The Clinician’s Guide to Treating Cleft Palate Speech (2014) Sally J. Peterson-Falzone

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A comprehensive guide for clinicians focusing on the diagnosis, assessment, and treatment of speech disorders associated with cleft lip and palate. Topics covered include the etiology of clefts, specialized infant feeding, physical management (surgery and prosthetics), early phonological development, the effects of velopharyngeal insufficiency (VPI), related consequences (dental, hearing), and detailed protocols for the orofacial exam and perceptual speech assessment.