Cleft Palate and Craniofacial Anomalies: Effects on Speech and Resonance is the only book of its kind that covers cleft palate and other orofacial anomalies and noncleft causes of velopharyngeal dysfunction. Designed as a very practical how-to guide, this book covers what clinicians need to know in the workplace, whether they occasionally see patients in this population or serve on a cleft palate team. The book includes information on anatomy, physiology, and embryology of the face and oral cavity, as well as information on genetics, patterns of inheritance, and features of craniofacial syndromes. Several chapters cover oral, dental, and ENT (ear, nose and throat) anomalies and how these anomalies affect speech and resonance, feeding, psychosocial development, and learning. The evaluation section includes a chapter on "low-tech" and "no-tech" procedures that can be used in any clinical setting. Also unique to this text, is a chapter devoted to the intraoral examination. Students and specialists alike will find the instrumental assessment procedures (speech aerodynamics, nasometry, videofluoroscopy and nasopharyngoscopy) useful. The treatment section includes surgical procedures and prosthetic devices. The chapter on speech therapy presents practical techniques that are also demonstrated on the accompanying videos. The need for multidisciplinary team assessment and treatment is emphasized throughout.

Cleft Palate and Craniofacial Anomalies: Effects on Speech and Resonance is the only book of its kind that covers both oral and facial anomalies and cleft palate. Designed as a how-to guide for the practicing clinician, this book emphasizes what students, clinicians new to this population, and any member of a cleft palate team need to know in the workplace. It includes information on common craniofacial anomalies, associated anomalies, and genetic syndromes. Everything from basic information on anatomy, physiology, and embryology of the face and oral cavity to oral, dental, and ENT anomalies and their effects on speech, resonance, and feeding are covered. The evaluation section includes the perceptual evaluation of speech and resonance, the intraoral examination, and instrumental assessment procedures. The treatment section includes surgical procedures, prosthetic devices, and therapies designed to address speech, resonance, and velopharyngeal dysfunction. The need for multidisciplinary team assessment and treatment is also emphasized throughout.

Cleft Palate & Craniofacial Anomalies is an approachable and easy-to-understand reference for the novice as well as the more experienced clinician involved in the care of patients with cleft palate or craniofacial anomalies. Cleft lip or palate is the fourth most common birth defect, affecting about one in every 750 children born in the United States each year. These deformities create problems in the appearance and function of the lip, palate, nose, and teeth. Difficulties in speech and hearing are almost always present as a result. Written as a resource for ?what you need to know? as well as a practical guide on ?how to do it, ? the text covers everything from basic information on anatomy, physiology, and embryology of the face and oral cavity to details of oral, dental, and ENT anomalies and their effects on speech, resonance, and feeding.

Director of the Speech Pathology Department at Children's Hospital Medical Center, Cincinnati and Field Service Associate Professor in the Department of Pediatrics at University of Cincinnati Medical Center

Part I: Normal and Abnormal Craniofacial Features Chapter 1: Anatomy and Physiology: The Orofacial Structures and Velopharyngeal Valve Chapter 2: Genetics and Patterns of Inheritance Chapter 3: Clefts of the Lip and Palate Chapter 4: The Genetics Evaluation and Common Craniofacial Syndromes Part II: Problems Associated with Clefts and Craniofacial Anomalies Chapter 5: Feeding Problems of Infants with Cleft Lip/Palate or Craniofacial Anomalies Chapter 6: Developmental Concerns in Children with Clefts and Craniofacial Syndromes Chapter 7: Resonance Disorders and Velopharyngeal Dysfunction Chapter 8: Ear, Nose, and Throat Anomalies: Effects on Speech and Resonance Chapter 9: Dental Anomalies Associated with Cleft Lip and Palate Chapter 10: Psychosocial Aspects of Cleft Lip/Palate and Craniofacial Anomalies Part III: Interdisciplinary Care Chapter 11: The Team Approach to Assessment and Treatment Part IV: Assessment Procedures: Speech, Resonance, and Velopharyngeal Dysfunction Chapter 12: Assessment Using Low Tech and No Tech Procedures Chapter 13: Orofacial Examination Chapter 14: Nasometry Chapter 15: Speech Aerodynamics of Cleft Palate Chapter 16: Videofluoroscopy and Other Forms of Radiography Chapter 17: Nasopharyngoscopy Part V: Treatment Procedures: Speech, Resonance, and Velopharyngeal Dysfunction Chapter 18: Surgical Management of Clefts and Velopharyngeal Dysfunction Chapter 19: Orthognathic Surgery for Craniofacial Differences Chapter 20: Prosthetic Management Chapter 21: Speech Therapy: Making it Simple Glossary Appendix A: Resources for Information and Support Appendix B: Selected Bibliography for Parents