Evaluation and Management of Cleft Lip and Palate : A Developmental Perspective, Second Edition

For graduate-level speech-language pathology students, this textbook provides fundamental knowledge of cleft palate anomalies and the current state of evidence-based practice relative to evaluation and management.

Evaluation and Management of Cleft Lip and Palate: A Developmental Perspective, Second Edition provides fundamental knowledge of cleft palate anomalies and the current state of evidence-based practice relative to evaluation and management. The text contains information on the standard of care for children born with craniofacial anomalies from a developmental perspective, along with clinical case studies to help facilitate understanding of the material. This graduate-level text targets speech-language pathology students, as well as audiology students, medical students, dental students, and graduate students studying communication disorders. New to the Second EditionFresh content on speech research findingsExpanded coverage of early intervention for the preschool childFocus on information needed by the school-based speech-language pathologist to guide therapyGreater emphasis on oral conditions (dental and occlusal) that impact speech in the school-aged childUpdated content on surgical approaches to correct velopharyngeal dysfunctionAdditional online speech samplesMore study questions added to the ancillary materials Key FeaturesWell-illustrated with clear, color imagesConcise, practical, and evidence-based A developmental focus that provides a better understanding of the nature of craniofacial problems and the timetable for management and treatmentPresents the role of the speech-language pathologist in all aspects of care (i.e., before and after surgery from infancy to adulthood)