Diagnostic value of articulation tests with individuals having clefts.

Full Abstract

Articulation testing provides a structure for evaluating children with cleft or velopharyngeal incompetency in a specific manner so that they can be compared with normative data and later to themselves. Results from an articulation test should always be compared to the precept of what is heard in conversation, specifically on articulation, nasality, and velopharyngeal competency. Analysis of an articulation test provides data for the speech clinician to develop a therapy program which is realistic and structured. Articulation tests also help clinicians evaluate the child's progress.

Author information

Author/s: Van Demark, D R (DR);

Affiliation: Department of Otolaryngology, Head and Neck Surgery, University of Iowa, Iowa City, USA. duane-vandemark(-atsign-)uiowa.edu

Journal and publication information

Publication Type: Journal Article

Journal: Folia phoniatrica et logopaedica : official organ of the International Association of Logopedics and Phoniatrics (IALP) (Folia Phoniatr Logop), published in SWITZERLAND. (Language: eng)

Reference: 1997-; vol 49 (issue 3-4) : pp 147-57

Dates: Created 1997/09/09; Completed 1997/09/09; Revised 2004/11/17;

PMID: 9256536, status: MEDLINE (last retrieved date: 2/18/2009)

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