Includes bibliographical references and index.

Anatomy and physiology: the orofacial structures and velopharyngeal valve -- Clefts of the lip and palate -- Genetics and patterns of inheritance / Robert J. Hopkin -- The genetics evaluation and common craniofacial syndromes / Howard M. Saal -- Feeding problems of infants with cleft lip/palate or craniofacial anomalies / Claire K. Miller and Ann W. Kummer -- Developmental aspects: language, cognition, and phonology -- Resonance disorders and velopharyngeal dysfunction (VPD) -- Ear, nose, and throat anomalies: effects on speech and resonance / J. Paul Willging and Ann W. Kummer -- Dental anomalies associated with cleft lip/palate: effects on speech / Richard Campbell and Murray Dock with contributions from Ann W. Kummer -- Psychosocial aspects of cleft lip/palate and craniofacial anomalies / Janet R. Schultz -- The team approach to assessment and treatment -- Assessment using "low-tech" and "no-tech" procedures -- Orofacial examination -- Nasometry -- Speech aerodynamics / David J. Zajac -- Videofluoroscopy and other forms of radiography -- Nasopharyngoscopy -- Surgical management of clefts and velopharyngeal dysfunction / David A. Billmire -- Orthognathic surgery for craniofacial differences / Julia Corcoran -- Prosthetic management -- Speech therapy: making it simple! -- Cleft lip/palate missions to developing countries.