Conference Schedule
ACPA-ASHA Post-Conference Symposium for Speech Language Pathologists
Saturday, April 28th, 2007 (1pm-5:30pm)
“Assessing and Treating Speech and Resonance in Individuals with Cleft Palate: A Practical Guide for Speech-Language Pathologists”
Separate $25 registration fee required.
This workshop will include a brief overview describing normal velopharyngeal function and the potential effects of velopharyngeal dysfunction on articulation and resonance. Differential diagnosis of resonance versus articulation disorders will be reviewed. Assessment procedures and therapeutic approaches for working with children who demonstrate articulation errors related to cleft palate and/or velopharyngeal dysfunction will be presented. Important considerations for successful communication between the speech language pathologist and the cleft palate team during the implementation of therapy will also be identified.
Objectives:
- Participants will be able to describe normal velopharyngeal function and be able to list causes of velopharyngeal dysfunction.
- Participants will be able to list features that should be evaluated and described in the assessment of a child with velopharyngeal dysfunction.
- Participants will be able to identify resonance disorders and secondary speech characteristics.
- Participants will be able to identify behaviors that the SLP can change and those they cannot change in the child with velopharyngeal dysfunction.
- Participants will be able to describe articulations that may be associated with cleft palate or velopharyngeal dysfunction, and techniques for treating the articulations.
- Participants will recognize various surgical procedures and prosthetic treatment options to correct cleft palate and velopharyngeal dysfunction.
- Participants will understand the importance of using a team approach in the evaluation and management of children with a cleft palate or velopharyngeal dysfunction.