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Table of Contents
Introduction: The Birth of a Child with a Cleft
Section I: The Basic Physical Problems

1: Cleft Lip and Palate

Appendix to Chapter 1: The Genetics of Clefting

2: Multi-anomaly Disorders

3: Anatomy and Physiology of the Velopharyngeal System


Section II: Physical Management

4: Surgical Management

5: Dental Management

6: Hearing Disorders in Cleft Palate and other Craniofacial Disorders


Section III: Diagnosing and Managing the Communication Disorders in Cleft Palate

7: Communication Disorders

8: Noncleft Velopharyngeal Problems

9: Assessment of Speech-Language Problems

10: Instrumentation for Assessing Velopharyngeal Function

11: Treatment of Speech-Language Problems

12: Physical Management of Velopharyngeal Inadequacy


Section IV: Quality of Life

13: Social, Psychological and Educational Issues

Index