CLEFT PALATE AND VPI RELATED SPEECH DISORDERS

Course overview

Cleft related speech deficits can be difficult to diagnose and treat. In this session, the speaker will discuss how to identify and treat cleft related speech disorders. Normal articulation errors vs. cleft related errors will also be discussed in addition to velopharyngeal insufficiency. Objective Following the course, participants will be able to: 1. State the difference between normal and cleft related errors 2. Define velopharyngeal insufficiency 3. Identify hypernasality vs. hyponasality 4. Name treatment techniques for cleft related speech disorders Additional Information This course is offered for 0.15 ASHA CEUs (Intermediate level, Professional area) Course Timeline: 10 min: Anatomical differences 10 min: Normal errors 20 min: Cleft errors with videos 20 min: VPI with videos 20 min: Treatment with video 10 min. Questions and answers