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By Linda D. Vallino-Napoli and Dennis M. Ruscello
February 23, 2026
Cleft lip and palate are birth defects present in some children that occur when there is a lack of fusion of the lips and roof of the mouth during the embryological period. There are different variations of clefting such as the lip only, the palate only,…
By Raymond D. Kent, Tara McAllister, Jonathan L. Preston, Marisha L. Speights
November 26, 2025
The study of phonetics reaches back at least two millennia, making it one of the oldest areas of behavioral science (Ohala, 1991). Over time, the need for phonetics has expanded to include speech science, speech-language pathology, sociolinguistics,…
By Jean Blosser, Ed.D., CCC-SLP/R
August 14, 2025
Parents contribute a great deal to their children’s speech and language development. When parents of children who present communication delays or impairments acquire the knowledge and tools they need; they can gain confidence in their ability to help…
By Joan Kaderavek and Victoria Henbest
May 28, 2025
The use of artificial intelligence (AI), such as ChatGPT in educational settings has generated responses ranging from approval to skepticism. In academic circles, the incorporation of this technology has led to differing perspectives. Some schools have…
By David J. Zajac
February 26, 2025
The second edition of Evaluation and Management of Cleft Lip and Palate: A Developmental Perspective is designed to be a concise roadmap for the speech-language pathologist (SLP) and other professionals who provide services for the child born with oral…