Are we ready to predict speech development from babble in cleft lip and palate children?

International Journal of Language & Communication Disorders
C HatteeM Walsh

Abstract

The speech development of nine children with cleft lip/palate was followed longitudinally from nine months to three years of age. The results indicate speech sound development closer to the non-cleft population than previous studies. Nasal fricatives previously not extensively described in the literature may be an experimental stage of developmental babble, which spontaneously reduce. The study has added to the evidence-base for practice in one cleft unit. It may be useful to channel resources at our centre to children who at nine months may be more at risk, i.e. children with bilateral clefts and known developmental delay.

Citations

Nov 14, 2013·The Cleft Palate-craniofacial Journal : Official Publication of the American Cleft Palate-Craniofacial Association·Stephanie HabersaatJudith Hohlfeld
Feb 23, 2020·International Journal of Language & Communication Disorders·Beth FitzpatrickTanya Rihtman

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