A Practical Guide to Oral Mechanism Exams for SLPs
An oral mechanism exam provides critical information about the anatomy and movement of the speech system. It helps speech therapists determine whether speech differences may
Category: Cleft Palate
The Connection Between S-Clusters and VPI
When velopharyngeal insufficiency (VPI) is present, one of the earliest and most noticeable speech breakdowns often occurs on s-blend clusters, also called s-clusters. These sound
Velopharyngeal Insufficiency: A Guide for SLPs and SLPAs
Want to learn more about velopharyngeal insufficiency? Have a student demonstrating hypernasality and/or nasal emission, and you’re not sure what the next steps are? This
Tips for Treating Cleft Palate Speech
Learn practical, evidence-based tips for treating cleft palate speech in children. Explore strategies for articulation, placement, and tactile cues to improve oral airflow, resonance, and
Cleft Speech: Hypernasality and Nasal Emissions
Are you an SLP or SLPA who has a cleft-affected child on your caseload, and you’re not sure how to approach hypernasality and nasal emissions?
Cleft and Craniofacial Awareness Month: What SLPs Need to Know
July is recognized as Cleft and Craniofacial Awareness Month, a time to raise visibility about the needs, strengths, and multidisciplinary care of individuals born with
Cleft Speech Treatment Timeline
Working with a cleft-affected child? This is a general guide for speech therapy interventions in cleft-affected children. The overview helps break down the interventions required
Compensatory Errors Versus Obligatory Errors in Cleft Speech
What is a compensatory error? What is an obligatory error? And what’s the difference between the two? These terms are often used when referring to
6 Questions to Ask When Evaluating a Cleft-Affected Child
Are you evaluating or seeing a child with a history of a cleft palate? Here are six questions to ask or keep in mind! When
How to Help Speech Development Before Cleft Palate Repair
Cleft-affected babies with an unrepaired palate are limited in what sounds they can produce due to their anatomy. This is normal, but developing speech and
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