Title:
Children with cleft lip and palate : a parents' guide to early speech-language development and treatment / Mary A. Hardin-Jones, Ph. D., CCC-SLP, Kathy L. Chapman, Ph. D., CCC-SLP, Nancy J. Scherer, Ph. D., CCC-SLP.
Author:
Hardin-Jones, Mary A.
Chapman, Kathy L.
Scherer, Nancy J.
Publication Information:
Bethesda, MD : Woodbine House, [2015]
©2015
Call Number:
RJ496.S7 H37 2015
Abstract:
Turn to this book for family-friendly guidance and support for young children with clefts--cleft lip, cleft palate, and cleft lip/palate--one of the most commonly occurring birth defects. Helpful strategies, illustrations of cleft repair procedures, photos of equipment, and recommended resources empower parents to get started on addressing speech problems for very young children and other issues for school-aged children.
ISBN:
9781606132104
Physical Description:
x, 209 pages : illustrations ; 22 cm
Contents:
Introduction to cleft lip and palate and associated syndromes -- Your child's treatment team -- Feeding a baby with cleft palate -- Your child's ears and hearing -- Surgery and dental care -- Communication: what to expect during your child's first three years -- Boosting your child's speech & language development -- Velopharyngeal inadequacy (vpi) -- Special concerns if your child was internationally adopted -- Looking forward,some final thoughts.
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