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Cleft Lip/Palate

Cleft Lip/Palate. Ali Rhodes Lindsey woody Margo pearce. Etiology. Interaction of genetic and environmental factors: -Genetic Factors Chromosomal defects Part of a syndrome - Environmental Factors Parental age (older) Teratogens (i.e., cigarette smoke, virus) . Description.

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Cleft Lip/Palate

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  1. Cleft Lip/Palate Ali Rhodes Lindsey woody Margo pearce

  2. Etiology • Interaction of genetic and environmental factors: -Genetic Factors • Chromosomal defects • Part of a syndrome -Environmental Factors • Parental age (older) • Teratogens (i.e., cigarette smoke, virus)

  3. Description • Openings or splits in the upper lip, the palate or both • Two types: • Clefts of primary palate • Clefts of secondary palate • Further described by: • Complete/incomplete • Unilateral/bilateral

  4. Description Cont. Cleft of Primary Palate Cleft of Secondary Palate

  5. Description Cont. Bilateral Complete Cleft Unilateral Complete Cleft

  6. Diagnosing Cleft Lip/Palate • Most cases are immediately apparent at birth. • Prenatal: • Ultrasound • Sample of amniotic fluid • Submucous Cleft: • Triad of symptoms

  7. Ultrasound Diagnosis

  8. Submucous Cleft Bifid Uvula Notch at Posterior Border of Hard Palate ZonaPellucida

  9. SLP Diagnosis • SLP can diagnose all of the speech features that are associated with a cleft palate • Articulation • Resonance • Nasal Air Emission • Voice • Physician officially diagnoses and classifies the type of cleft

  10. Evaluation Procedures Intra-Oral Exam Nasometry Nasopharyngoscopy Articulation

  11. Description of Cleft to Family • Verbal description • Provide outside resources: • http://www.clapa.com • http://www.cleftline.org

  12. Technology Used For Treatment • ‘Speech Adventures’ • Ipad app with speech recognition software • Gives the client a phrase to say • Saying the phrase correctly lets them complete the game task • http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oKVFqbiq7bw&feature=youtu.be

  13. Questions?

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