Craniofacial Anomalies and Syndromes (433-0-20)
Instructors
Sarah Bonnie Vetter
Sylvie Margalit Render
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
• Clinical Inquiry paper answering a specific clinical question
Class Materials (Required)
Course Readings and/or Videos posted to Canvas each Week.
Computer/Laptop: WiFi & Canvas access. Video and good Audio capability for Zoom class meetings.
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
Supplemental readings, videos, and/or learning activities will be posted to Canvas each Week.
Class Attributes
Prerequisites apply, see description