Problems with oral feeding occur in varying degrees in infants born with cleft lip/palate
and/or craniofacial syndromes. The extent of clefting is associated with the severity of …

Objective A literature review was conducted to identify feeding interventions recommended
for infants with cleft conditions. Selected articles were critically appraised using an evidence …

The birth of a child with a cleft lip and/or palate creates many altered expectations that the
new parent and caregiver must address. Certainly, the emotional impact must be managed …

Objective: To examine the natural history of feeding skills in babies with clefts and identify
risk factors and predictors of poor feeding. Participants: Sixty-two babies with clefts were …

Objective: Feeding difficulties are reported widely in infants with cleft lip and/or palate. There
is, however, a paucity of objective information about the feeding patterns of these infants …

ABSTRACT INTRODUCTION: Feeding difficulties in children with cleft lip and palate (CLP)
are frequent and appear at birth due to impairment of sucking and swallowing functions. The …

Objective: The purpose of this quality improvement initiative was to improve feeding and
growth outcomes in infants with cleft lip and/or palate (CL/P). Design: Institute for Healthcare …

The purpose of this chapter is to provide an overview of speech development of children
with cleft palate with or without cleft lip. 1 The chapter begins with a discussion of the impact …

Children with severe developmental disabilities face numerous challenges to function and
participate in activities of daily life. One of the most significant challenges to accomplishing …

The baby with a cleft lip, palate, and/or micrognathia presents a feeding challenge for both
parents and health professionals. These oral-facial anomalies may disaipt the feeding …