Cleft LipPalate ALI RHODES LINDSEY WOODY MARGO PEARCE
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Cleft Lip/Palate ALI RHODES LINDSEY WOODY MARGO PEARCE
Etiology �Interaction of genetic and environmental factors: -Genetic Factors • Chromosomal defects • Part of a syndrome -Environmental Factors • Parental age (older) • Teratogens (i. e. , cigarette smoke, virus)
Description �Openings or splits in the upper lip, the palate or both �Two types: Clefts of primary palate Clefts of secondary palate �Further described by: Complete/incomplete Unilateral/bilateral
Description Cont. Cleft of Secondary Palate Cleft of Primary Palate
Description Cont. Bilateral Complete Cleft Unilateral Complete Cleft
Diagnosing Cleft Lip/Palate �Most cases are immediately apparent at birth. �Prenatal: Ultrasound Sample of amniotic fluid �Submucous Cleft: Triad of symptoms
Ultrasound Diagnosis
Submucous Cleft Bifid Uvula Notch at Posterior Border of Hard Palate Zona Pellucida
SLP Diagnosis �SLP can diagnose all of the speech features that are associated with a cleft palate Articulation Resonance Nasal Air Emission Voice �Physician officially diagnoses and classifies the type of cleft
Evaluation Procedures �Intra-Oral Exam �Nasometry �Nasopharyngoscopy �Articulation
Description of Cleft to Family �Verbal description �Provide outside resources: http: //www. clapa. com http: //www. cleftline. org
Technology Used For Treatment �‘Speech Adventures’ Ipad app with speech recognition software Gives the client a phrase to say Saying the phrase correctly lets them complete the game task �http: //www. youtube. com/watch? v=o. KVFqbiq 7 bw&f eature=youtu. be
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