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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 pre-school 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 speed in the school-aged child Updated content on surgical approaches to correct velopharyngeal dysfunction Additional online speech samples More study questions added to the ancillary materials 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) PluralPlus Online Ancillary Materials Case Studies Study Questions Audio Speech Samples   

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Author:   David J. Zajac ,  Linda D. Vallino-Napoli
Publisher:   Plural Publishing Inc
Imprint:   Plural Publishing Inc
Edition:   2nd New edition
ISBN:  

9781635505351

ISBN 10:   1635505356
Pages:   450
Publication Date:   27 November 2024
Audience:   College/higher education ,  Adult education ,  Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly ,  Tertiary & Higher Education
Format:   Paperback
Publisher's Status:   Forthcoming
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Table of Contents

Preface Acknowledgements Contributors Part I. Fundamentals Chapter 1. Orofacial and Velopharyngeal Structure and Function Jamie Perry and David J. Zajac Chapter 2. Clefts of the Lip and Palate Chapter 3. Genetics and Craniofacial Anomalies Part II. Birth to Age Three Chapter 4. Feeding the Newborn Chapter 5. Presurgical and Surgical Management Chapter 6. Otologic and Audiologic Considerations Chapter 7. Early Linguistic Development and intervention Nancy J. Scherer and Natalie R. Wombacher Part III. Early to Middle School Age Chapter 8. Speech and Resonance Characteristics Chapter 9. Assessment of Speech and Velopharyngeal Function Chapter 10. School-Based Intervention: Roles and Responsibilities of the Speech-Language Pathologist Dennis M. Ruscello Chapter 11. Secondary Management of Velopharyngeal Inadequacy David J. Zajac and Joseph A. Napoli Chapter 12. Alveolar Cleft Repair Joseph A. Napoli Part IV. Adolescents and Adults Chapter 13. Maxillary Advancement Joseph A. Napoli and Linda D. Vallino-Napoli Chapter 14. The Adult Linda D. Vallino-Napoli and Brenda Louw Glossary Index

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David J. Zajac, PhD, CCC-SLP, FASHA is Professor in the Department of Dental Ecology, School of Dentistry, and Adjunct Associate Professor in the Division of Speech and Hearing Sciences, Department of Allied Health Sciences, School of Medicine at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. He also serves as director of speech-language pathology in the Craniofacial Center. Dr. Zajac completed his master's degree and PhD in communicative disorders at the University of Pittsburgh. He has over 25 years of experience in the assessment and treatment of children and adults with craniofacial disorders. His research interests include the acoustics and aerodynamics of speech production by normal individuals and those with cleft palate. His research has been funded by the National Institutes of Health for over 20 years. He has presented numerous research papers, written six book chapters, and authored or co-authored over 40 research articles. Dr. Zajac is a Fellow of the American Speech Language Hearing Association and past associate editor for the Journal of Speech, Language, and Hearing Research. Linda D. Vallino-Napoli, PhD, CCC-SLP/A, FASHA is head of the Craniofacial Outcomes Research Laboratory in the Center for Pediatrics Auditory and Speech Sciences and Senior Research Scientist at Nemours/Alfred I. DuPont Hospital for Children in Wilmington, Delaware where she also serves on the Cleft Palate-Craniofacial Team. She is Clinical Professor of Pediatrics at Sidney Kimmel Medical College-Jefferson Medical University and Adjunct Associate Professor in the Department of Linguistics and Cognitive Sciences at the University of Delaware. Dr. Vallino completed her doctoral degree at the University of Pittsburgh and received a master’s degree in Clinical Evaluative Sciences from Dartmouth College. As a clinician and clinical speech scientist, Dr. Vallino has 30 years of experience specializing in children and young adults with cleft palate-craniofacial anomalies. She has published papers, written book chapters, made presentations at scientific meetings in the area of cleft and craniofacial anomalies. Her research interests include speech sound disorders and automated speech recognition technology to assess speech intelligibility in children with cleft palate, and transition of care in young adults with cleft and craniofacial anomalies palate. Dr. Vallino holds the Certificate of Clinical Competence in both Speech-Language Pathology and Audiology and is an ASHA Fellow.

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