: block; font-family: 'Trebuchet MS',Helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;">[|Selective Mutism] - The Silence Within--A parent/teacher guide to helping the selective mute and shy child, based on a teacher's experience. <span style="display: block; font-family: 'Trebuchet MS',Helvetica,sans-serif;"> <span style="color: #990000; font-family: 'Verdana','sans-serif'; font-size: 10pt;">[|Selective Mutism and Childhood Anxiety Disorders]

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<span style="display: block; font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">Speech & Language Combined
<span style="display: block; font-family: 'Trebuchet MS',Helvetica,sans-serif;">[|Caroline Bowen's Therapy Activities] [|Communication Connects] <span style="display: block; font-family: 'Trebuchet MS',Helvetica,sans-serif;"> [|Jefferson Parish Speech/Language Staff Website] - Useful resources created by school-based SLPs. <span style="display: block; font-family: 'Trebuchet MS',Helvetica,sans-serif;"> <span style="color: #990000; font-family: 'Verdana','sans-serif'; font-size: 10pt;">[|Kids' Express Train] - Dedicated to "enhancing children's speech through music, imitation, and fun!” <span style="display: block; font-family: 'Trebuchet MS',Helvetica,sans-serif;"> <span style="color: #990000; font-family: 'Verdana','sans-serif'; font-size: 10pt;">[|Net Connections to Communication Disorders by Judith Maginnis Kuster]i ncluding [|Kuster's S/L Adapting Materials Section]

[|Puzzle Maker]

[|Quia.com Speech and Language Therapy Activities] -Online games created by SLPs for articulation, vocabulary, grammar, inferences, etc.

[|Sandbox Learning]

[|Speaking of Speech]

<span style="color: #990000; display: block; font-family: 'Verdana','sans-serif'; font-size: 10pt;">[|Speech Dynamics, Inc.: Charlotte Boshart]

[|Speech & Language BINGO Cards]

[|Speech Therapy Forum] - S/L materials and ideas for using them [|Speech Therapy Ideas] - S/L therapy materials and tips hosted by Becky Wanca

<span style="color: #000000; display: block; font-family: 'Verdana','sans-serif'; font-size: 10pt;">[|SpeechTX.com] - I<span style="color: black; font-family: 'Verdana','sans-serif'; font-size: 10pt;">nformation, materials and links related to articulation, language, early intervention, and technology.

<span style="color: #990000; font-family: 'Verdana','sans-serif'; font-size: 10pt;">[|Teachnology Grammar Lessons]

[|Word Retrieval Activities for Children by Caroline Bowen] []

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<span style="color: #000000; display: block; font-family: 'Verdana','sans-serif'; font-size: 10pt;">[|Children's Storybooks Online] -A collection of colorfully illustrated children's stories, coloring books, mazes, and loads of literacy links. <span style="color: #990000; display: block; font-family: 'Verdana','sans-serif'; font-size: 10pt;">[|Education Place] [|Enchanted Learning]

<span style="color: #990000; display: block; font-family: 'Verdana','sans-serif'; font-size: 10pt;">[|ESL Home] -Pages for students and teachers; online/offline games and materials for listening, speaking, and grammar practice. [|FunBrain Games]

[|Fun School Games]

[|Harper Children]

[|Merriam-Webster Online Dictionary, Thesaurus, and Word Games]

[|Tracy Gefroh Boyd Artic & Language Therapy]- Motivating online games and activities.

<span style="color: #990000; display: block; font-family: 'Verdana','sans-serif'; font-size: 10pt;">[|Wacky Web Tales] - Students (grades 3 and above) can play Web Tales online. Students can also write and submit their own Web Tales.

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[|ABCTeach]

<span style="color: #990000; display: block; font-family: 'Verdana','sans-serif'; font-size: 10pt;">[|Ask An Expert]

[|Awesome Clip Art for Kids]

[|Awesome Library]

[|Brains are Fun]

[|Coast Music Therapy] - Tips for therapists, teachers, and parents on ways to use music to enhance learning.

<span style="color: #990000; display: block; font-family: 'Verdana','sans-serif'; font-size: 10pt;">[|Crayola Crayons Web Site] - Lots of creative, hands-on lesson plans and activities.

<span style="color: #990000; display: block; font-family: 'Verdana','sans-serif'; font-size: 10pt;">[|Discount School Supply]

[|EdHelper.com] - Download thematic and curricular puzzles, games, and worksheets;create your own crosswords, word searches, and more. [|Education Planet]

[|Education World]

[|Encarta Schoolhouse]

[|Enchanted Learning] - GREAT selection of wonderful crafts, seasonal, & curricular activities, plus a free weekly email newspaper.

<span style="color: #990000; display: block; font-family: 'Verdana','sans-serif'; font-size: 10pt;">[|EduHound]

[|Free Fonts for Teachers]

[|FunBrain]

[|Homework Spot]

[|The Idea Box] - T <span style="color: black; display: block; font-family: 'Verdana','sans-serif'; font-size: 10pt;"> hematic activities, songs, recipes, crafts, etc.

<span style="color: #990000; display: block; font-family: 'Verdana','sans-serif'; font-size: 10pt;">[|Kiddyhouse.com] - R <span style="color: black; display: block; font-family: 'Verdana','sans-serif'; font-size: 10pt;"> esources for teachers, students, and parents.

<span style="color: #990000; display: block; font-family: 'Verdana','sans-serif'; font-size: 10pt;">[|Kids' Domain]

[|Kids Domain Clip Art]

[|Kids Search Engine]

[|The Learning Page]

[|Lesson Plans Page]

[|Lesson Planz.com] <span style="color: #000000; display: block; font-family: 'Verdana','sans-serif'; font-size: 10pt;">- S earchable directory of free lesson plans and resources for all grades and subjects.

<span style="color: #990000; display: block; font-family: 'Verdana','sans-serif'; font-size: 10pt;">[|The Mailbox and Teacher's Helper]

[|Mrs. Fischer's Kinder~Themes]- Lesson plans and other materials related to monthly themes. <span style="color: black; display: block; font-family: 'Verdana','sans-serif'; font-size: 10pt;">[|Mother Hubbard's Cupboard] [|Nuttin' But Kids]

[|PBS TeacherSource]

[|Pics4Learning]

[|Preschool Printables]

[|The Resource Room] - Lessons , ideas, articles and links for multisensory learning.

[|Scholastic]

[|School Notes]

[|Sites for Teachers]

[|Songs for Teaching]

[|Teaching Heart’s Ultimate Back to School Site]

[|Teachers.Net]

[|Teachnet Lesson Plans] <span style="color: #990000; display: block; font-family: 'Verdana','sans-serif'; font-size: 10pt;">[|TLS Books]

[|The Virtual Schoolhouse]

[|Yahooligans for Kids]

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=<span style="display: block; font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">Phonology, Literature, & Literacy =

<span style="color: #990000; display: block; font-family: 'Verdana','sans-serif'; font-size: 10pt;">[|Alphabet Mini-Books]- Downloads for teaching all consonant and vowel sounds in mini-book form. <span style="color: #990000; display: block; font-family: 'Verdana','sans-serif'; font-size: 10pt;">[|America Reads]

[|Academic Therapy]

[|Checkpoint for Progress in Reading and Writing]

[|Children's Literature Site]

[|Children's Literature & Language Arts Resources]

[|Curry School of Education--Webbing Into Literacy]- Phonology and literacy development in young children. [|DLTK Kids]- Crafts, games, recipes, and literacy materials, including great mini-books for every sound.

<span style="color: #990000; display: block; font-family: 'Verdana','sans-serif'; font-size: 10pt;">[|Earobics]

[|George Suttle's Complete List of Literature]

[|Jan Brett's Homepage]-Author/illustrator of children's books offers free story-related downloads/activities, and online games. <span style="color: #990000; display: block; font-family: 'Verdana','sans-serif'; font-size: 10pt;">[|Language Arts Resources & Activities: Spelling and Phonics] <span style="color: #990000; display: block; font-family: 'Verdana','sans-serif'; font-size: 10pt;">[|Mrs. Jones Rooms] [|Monroe County Library Booklist for Children]

[|NEA: Read Across America] - Celebrate Dr. Seuss Day (March 1) <span style="color: #990000; display: block; font-family: 'Verdana','sans-serif'; font-size: 10pt;">[|Official Eric Carle Web Site]

[|Phonics Desk Worksheet Program]

[|Picture Booklist for Older Readers]

[|Predictable Books]

[|Project READ]

[|Read America]

[|SRA-McGraw Hill]

[|Reading SOS and Phonics Based Reading Program]

[|Wilson Reading System]

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<span style="display: block; font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">[|ABA Resources: Autism, PDD, Hyperlexia, Asperger's: treatment, therapy, special education]

[|ABA Resources]

[|All About Cerebral Palsy: Cerebral Palsy Directory]

<span style="color: #990000; display: block; font-family: 'Verdana','sans-serif'; font-size: 10pt;">[|Circle of Inclusion]

[|Do2Learn] <span style="color: #000000; font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">- Dedicated to autism and learning disabilities. <span style="color: #990000; display: block; font-family: 'Verdana','sans-serif'; font-size: 10pt;">[|Down Syndome Information]

[|Education Planet]

[|Exceptional Parent]

[|International Dyslexia Association]

[|Internet Resources for Special Children]

[|Internet Special Education Resources]

[|Kay Smith, Ed.D., Special Educator's Web Pages]

[|LD Resources]

[|Marc Sheehan's Special Education Page]

[|Misunderstood Minds] <span style="color: #000000; font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">- A companion to the PBS special on learning differences and disabilities <span style="color: #990000; display: block; font-family: 'Verdana','sans-serif'; font-size: 10pt;">[|National Center for Learning Disabilities]

[|NICHCY: Info on All Disabilities]

[|National Institute on Deafness and Other Communication Disorders]

[|Picture Exchange Communication System (PECS)]

[|PECS: Shorthand Notes] <span style="color: #000000; font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">- Summary of training phases and techniques. Print and keep it as a handy reference for all team members. [|SLP/AUD Websites Directory Project]

<span style="color: #990000; display: block; font-family: 'Verdana','sans-serif'; font-size: 10pt;">[|Special Education News]

[|Special Education Resources on the Internet]

[|Use Visual Strategies] -Provides tools to help improve communication, including articles, pictures with customized text, and much more.

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[|Early Learning Site] - ABA materials including CD-ROMs of over 8500 full-color photos for communication training.

[|Black Sheep Press Reproducibles]

[|Creative Teaching Press]

[|Crick Software]

[|DynaVox Mayer-Johnson Company]

[|Earobics]

[|Giving Greetings] - Cards for all occasions made with Picture Communication Symbols. Ideal for SLPs and others involved with augmentative communication.

[|Great Ideas for Teaching]

[|LearningFundamentals Software]

[|Lindamood-Bell]

[|LinguiSystems]

<span style="color: #000000; display: block; font-family: 'Verdana','sans-serif'; font-size: 10pt;">[|Etc., Publications] -Publishers of the G.R.O.W. series of books for SLPs and teachers. <span style="color: #990000; display: block; font-family: 'Verdana','sans-serif'; font-size: 10pt;">[|Oriental Trading Company] [|PRO-ED, Inc.]

<span style="color: #990000; display: block; font-family: 'Verdana','sans-serif'; font-size: 10pt;">[|Really Good Stuff]

[|Silver Lining Multimedia Software]

[|Super Duper Inc.]

[|Thinking Publications] -now owned by PRO-ED, Inc.