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 explores cultural considerations. There is also a chapter that presents guidelines for a clinician to use in the evaluation of treatment research. Supplementary audio and video files are included to illustrate certain assessment/treatment concepts. While there are books on this topic, 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.
• Video and Audio Files: Includes video and 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

Contents

Preface
Acknowledgements
About the Editors
Contributors

Section I. Foundations of Treatment 

Chapter 1. Introduction to Cleft Palate Speech Disorders 
Linda Vallino-Napoli and Dennis Ruscello

Chapter 2. Assessment of Clients Who Present With Cleft Palate
Dennis Ruscello and Linda Vallino-Napoli
Appendix 2–A. Cleft Speech Characteristics (CSC)

Chapter 3. Cultural and Linguistic Considerations for Treatment
Kelly Nett Cordero, Elizabeth Alvarez-Montoya, Jennifer Philp, Kayla Tymous, and Jessica Chee-Williams

Section II. Treatment : The Early Years 

Chapter 4. Early Intervention: From Pre-Palate Repair Through 3 years  
Mikaela Bow and Kate Bolton

Chapter 5. Parent-Led Intervention for Cleft Speech Disorders
Triona Sweeney and Debbie Sell
Appendix 5–A. Audio Reflection: Parent Perspective

Section III Treatment:  School-Aged Years

Chapter 6. Phonetic-Based Treatment
Dennis Ruscello

Chapter 7. Phonological Intervention
Cassandra Aligheri

Chapter 8. Telepractice Speech Intervention
Ellen Cohn and Karen Golding-Kushner

Chapter 9. Instrumental Application to Speech Intervention
Tim Bressman 

Section IV. Treatment: Teens and Adults

Chapter 10. Understanding and Working With Teens and Adults
Kenny Ardouin, Linda Vallino-Napoli, and Brenda Louw

Section V. Emerging Directions  

Chapter 11. Treatment Models in Developing Countries 
Subramaniyan B. 

Chapter 12. Models of Collaboration
Lynn Marty Grames

Chapter 13. Clinical Research
Valerie Pereira  

Speech Samples and Guide to Assessment
Index
 

Cleft Palate Speech Intervention Across the Lifespan comes with access to supplementary student and instructor resources on a PluralPlus companion website.

The companion website is located at: https://www.pluralpublishing.com/publication/ald4e

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