For more information about stroke, its symptoms, treatment, and other great resources for the survivor and his or her caregivers, visit the following sites:

National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke

http://www.ninds.nih.gov/

Stroke awareness; information on clinical trials

American Stroke Association

http://www.strokeassociation.org

Support groups; free magazine for stroke survivors and caregivers

The Internet Stroke Center

http://www.strokecenter.org/patients/

Directory of stroke centers; life after stroke video series; care giving; resources to help children understand; extensive suggestions for home care

National Stroke Association

http://www.stroke.org/site/PageNavigator/HOME

Help for survivors and caregivers; free magazine

Children's Hemiplegia & Stroke Association

http://www.pediatricstroke.org/index.html

and

http://www.chasa.org/

Help for children who have had a stroke and support for their families

Brain Attack Coalition

http://www.stroke-site.org/

Resources from a coalition of professional and government organizations dedicated to providing quality treatment to patients

U.S. National Institutes of Health

Clinicaltrials.gov

The government database of clinical trials searchable by key word and location