Abstract:Background & Purpose Approximately 50% of children born with cleft lip and/or palate (CL/P) will need speech and language intervention (Lockhart, 2003). Speech difficulties are related to poorer academic performance, higher risk of retention in younger grades, and greater risk of being bullied or having a low self-esteem (Byrd, 1994; Lockhart, 2003). Since parents are the primary decision makers when it comes to treatment for their child, how closely do parents' perceptions of speech, appearance, and emotional… Show more
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