Evaluation and Management of Cleft Lip and Palate: A Developmental Perspective

Second Edition

David J. Zajac, Linda D. Vallino-Napoli

Details: 458 pages, Full Color, Softcover, 7" x 10"

ISBN13: 978-1-63550-535-1

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Release Date: 11/27/2024

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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 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
  • 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)

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Preface
Contributors
Acknowledgments

Part I. Fundamentals
Chapter 1. Orofacial and Velopharyngeal Structure and Function
Jamie L. Perry and David J. Zajac
Chapter 2. Clefts of the Lip and/or 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 of Terms
Index

David J. Zajac

David J. Zajac, PhD, CCC-SLP, FASHA, is Professor in the Craniofacial Center, Department of Craniofacial and Surgical Care, Adams School of Dentistry at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. Dr. Zajac completed his master’s degree and doctoral degree in communicative disorders at the University of Pittsburgh. He has more than 30 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 individuals with and without cleft palate. His research has been consistently funded by the National Institutes of Health since 1993. Dr. Zajac has presented numerous research papers, written eight book chapters, and authored or coauthored more than 60 research articles. He is a current section editor for FACE and a past associate editor for the Journal of Speech, Language, and Hearing Research. Dr. Zajac is a co-author of the publication Cleft Palate Speech and Resonance: An Audio and Video Resource

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Linda D. Vallino-Napoli

Linda D. Vallino-Napoli, PhD, CCC-SLP/A, FASHA, serves as the Senior Research Scientist and leads the Craniofacial Outcomes Research Laboratory at the Center for Pediatric Auditory and Speech Sciences at Nemours Children’s Health. Additionally, she holds the position of Clinical Professor of Pediatrics at The Sidney Kimmel Medical College at Thomas Jefferson University and is an Adjunct Professor in the Department of Communication Sciences and Disorders at the University of Delaware. Dr. Vallino-Napoli earned her doctorate from the University of Pittsburgh and a master’s degree in clinical evaluative sciences from Dartmouth College. Her research interests include speech production in individuals with cleft and craniofacial disorders, treatment outcomes, transition to adult care, and shared decision making. She has delivered numerous presentations at national and international conferences, as well as authored articles, book chapters, and reviews on cleft and craniofacial disorders. Dr. Vallino-Napoli is a co-author of the publication Cleft Palate Speech and Resonance: An Audio and Video Resource.

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Cleft Palate Speech and Resonance: An Audio and Video Resource

First Edition

Linda D. Vallino-Napoli, Dennis M. Ruscello, David J. Zajac

Details: 315 pages, B&W, Softcover, 6" x 9"

ISBN13: 978-1-63550-023-3

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