Course Description:

An essential two day seminar for Speech-Language Pathologists, Occupational Therapists and other professionals in all settings to increase the awareness and appropriate treatment plans for children presenting with craniofacial anomalies or underlying hypernasality.
• Identify basic genetic malformations and
dysmorphology
• Explain use and rationale of specialty feeding devices for children with cleft plate
• Perform a feeding assessment on a child with a
craniofacial anomaly and make appropriate recommendations
• Recognize craniofacial anomalies and explain how these effect breathing, feeding and speech production.
• Describe the different surgical options for cleft palate
• Produce treatment plans for children of all ages
with hypernasality
• Assess for and identify compensatory articulation patterns
• Demonstrate ability to write appropriate goals and develop treatment plan or older children presenting with glottal stops, pharyngeal fricatives and poste rior nasal fricatives
• Interpret structure and anatomy of the velopharyngeal area from watching nasoendoscopies

What others are saying:


“This course was excellent! I gained information that I can put into practice immediately. Lisa covered everything that was outlined, provided excellent resources, and the use of videos was extremely helpful.”
Andrea Godwin, Speech Language Pathologist

“Lisa is a down-to-earth, dynamic speaker, whose passion for her chosen craft shines through during all aspects of her lecture! Her presentation was informative without going way over my head with unfamiliar terminology, and the visuals enhanced her talk.”
Emily Botlan, Speech Language Pathologist

“Essential information presented by a gifted and knowledgeable speaker. Lisa is a passionate speaker who is skilled in presenting complex in a simplified and practical way.”
Christine Roulee, Speech Language Pathologist