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Cleft Palate
Children with a history of cleft palate or submucous cleft are at risk for resonance and speech problems due to velopharyngeal dysfunction (a condition where the velopharyngeal valve does not close consistently and completely during the production of oral sounds). These problems include hypernasality (too much sound in the nasal cavity), nasal air emission (leakage
Phonological Awareness
Phonological awareness is critical for learning to read any alphabetic writing system. And research shows that difficulty with phoneme awareness and other phonological skills is a predictor of poor reading and spelling development. Children that struggle with reading comprehension usually have underlying deficits or weakness with phonological awareness. Parents can assist with improving their child’s
