A Parent's Guide to Cleft Lip and Palate was first published in 1990. This clear and comprehensive guide was written to help parents and health professionals better understand the nature, cause, and treatment of cleft lip and palate, which annually affects one out of 600 to 700 infants born in the United States and Canada. The authors emphasize the positive outlook for successful treatment of children with clefts and the vital role parents and caregivers play in this treatment. The authors begin by describing the different types of clefts, how they develop, and what causes them. Subsequent chapters are devoted to surgical treatment, feeding, hearing, speech development, dental problems, and psychosocial adjustment -- providing practical information on the types of help available, where it can be obtained, and the results that can be expected. Liberally augmented with case histories relating the treatment experiences of children and their families, the text is illustrated with diagrams and photographs and includes a glossary plus appendixes ranging in content from a list of professional associations and parent support groups to a comprehensive listing of suggested readings.
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Clark Starr was a professor of communication disorders at the University of Minnesota and served as a consultant to the School of Dentistry's Maxillofacial and Craniofacial Clinic.
Karlind Moller is a professor of communication disorders and director of the Ralph B. Kersten Cleft Palate Maxillofacial and Craniofacial Clinic at the University of Minnesota School of Dentistry. --This text refers to the Paperback edition.
Karlind Moller is a professor of communication disorders and director of the Ralph B. Kersten Cleft Palate Maxillofacial and Craniofacial Clinic at the University of Minnesota School of Dentistry. --This text refers to the Paperback edition.
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Excellent introduction to cleft lip & palate,
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This review is from: A Parent's Guide to Cleft Lip and Palate (University of Minnesota Guides to Birth & Childhood Disorders) (Hardcover)
In preparation for possibly adopting a cleft-affected child, I started reading. This is the first book that I picked up and it was an excellent place to begin. It's a quick, easy read that explains the basics in plain English. Along with chapters on surgery options, feeding, possible speech and hearing problems, and teeth development, it includes helpful diagrams and photos. I know there are some newer resources out there, but this book was a great introduction. Equipped with some basic knowledge and terminology, I'm prepared to do more in-depth research.
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Book was shipped very quickly and I received it as promised! The description of the book on amazon was accurate. It is a great book, very helpful!
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This little book packs in a lot of information that proves useful to the cleft lip and palate parent.
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