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Answers to frequently asked questions about a neo-natal orthodontic appliance (plastic plate that covers the cleft) including: why it is needed; how it is made; how to prepare; how long it is worn; care for the appliance.
This pamphlet provides information on breast or bottle feeding a newborn baby with a cleft lip and/or palate.
Information on how to care for your child after cleft palate surgery including feeding, mouth care, ear and throat care, and pain management.
Outlines the usual treatment and follow-up plans for a baby born with a cleft lip. Includes:; Newborn Nursing consultation; Orthodontic Evaluation; Plastic Surgeon consultation; Pre-Admission Clinic Consultation; Cleft Palate & Middle Ear Tube Surgery; Plastic Surgery, Audiology & Otolaryngology (…
Discusses aveolar bone graft, a surgery to repair a cleft in a gum. Provides information for parents on how to care for their child after this surgery.
Outlines the usual treatment and follow-up plans for a baby born with a cleft lip and cleft palate.
Information on how to care for your child after cleft lip surgery including feeding, healing and incision care, pain management, and orthodontic appliances.
Answers to frequently asked questions about nostril splinting for cleft lip and nasal deformity including: what a nostril splint is, how it's made, how long it is worn for; care of the splint.
Explains the timing, procedure and care for alveolar cleft bone graft, a surgery to repair a cleft in a gum. Provides information for parents and guardians with children undergoing the surgery.
Outlines the usual treatment and follow-up plans for a baby born with a cleft lip and palate.
This book is a step-by-step photo journey of Logan's treatments and surgeries from birth to age 18. Enns says that Making Faces is not intended to be a definitive guide to treatment, as each case of cleft lip and palate and each facial difference is unique. "My hope is that the general experiences…
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Written for parents of two- to five-year olds who are deaf or hard of hearing. This family friendly book discusses communication, thinking, motor and social development. The authors suggest activities that promote language skills as part of everyday tasks. The book fosters positive child interacti…
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Childhood hearing loss is more common than most people assume, and yet this invisible condition can rob a child of the ability to develop close emotional relationships with family and friends. This book demystifies this condition and offers emotionally-supportive approaches to caring for the child …
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Parents of children who are deaf or hard of hearing share their stores including what they wish they had known at the start of their journey. The collection also explores communicating with Deaf and Hard of Hearing children and definitions of important terms.
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This collection of family stories shares experiences of raising young children who are Deaf and hard of hearing. It brings together articles written by a diverse range of families from British Columbia, Canada. We hope this book provides you with hopeful, insightful stories and practical wisdom.
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This handout provides information on the ABR Test offered by the Hearing Clinics in the BC Early Hearing Program, including a description of the Test, how long is the appointment, what to do to prepare, and other important information.
Is Little Bear ignoring his friends when they say hi, or is something else going on? A discovery opens new doors in a tale that will delight kids with deafness and all children learning to navigate their world.
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Starting at a new school is scary, even more so with a giant hearing aid strapped to your chest! At her old school, everyone in Cece's class was deaf. Here she is different. She is sure the kids are staring at the Phonic Ear, the powerful aid that will help her hear her teacher. Too bad it also …
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Deaf and hard of hearing students are often placed in mainstream educational settings. Many of these students appear to succeed in this environment. Deaf author Mark Drolsbaugh examines what is happening behind the scenes. He reveals the consequences of life in the mainstream for deaf and hard of …
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