Endoscopy: Pharyngeal Flap
In this video we can see a child who has had a “pharyngeal flap” procedure done to correct velopharyngeal incompetence (VPI). This has made a significant difference in the child’s speech.
Endoscopy: Velopharyngeal Incompetence (Playlist)
This playlist includes videos of endoscopies done on individuals with and without velopharyngeal incompetence.
Endoscopy: Typical Speaker
In this video we can see velopharyngeal movement in a typical speaker.
Endoscopy: Velopharyngeal Incompetence
Here we can see a child who has poor velopharyngeal closure (velopharyngeal incompetence) because of scarring due to cleft palate. Child can close from the sides but not from the center, this will require surgery to correct.
Endoscopy: Post-Therapy Improved Velopharyngeal Competence
In this video we can see this video we can see the improved closure of the velopharyngeal port through an endoscopy. This demonstrates improvement after speech therapy.
THPH: Module 3.4- Metodología- La estrategia Sílabas de Acevedo
La cuarta parte de la tercera clase presenta una estrategia llamado las Silabas de Acevedo./ The fourth part of the third class presents a strategies called the Acevedo Spoke to work with syllables.
Cleft Palate Articulation Illustration: Mitty the Clown
This illustration and corresponding directions was designed to help children with repaired cleft plate discriminate between sounds made in the throat, nose or mouth.
Introducción a los libros para practicar
Cate Crowley took a group of students and professionals to provide therapy and professional development with the Healing the Children cleft palate surgical mission in Neiva, Colombia.
