Course Description:

Hidden in our everyday pediatric population are children presenting with non-cleft hypernasality, dysmorphology and resonance disorders. Identify and plan treatment for children with underlying hypernasality, despite the etiology. This course will teach you to identify basic genetic malformations, and recognize craniofacial anomalies and explain how these affect breathing, feeding and speech. Assessment and treatment of compensatory articulation patterns will be discussed. Cleft and non-cleft patient populations will be reviewed. Various syndromes including velocardiofacial, apert’s, treacher collins, and goldenhar will be discussed.
• Identify basic genetic malformations dysmorphology and common syndromes
• Explain when it is appropriate to make a genetics referral
• Identify hypernasality in the non-cleft patient
• Explain use and rationale of specialty feeding
devices for children with cleft palate or velopharyngeal incompetence
• Recognize various craniofacial anomalies and
explain how these effect breathing, feeding and
speech production
• Describe the different surgical options for cleft
palate and velopharyngeal incompetence
• Produce treatment plans for children of all ages
with hypernasality, despite their etiology
• Assess for and identify compensatory articulation patterns
• 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