Craniofacial Anomalies and Syndromes (433-0-20)
Instructors
Sarah Bonnie Vetter
Meeting Info
2315 Campus Dr Clinic 1620: Thurs 6:00PM - 9:00PM
Overview of class
Comprehensive study of the interdisciplinary team approach to the identification, evaluation, and treatment of cleft lip and palate and other craniofacial malformations.
Learning Objectives
By the end of this course, students will:
1. Recognize the importance of a collaborative multidisciplinary care team in the treatment of individuals with craniofacial anomalies, and analyze the relationship between the care provided by the speech-language pathologist and various other team members.
2. Research and explain the over-arching phenotype and specific speech-language characteristics of select craniofacial anomalies and syndromes.
3. Describe feeding characteristics, common difficulties, and best-practice interventions for infants with craniofacial anomalies.
4. Develop auditory perceptual skills in the evaluation of speech and resonance in children born with cleft/craniofacial conditions.
5. Evaluate and analyze the impact of hearing, development/cognition, dentition and oral structure, physiology of the velopharyngeal mechanism, and other factors on the speech-language characteristics/skills in individuals with craniofacial anomalies.
6. Determine / design treatment plans, and identify appropriate intervention strategies for infants, toddlers, and school-age children with craniofacial anomalies.
7. Consider psychosocial contributions in the care of individuals with craniofacial anomalies.
8. Synthesize information from the literature on a particular clinical topic related to individuals with craniofacial anomalies.
Evaluation Method
Evaluation will be determined based on student participation in various learning activities, which include:
• Reflective Discussions (Live and/or via Canvas postings),
• Case Studies,
• Small Group presentation of an assigned craniofacial condition or syndrome, and
• Clinical Inquiry paper answering a specific clinical question - Based on a chosen topic of interest related to individuals with cleft/craniofacial differences.
Class Materials (Required)
Required Text: Peterson-Falzone, S. J., Trost-Cardamone, J. E., Karnell, M. P., & Hardin-Jones, M. A. (2017). The clinician's guide to treating cleft palate speech. Second edition. Elsevier.
ISBN-13: 978-0323339346
On Amazon: New Cost - $56.00 as of November 2022; Rental options available for lower
Supplemental Readings and/or Videos posted to Canvas each Week.
Students are encouraged to consult alternate vendors (Amazon, book rentals, etc.)
Class Materials (Suggested)
• Computer/Laptop: WiFi & Canvas access.
• Audio AND Video capability for Zoom meetings, with good audio for listening of speech samples.
Class Notes
This course will provide an overview of anatomy, physiology, genetics, and key features of multidisciplinary team care for patients with cleft lip/palate and other craniofacial differences. Emphasis will be placed on the role of the speech-language pathologist and the completion and interpretation of the perceptual speech assessment, a critical component in evaluating multidisciplinary outcomes and developing appropriate recommendations for intervention. Along with feeding management for infants with cleft lip and/or palate, the course will additionally explore best practices in speech-language intervention for infants and toddlers born with cleft palate, as well as remediation of cleft speech misarticulations in the school-age population
Class Attributes
Prerequisites apply, see description