"Criteria for Determining Disability in Speech-Language Disorders" from the Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality (AHRQ)
As part of its Evidence-based Practice Program, the Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality (AHRQ) developed this report on establishing criteria for determining disability in speech-language disorders. AHRQ is an agency of the Department of Health and Human Services.

Ear, Nose, and Throat Disorders section of the Merck Manual of Diagnosis and Therapy (Online)
Chapters include: Approach to Patient with Ear Problems, External Ear, Tympanic Membrane and Middle Ear, Inner Ear, Pharynx, Larynx, and Neoplasms of the Head and Neck. Search via the "This Publication Is Searchable" box.

National Institute on Deafness and Other Communication Disorders (NIDCD)
The National Institute on Deafness and Other Communication Disorders, one of the National Institutes of Health, covers research in the area of communication sciences and disorders, health topics and resources, and funding information.

Speech and Communication Disorders section from MedlinePlus
Though targeted at healthcare consumers, MedlinePlus offers a wealth of authoritative medical information written in easy to understand language. The Speech and Communication Disorders section offers overviews of specific conditions, statistics, information on diagnosis and treatment, and links to authoritative websites. MedlinePlus is a product of the National Library of Medicine, one of the National Institutes of Health. Please note, do not confuse this tool with MEDLINE, the National Library of Medicine's database of biomedical research for healthcare providers and researchers.

WCU's Institutional Review Board (IRB)
The university's IRB is responsible for making sure that research on human subjects is conducted in a safe manner that conforms to federal regulations. Anyone planning to do research involving human subjects should review this website.