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.