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Evaluation of cleft palate speech.

Bonnie Smith1, Thomas W Guyette

  • 1Department of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery and The Craniofacial Center, Department of Surgery, University of Illinois at Chicago, 811 South Paulina Street, Chicago, IL 60612-4353, USA. bsmith@uic.edu

Clinics in Plastic Surgery
|May 18, 2004
PubMed
Summary

Children with palatal clefts need speech evaluations due to potential speech issues. This article details assessing velopharyngeal function before and after palate surgery to improve speech outcomes.

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Area of Science:

  • Speech-Language Pathology
  • Craniofacial Anomalies
  • Pediatric Health

Background:

  • Children with palatal clefts face risks of speech and language delays.
  • Palatal insufficiency can lead to significant speech production problems.
  • Regular speech evaluations are crucial from infancy through adulthood for these children.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To outline the assessment of velopharyngeal function in children with palatal clefts.
  • To examine changes in velopharyngeal function pre- and post-palatal surgery.
  • To highlight the role of speech-language pathologists in cleft palate care.

Main Methods:

  • Focuses on the evaluation of velopharyngeal function.
  • Includes assessment protocols used by speech-language pathologists.

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  • Details methods applicable before and after surgical intervention.

    • Main Results:

    • Velopharyngeal function assessment is key to identifying speech impacts.
    • Surgical outcomes can be monitored through speech evaluations.
    • Early and continuous assessment guides therapeutic interventions.

    Conclusions:

    • Speech-language pathology assessment is vital for managing speech issues in palatal cleft patients.
    • Evaluating velopharyngeal function before and after surgery informs treatment strategies.
    • Multidisciplinary team approach, including speech pathologists, is essential for optimal outcomes.