Cleft Lip & Palate
Coordinated care to improve speech clarity and airflow control.
What is cleft lip and palate?
Children with cleft palate may have resonance or articulation differences.
Speech therapy complements surgical/ENT care for better outcomes.
Who benefits
- Children hard to understand to unfamiliar listeners
- Kids frustrated when repeating themselves
- Families seeking home-practice strategies
What to expect (process)
- Interview: case history and concerns
- Assessment: play/structured tasks to map strengths and needs
- Plan: goals and session frequency agreed with parents
- Therapy: evidence-based techniques and home practice
- Review: progress checks every 6–8 weeks
FAQs
Will my child outgrow it?
Some issues resolve with age; therapy can speed and stabilize progress.
How often are sessions?
Typically 1–2 per week; adjusted to goals and response.
Do you give home activities?
Yes—brief, fun practice to reinforce sessions.