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  • Speech-Language Therapy for Parents


    Working with a certified speech-language pathologist can help a child with speech or language difficulties.

  • Orofacial Clefts for Parents


    A cleft is when tissues of the mouth or lip don't form properly when a baby is developing in the womb. The good news is that orofacial clefts are treatable.

  • Failure to Thrive for Parents


    Most kids grow well but some have ”failure to thrive.” This means they don't gain weight as expected and may not grow as tall as they should.

  • Goldenhar Syndrome for Parents


    Goldenhar syndrome can cause incomplete development of bones in the face, affecting the ear, nose, soft palate, lip, and jaw. A cleft and craniofacial care team can help kids born with the condition.

  • Treacher Collins Syndrome for Parents


    Treacher Collins syndrome (TCS) refers to a group of facial features that some babies are born with. TCS causes distinctive abnormalities of the head and face, but doesn't affect intelligence or lifespan.

  • Speech-Language Therapy for Children With Cleft Palate for Parents


    Speech-language pathologists help kids with speech problems related to a cleft palate. Find out what they do.

  • Nasopharyngoscopy for Parents


    A nasopharyngoscopy is an exam doctors do to view the back of the throat.

  • 22q11.2 Deletion Syndrome (DiGeorge Syndrome) for Parents


    22q11.2 deletion syndrome (also called DiGeorge Syndrome) is a genetic condition that can cause a variety of physical and behavioral problems.

  • What's a Nasopharyngoscopy? (Video) for Parents


    A nasopharyngoscopy is a quick procedure that uses a special camera to help a doctor look at the back of the throat.

  • Health Care Providers: Speech Therapists for Parents


    Speech-language pathologists (SLPs) — also called speech therapists — are licensed professionals who diagnose and treat disorders that affect speech and interfere with communication. Speech therapists can work in schools, hospitals, or specialty clinics.