Cleft Palate and Craniofacial Anomalies: Effects on Speech and Resonance [Hardcover]

Ann W. Kummer (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: September 19, 2000 | ISBN-10: 0769300774 | ISBN-13: 978-0769300771 | Edition: 1

Dr. Kummer's Cleft Palate and Craniofacial Anomalies: Effects on Speech and Resonance provides comprehensive coverage of a complex subject in a logical progression of learning in which each chapter builds on information from the previous chapter. This is the only text of its kind that covers both oral and facial anomalies in addition to cleft lip and palate. Designed for students, clinicians new to this population, and any member of a cleft palate team, this book emphasizes what practicing clinicians need to know in the workplace. Current research and best practices are summarized for readers. From basic information on anatomy, physiology, and embryololgy of the face and oral cavity to oral, dental and ENT anomalies and their effects on speech, resonance, and feeding this book includes information on common craniofacial anomalies, associated anomalies, and genetic syndromes. The evaluation section includes the perceptual evaluation of speech and resonance, the intraoral examination, and instrumental assessment procedures. The treatment section includes surgical procedures, prosthetic devices, and therapies designed to address speech, resonance, and velopharyngeal dysfunction. The need for multidisciplinary team assessment and treatment is emphasized throughout with contributions from members of a working cleft palate team.

Editorial Reviews

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"This book will be an excellent textbook for a class in cleft palate/craniofacial disorders, especially a beginning class, like first-year graduate students. It is also a good resource for practicing clinicians. The text is well written, logically organized, and complete. This book should be on the shelf of every clinician interested in cleft palate and craniofacial disorders."



-- Thomas Watterson, Ph.D., Cleft Palate Craniofacial Journal

About the Author

Director of the Speech Pathology Department at Children's Hospital Medical Center, Cincinnati and Field Service Associate Professor in the Department of Pediatrics at University of Cincinnati Medical Center

Product Details

• Hardcover: 560 pages
• Publisher: Singular; 1 edition (September 19, 2000)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0769300774
• ISBN-13: 978-0769300771
• Product Dimensions: 9.3 x 7.3 x 1 inches
• Shipping Weight: 2.2 pounds
• Average Customer Review: 4.7 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (7 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #340,620 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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9 of 9 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Great text for graduate students!, April 9, 2003

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Linda Lee, Ph.D. (Cincinnati, OH) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Cleft Palate and Craniofacial Anomalies: Effects on Speech and Resonance (Hardcover)

I have been teaching a graduate course in cleft palate and craniofacial anomalies for 20+ years. I am thrilled with Dr. Kummer's text. Students love it! It has a strong research base, but the information has excellent clinical application and is very readable with many case studies. Although it is geared toward speech-language pathologists, its multi-disciplinary orientation would make it a useful resource for any member of a cleft palate team. The information is complex enough to be useful to an experienced team member, yet the novice reader is given sufficient background information to be able to grow with the text. Exceptionally thorough and highly recommended!

1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Great textbook from Amazon!, March 30, 2009

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This review is from: Cleft Palate & Craniofacial Anomalies: Effects on Speech and Resonance (Hardcover)

The book was exactly what i needed to do well in my class. It was the exact updated version of the original book.

5.0 out of 5 stars Wonderful textbook and professor!, January 18, 2011

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This textbook was written very well. The author does a great job explaining different concepts in language that is easy to read and understand. Alongside the textbook, the author was my professor. She lectured directly in-sync with the book and provided wonderful visual and auditory examples that facilitated the learning process. Most textbooks are expensive but this one is worth the price.