Evaluation and Management of Cleft Lip and Palate: A Developmental Perspective provides fundamental knowledge of cleft palate anomalies and the current state of evidence-based practice relative to evaluation and management. This 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.
\nWhy adopt this textbook:
\nProvides a developmental focus that provides a better understanding of the nature of craniofacial problems and the timetable for management and treatment
\nCovers material in a data-driven and evidenced based format, blending scholarly and clinical information
\nWell-illustrated in full color with 200+ clear colored pictures many of which are actual structures and people rather than line drawings including pre- and post-treatment results
\nPresents the role of the speech-language pathologist in all aspects of care (i.e., before and after surgery from infancy to adulthood)
\nEmphasizes oral conditions (dental and occlusal) that impact speech in the school-aged child<\/p>\n
Compared with other textbooks this book covers:
\nAn entire chapter devoted to adults with cleft lip and palate underscoring quality of life
\nAn entire chapter on the school-aged child
\nA detailed chapter devoted to alveolar bone graft with detailed photo illustration and discussion of treatment outcome
\nDetailed chapter on maxillary advancement with detailed photos, discussion of treatment outcomes related to speech, airway, and hearing
\nPresentation of surgical treatment based on development age
\nChapter on hearing offers a practical approach to ear problems and hearing loss associated with cleft and craniofacial anomalies, and provides a summary of hearing tests that should be familiar to the reader and suggestions about counseling families
\nChapters on Speech Characteristics and Assessment are written from a speech science perspective and evidence-based<\/p>\n
Supplementary materials on a PluralPlus companion website include:
\nAccompanying workbook with multiple choice questions and critical analysis questions with guided answers to ensure appropriate understanding of the material
\nHigh quality audio clips with histories<\/p>\n
This graduate-level text targets speech-language pathology students, as well as audiology students, medical students, and graduate students studying communication disorders.
\nPurchasers of this book receive complimentary access to supplementary materials hosted on a PluralPlus companion website.
\nTo access the materials, log in to the website using the URL and Access Code located inside the front cover of your copy of Evaluation and Management of Cleft Lip and Palate: A Developmental Perspective.<\/p>\n
*Note Regarding Access to Supplementary Content Online: This book comes with related materials hosted on a PluralPlus companion website. If you purchase or rent a used copy of the printed book, the code to access the website printed inside the book may have been previously redeemed\/used or be incorrect and you will NOT be able to use it. To guarantee access to the supplementary materials on the website, it is recommended you purchase a new\/unsused copy of this book directly from Amazon or the publisher, Plural Publishing, Inc. If you purchase from other resellers, check with the reseller regarding the validity of the access code before completing your purchase. The publisher will not replace inactive access codes to customers renting or purchasing used books from Amazon or via other resellers.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
by David J. Zajac (Author), Linda D. Vallino (Author)<\/p>\n