The Cleft Lip Palate Story

The Cleft Palate Story is a unique and comprehensive book that provides parents with the understanding to successfully manage the problems associated with their child's cleft.


Dr. Samuel Berkowitz has designed The Cleft Palate Story to serve as a "go to" reference for parents of children with clefts as well as a primer for oral and plastic surgeons, orthodontics, speech-language pathologists, audiologists, social workers, geneticists and nurses looking to enhance their understanding. Inside The Cleft Palate Story the different types of clefts, the causes of clefting, and the treatment options are examined. A clear and positive format is used to help parents reduce their anxiety over the unknown but treatable consequences of cleft lip\palate treatment and to prepare them for the examinations, medical and dental procedures, and hospital admissions.

The Cleft Palate Story also explains the various methods used in clinical management, including surgery, orthodontics, and speech and hearing rehabilitative  techniques. Additionally, this generously illustrated book includes an impressive appendix of valuable resources including information on insurance, finding support groups, and cleft-related publications and videos available on the market. Combined with the assistance of parent support groups and trained professionals, The Cleft Palate Story prepares for the challenges they will face, to understand the treatment plan developed by the cleft palate team, and details how this condition can be managed to have a successful outcome.

                                      Contents

Chapter 1: When a Child Is Born with a Cleft

Chapter 2: Feeding Your Child

Chapter 3: The Anatomy of Clefts

Chapter 4: The Causes of Clefting

Chapter 5: The Cleft Palate Team

Chapter 6: Preparing for Surgery

Chapter 7: Surgery

Chapter 8: Facial and Dental Concerns

Chapter 9: Speech Concerns

Appendix A: Financial Assistance and Other Resources

Appendix B: Tips on Financing Health Care

Appendix C: Resources for People with Facial Differences

Appendix D: Selected Bibliography of Publications on Cleft Lip and Palate

Appendix E: Glossary

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