Related Links

Below is a list of helpful links for parents of children with speech &/or language disorders:

Funding Sources for therapy: (most funding avail. Jan/July 1st! Call as close to that date as you can)

How to access (Rolling Access) LISS (Low Intensity Support Services) funding! An article that explains each service, whom to call, etc. Great article
ARC (do not have to be intellectually limited to use the service)
United Cerebral Palsy (same, your child doesn’t have to have CP to qualify)
DDA (Developmental Disabilities Admin) LISS
Abilities Network
Alliance Inc
United Healthcare Children’s’ Foundation (you do not have to have United insurance to apply)
Toba Grant –Jill Fox Fund 410-727-4828
Fidelity Resources, Inc.
Small Steps in Speech provides funding for clients receiving therapy at a private practice

Associations:

American Speech Language Hearing Association (ASHA)
For more information on speech & language development, visit:
www.asha.org/public/speech/development (MSHA)
Maryland Speech Language Hearing Association
American Academy of Private Practice in Speech Language Pathology & Audiology

Parent Groups:

Howard County Chapter, Autism Society of America
CHADD
MD Family Resources
CHERAB (Communication, Help, Education, Research, Apraxia Base) or CHERAB Foundation Help bring our cherubs a smile and a voice!
CHERAB Facebook page Q &A, info, discussions (including Fish Oil 101)
Apraxia Kid

Products:

NutriiVeda Drs. Chopra & Simon developed an Ayuvedic blend of Amalaki & other botanicals, whey protein isolate, vitamins, minerals, & amino acids that was originally designed for wt. management but now found to give sp-language surges to kids with apraxia, autism, etc.; GLUTEN & CASEIN FREE; a SLOW grown food
Juice Plus+ Whole food based nutrition supported by clinical research