Neurological & Neuromuscular Disorders

Sub-headings:

Reflex Sympathetic Dystrophy Syndrome

Resources in this category:

Apraxia-KIDS
http://www.apraxia-kids.org/

"The Internet's most comprehensive site for information on developmental apraxia of speech (verbal dyspraxia) and children's speech and language topics, including evaluation, therapy and other childhood communication topics. Invaluable for parents, speech language pathologists, teachers and all those who care about a child with apraxia."

Autism Speaks
http://www.autismspeaks.org/

Organization dedicated to "funding global biomedical research into the causes, prevention, treatments, and cure for autism; to raising public awareness about autism and its effects on individuals, families, and society; and to bringing hope to all who deal with the hardships of this disorder."

Cerebral Palsy
http://www.healthsystem.virginia.edu/internet/pediatrics/pat...

This resource, found within the University of Virginia's Children's Medical Center, is a multimedia tutorial for children and parents. It provides information about what cerebral palsy (CP) is, what the causes of CP are, different types of CP, problems people with CP may encounter, equipment used by people with CP, and therapy techniques. You can also read a first hand account of what it's like to grow up with CP. Photographs and a Quick Time movie had a nice element to the site.

Children with Spina Bifida
http://www.waisman.wisc.edu/~rowley/sb-kids/index.html

An informative and useful site for parents and professionals who deal with children with spina bifida. The site contain information in six categories: Spina Bifida (organizations, links); Related Diagnosis; Learning Issues; Family Support; Tests, Surgeries, and Treatments; and Miscellaneous.

International Child Development Resource Center
http://www.icdrc.org/

This site provides information about upcoming conferences and online trainings that relate to autism and has links to more resources. The ICDRC was co-founded by two doctors who specialize in the treatment of children with developmental disorders.

MAAP Services for Autism and Asperger Syndrome
http://www.asperger.org/

A national nonprofit organization committed to providing the most up-to-date and comprehensive information for more advanced individuals with Autism, Asperger's syndrome, and Pervasive developmental disorder (PDD.

Meningitis
http://www.mayoclinic.com/invoke.cfm?id=DS00118

The Mayo Clinic describes meningitis and its symptoms, causes, risk factors, screening procedures, complications, treatment, and prevention. It also provides links to additional resources.

Stroke
/stroke/index.shtml

Comprehensive guide to strokes.

Stroke
http://www.womenshealth.gov/faq/stroke.htm

A overview about stroke's effects on women. Includes descriptions, warning signs, effects, risk factors, prevention, treatment, diagnosis, and rehabilitation information.

The Stuttering Homepage
http://www.mnsu.edu/comdis/kuster/stutter.html