ACE Centre Advisory Trust www.ace-centre.org.uk
ACT Aid for children with tracheostomies www.actfortrachykids.com
CLAPA provides information on services and advice on cleft lip and palate www.clapa.com
ICAN provides information and advice www.ican.org
National Association of Laryngectomy Clubs www.nalc.ik.com
Cancer Backup www.cancerbackup.org.uk
Web Whisperers www.webwhisperers.org
East Lancashire Laryngectomee Club www.goodvibrationsclub.org.uk
British Voice Association www.british-voice-association.com
Voice Care Network www.voicecare.org.uk
Tap - www.commtap.org
Activities for developing children's communication & relates to the school curriculum. Use to help with setting targets at school. Very teacher friendly & has lots of useful links.
The following is a list of web sites which contain useful information about aphasia.
National Curriculum Online - www.nc.uk.net
Information about each subject area, talking in general about what sort of knowledge / skills are taught / expected at the different key stages. I couldn't find any specific subject info though, ie. worksheets, information about Henry VIII or volcanoes etc.
Useful website for History - http://www.thealegreen.org.uk/try1/historydept.htm
Lots of history topics by KS and topic
Learning Curve - http://www.learningcurve.gov.uk/
History topics
Geo Resources - http://www.georesources.co.uk/indexks3.htm
Geography topics and list of websites
Skoool Learning & Teaching Technology - http://lgfl.skoool.co.uk/index.aspx
Range of topics by K S
Using English - http://www.usingenglish.com/
Povides a large collection of English as a Second Language (ESL) tools & resources for students, teachers, learners and academics. Browse the grammar glossary and references.
Talking Point - www.talkingpoint.org.uk
For parents of children with S & L difficulty and for professionals: support and general info (Ican, AFASIC & RCSLT)
Photo Library - www.photolibrary.nhs.uk
Millions of photographs that anyone in the NHS can use copyright free.
TRIP Database - www.tripdatabase.com
This is a clinical search engine designed to support clinicians make decisions based on the best available evidence. TRIP has been subscription only for 4 years and the move to free-access is an exciting development. For more information contact Jon Brassey (jon@tripdatabase.com)
Symbol World - www.symbolworld.org/index.htm
It has picture and symbol sequences of everyday activities e.g. making a brew
Extra Language Resources - http://www.elr.com.au/elr.htm
Demo of a computer picture resouce for working on a range of SLT tasks
Speech Land - www.speechland.co.uk
This creats a whole range of resources such as picture cards, games and worksheets which you can download direct to your computer absolutely free of charge.
Speech Teach - www.speechteach.co.uk
Resources for parents and professionals supporting children with speech and learning difficulties for example dyspraxia, apraxia and autism.
Widgit - http://www.widgit.com/SIP/symbols/index.htm
Stoke Speaks Out - http://www.stokespeaksout.org/
Excellent resource for language and information
ESL Library - https://www.esl-library.com/
Do2 Learn - http://www.do2learn.com/
Games, songs, communication cards, print resources and information for special needs.
The British Stammering Association - http://www.stammering.org/
Research articles, support etc.
The following is a list of web sites which contain useful information about aphasia
Afasic provides information and support for children and young people with speech and language impairment
www.aphasic.org.uk
The Stroke Association – www.stroke.org.uk
Information about strokes with fact sheets available to download. Also sections on personal experiences and details re local groups. Provides links with other useful organisations.
Connect – www.ukconnect.org
The communication disability network. Works to provide effective services, new opportunities and a better quality of life for people living with aphasia. Useful links to many other useful organisations.
Different Strokes – www.differentstrokes.co.uk
Aimed at younger people who have suffered a stroke.
Headway – www.headway.org.uk
Information regarding acquired brain injury including strokes and traumatic brain injury.
Brain and Spine Foundation – www.brainandspine.org.uk
Information about many neurological illnesses, diagnostic tests and rehabilitation. Fact sheets which can be downloaded or purchased.
Speakability – www.speakability.org.uk
National charity which supports and empowers people with aphasia. Publications and fact sheets are available. Developed a national network of self help groups.
The Specialist Aphasia Clinic is a collaboration between the adult SLT team and the Neuro-sciences and Aphasia Research Unit at the University of Manchester - www.psych-sci.manchester.ac.uk/naru/
Although we have suggested publications and websites which we hope will be useful, we can take no responsibility for the contents and these suggestions should not be taken as an endorsement of any kind.
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