Speech and language disorders in velo-cardio-facial syndrome

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10 - Speech and language disorders in velo-cardio-facial syndrome

Published online by Cambridge University Press: 11 August 2009

Karen J. Golding-Kushner

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Kieran C. Murphy and

Peter J. Scambler

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Karen J. Golding-Kushner: Affiliation:
Velo-cardio-facial syndrome Educational Foundation, NJ, USA
Kieran C. Murphy: Affiliation:
Education and Research Centre, Royal College of Surgeons of Ireland
Peter J. Scambler: Affiliation:
Institute of Child Health, University College London

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Speech, language, and learning problems are among the most common characteristics of velo-cardio-facial syndrome (VCFS) (Shprintzen et al., 1978; Golding-Kushner et al., 1985; Golding-Kushner, 1991; Kok & Solman, 1995; Wang et al., 1998; Scherer et al., 1999; Shprintzen, 2000; D'Antonio et al., 2001), and speech, language, and cognitive patterns in children with VCFS may, in some ways, be unique (Scherer et al., 1999; Eliez et al., 2000a; Shprintzen, 2000; Bearden et al., 2001; D'Antonio et al., 2001). In fact, it is often the speech, language, and learning problems that lead – or should lead – clinicians to suspect a diagnosis of VCFS (Murphy et al., 1998; Carneol et al., 1999; Greenberg & Fifer, 2000). Speech includes the actual production of oral communication: articulation, voice, resonance, and fluency. The term language refers to the symbolic aspects of communication: comprehension and the formulation and expression of ideas and concepts. Our current understanding of speech and language patterns and best treatment practices for individuals with VCFS will be described in this chapter.

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As many as 98% of children with VCFS have developmental delay (Shprintzen, 1999) and speech and language delays are usually apparent from the onset of language (Shprintzen et al., 1978; Scherer et al., 1999; Solot et al., 2000).

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articulation therapy language disorder learning problem resonance characteristics speech disorder velo-cardio-facial syndrome

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Information: Velo-Cardio-Facial Syndrome
A Model for Understanding Microdeletion Disorders
, pp. 181 - 199

DOI: https://doi.org/10.1017/CBO9780511544101.011 [Opens in a new window]

Publisher: Cambridge University Press

Print publication year: 2005

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