Evaluation and Management of Cleft Lip and Palate

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Evaluation and Management of Cleft Lip and Palate is written by David J. Zajac and published by Plural Publishing. It's available with International Standard Book Number or ISBN identification 1635504449 (ISBN 10) and 9781635504446 (ISBN 13).

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 Edition * Fresh content on speech research findings * Expanded coverage of early intervention for the preschool child * Focus on information needed by the school-based speech-language pathologist to guide therapy * Greater emphasis on oral conditions (dental and occlusal) that impact speech in the school-aged child * Updated content on surgical approaches to correct velopharyngeal dysfunction Key Features * Well-illustrated with clear, color images ( Concise, practical, and evidence-based * A developmental focus that provides a better understanding of the nature of craniofacial problems and the timetable for management and treatment * Presents the role of the speech-language pathologist in all aspects of care (i.e., before and after surgery from infancy to adulthood) Disclaimer: please note that some ancillary materials such as quizzes, case studies, and audio files are not included as in the print version of this book.