ASHA – American Speech and Hearing Association (Client and Patient Handouts)

ThickIt.com (Dysphasia Diets – Diet Texture Modifications) – This is a well known and well respected company that focuses on the use of thickening agents to increase the safety of the swallow.

Alzheimer’s Association – This is an association dedicated to Alzheimer’s awareness, memory deficits, education and support.

American Stroke Association – This association focuses on stroke warning, prevention, recovery and education.

American Stroke Association (Caregiver Resources)

Parkinson’s Foundation – This association focuses on Parkinson’s Disease, a neurodegenerative disorder.

ALS Association – This group provides research and support and advocates for those with a progressive nervous system disease.

Family Caregiver Alliance – Traumatic Brain Injury – This group educates on the effects of injuries caused by trauma to the brain.

Autism Speak – A group that educates and advocates for those individuals with autism, a spectrum disorder, that presents in many different ways, but often leads to some difficulty communicating and interacting.