Cleft Palate and Craniofacial Anomalies. Effects on Speech and Resonance

Description

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.

New to this Edition

• Free CD-ROM! Containing audio and video clips to help you learn to identify specific speech characteristics of patients with cleft palate and craniofacial disorders
• Critical Thinking Questions allow you to synthesize and apply chapter principles
• Over 150 new photographs

Features

• Over 250 photos and illustrations show various cleft palate and craniofacial anomalies as well as testing and equipment used in the treatment of these disorders
• Case Studies illustrate how chapter information applies to real-life situations
• Term definitions in text and an extensive glossary of terms and concepts enable learning and review
• Reference material that can be distributed to patient parents and guardians

Table of Contents

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

About the Author

Ann W. Kummer. 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