The Submucous Cleft and VPI: Clinical Answers to Palatal Issues

The Speech Link: A Speech Therapy Podcast

The Submucous Cleft and VPI: Clinical Answers to Palatal Issues with Beth Bergstrom

Listen now

Description

Guest: Beth Bergstrom, MS, CCC-SLP - This episode provides answers regarding Velo-Pharyngeal Incompetence (VPI) and how to diagnose a submucous cleft from other diagnoses differentially. She shares specific methods to recognize a submucous cleft as a structural issue that only improves with surgical intervention; she explains why. You’ll learn treatment options that are dependent on the characteristics before and after repair.

More Episodes

See all »

Implementing Client & Family Counseling and Managing Difficult Situations with Hope Reed

Guest: Hope Reed, SLP.D., CCC-SLP, COM®, ASHA Fellow - Dr. Reed shares practical techniques for SLPs in counseling and guiding clients, their families, and others. She says, “It is important to remember to address the person, not just the disorder.” Also, “When we have an agenda, listening...

Published 10/03/24

The Speech Link with Char Boshart

Published 10/03/24

Inner Speech: Exploring the Connection Between Language and Executive Function with Lauren Baron

Many children with language impairments also have difficulty with executive function (EF); however, the relationships between language and EF are unclear. Dr. Baron summarizes what is known about inner speech--the use of self-directed language—and how it affects EF in children with and without...

Published 04/26/24