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Summary
Summary
CLEFT PALATE SPEECH, 3rd Edition is a text covering the assessment and treatment of speech-language problems associated with cleft lip and palate as well as other craniofacial anomalies. It reviews and critiques the pertinent literature regarding surgical, prosthetic and behavioral management of clefts and related problems. New author team, hand-picked by the previous authors, brings new expertise and a fresh perspective to a proven text Excellent illustrations, including many new photos, make the text visually appealing and the content more accessible This is the only text on the market to comprehensively examine the most current research literature, making it the most relevant text to both theory and clinical practice All chapters have been re-written or extensively updated, ensuring that the material is timely and up to speed with its competitors
Table of Contents
Cleft lip and palate. Multi-anomaly cleft disorders |
Anatomy and physiology of the velopharyngeal mechanism |
Surgical management |
Dental management |
Otologic care |
Communication disorders associated with cleft palate |
Non-cleft velophrangeal problems |
Assessment of speech-language problems |
Instrumental assessment of velopharyngeal function |
Implications of inadequate velopharyngeal function for speech and voice |
Treatment of speech-language problems |
Physical management of VPI |
Psychosocial and educational issues |