Cleft Palate Speech Intervention Across the Lifespan

Cleft Palate Speech Intervention Across the Lifespan is an evidence-based resource for treatment across the lifespan that addresses the communication disorders of children born with cleft palate. Focusing on the speech needs of patients with cleft palate at various ages and stages of development, it includes state of the art information on established and instrumental treatments approaches. Each chapter provides an in-depth discussion of the treatment approach, includes case studies and discusses cultural considerations. There is also a separate chapter that presents guidelines for a clinician to use in the evaluation of treatment research. Supplementary audio files are included to illustrate certain assessment/treatment concepts.

While there are books on the market, these texts are broad and often include a single treatment approach. This book serves as a contemporary update and comprehensive guide for SLPs planning and conducting treatment for patients with cleft palate. This text can also be used in an academic setting as a supplemental text for cleft palate/craniofacial courses or a clinical resource for clinical supervisors and graduate students.

Key Features

• Lifespan approach: This first-of-its-kind book takes a lifespan approach to cleft palate speech intervention. 
• Treatment focused: While most cleft palate texts focus on assessment, this book is treatment oriented. Instead of taking a one-size fits all approach, it gives various treatment alternatives while considering differing patient communication needs. 
• Practical resource: There is a practicality to the text that will be engaging to SLPs looking for a resource to use, because it includes a treatment rationale, the components of the treatment, and illustrative case studies. 
• Audio Files: Includes audio files to supplement learning in selected chapters. 
• Authorship: The editors and chapter authors are well-known SLPs who practice in the area of cleft palate rehabilitation and have written and published extensively in this area.

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Reviews

“This text is a welcome addition to assist both the experienced and beginning practitioner in the speech treatment of individuals with craniofacial differences across the lifespan. Edited by Linda Vallino-Napoli and Dennis M. Ruscello, the extensive knowledge base and clinical expertise of the international contributors to this text provide evidence-based and culturally relevant approaches to assessment and treatment along a developmental continuum.  The video and audio clips included with this text are also a most valuable instructional resource.”
—Dana R. Collins, PhD

“This book is brimming with refreshing perspectives on cleft palate speech intervention written by international seminal academic clinicians who have extensive experience in the assessment, management, and research in individuals with craniofacial anomalies and speech sound disorders. It has encouraged me to be a more thoughtful clinician as I found myself re-examining and challenging my current knowledge and what I can apply differently with my caregivers and clients across the lifespan.”
—Selena Young, PhD

“Cleft Palate Speech Intervention Across the Lifespan, edited by Linda Vallino-Napoli and Dennis M. Ruscello, offers a comprehensive guide to the speech treatment of individuals with craniofacial anomalies across the lifespan. Organized along a developmental continuum, this text covers assessment, treatment strategies, and emerging directions, with contributions from international experts. Supplemented with video and audio clips, it provides invaluable insights for practitioners working with this population, highlighting the latest evidence-based approaches in cleft palate speech intervention.”
—Lynn Williams, PhD

“Cleft Palate Speech Intervention Across Lifespan is an exciting text that I am looking forward to reading and using as a resource. The editors are well known and extensively published in cleft care. Each chapter is written by leaders in the cleft care community and covers the spectrum of communication interventions required for successful outcomes in a variety of patient scenarios. Community collaboration and cultural differences are an emphasis which will be helpful for practitioners in a multitude of clinical settings.”
—Matthew Ford, MS