ALI RHODES LINDSEY WOODY MARGO PEARCE Cleft Lip/Palate
Dec 16, 2015
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
Diagnosing Cleft Lip/Palate
Most cases are immediately apparent at birth.
Prenatal: Ultrasound Sample of amniotic fluid
Submucous Cleft: Triad of symptoms
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
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=oKVFqbiq7bw&feature=youtu.be