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The patient and family are considered an integral part of this team approach. The Center provides the following services:

• Surgical Treatment of cleft lip, cleft palate, nasal deformities and other craniofacial abnormalities including: Crouzons, Apert and Treacher-Collins Syndromes, Craniofacial Microsomia, etc.

• Diagnosis and treatment of associated and unrelated speech disorders.

• Dental treatment, including children's dentistry, general dental care, orthodontics, fabrication of speech appliances and care for special needs patients.

• Hearing evaluation and treatment of otolaryngologic problems.

• Genetic counseling.

• Psychological assessment of developmental skills, intellectual function and personality.

• Treatment for persons with neuromuscular defects or acquired conditions that affect communicative ability.

• Coordinated treatment approach for persons with handicapping malocclusions, growth disorders, upper airway breathing problems and Down Syndrome.

During the one and one-half day diagnostic evaluation, patients and their families have a series of appointments with professionals in the following disciplines: adult general or pediatric dentistry, audiology, genetics, otolaryngology, oral and maxillofacial surgery, orthodontics, pediatrics, plastic surgery, prosthodontics, psychology, social work, speech-language pathology, and other specialties as needed on a consultation basis. Team members meet and discuss their findings and recommendations. An integrated treatment plan is developed from these findings. A designated team professional then meets with the family to review the patient's needs and formulate a treatment approach.

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