By: Jordan Strother
Hereditary 1 in 700 people (worldwide) Present at birth Cleft Lip - Split in the lip Cleft palate – Split or missing palate
You can’t suck (no straws) Ear problems Nose problems Throat problems Teeth problems Trouble eating and drinking Difficulty talking
USA, Canada, Europe, Russia- Usually O.K. Usually repaired Better Surgeons Asia- Usually Not O.K. Families don’t have enough money Birth defects = isolation Usually never marry Parents give for adoption Africa/South America- O.K. Not enough money But birth defects are O.K.
Scar in the upper lip How they talk If they tell you they have cleft lip and palate They might if they are wearing a shirt with CLAPA or on it
Cleft Lip and Palate Association CLAPAI- Cleft Lip and Palate Association of Ireland (has a blog) Hot Lips Hustle (here at Walker) Smiletrain
SMILETRAIN VIDEO
Smiletrain CLAPA CLAPAI