Children with Cleft Palate and Cleft Lip

Personal stories and resources for parents of children with cleft lip and cleft palate.

Cleft lip and palate are among the most common birth effects, occuring in one of every 500 to 1000 babies. Surgery and therapy are available to correct these conditions but may not be accessible for children in orphanages.

Personal Stories

The Story of Our Adoption of a Child with Cleft Palate
Inspirational story of an adoption from Vietnam. Lois Fraser

Resources

Annotated Links for Cleft Palate and Lip

Adoption of Children with Special Needs

Children's Disabilities and Special Needs

Book Reviews
Special Needs Books
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Special Needs Sections
ADHD/ADD
Adoption Health
Advocacy
Allergies
Asthma
Autism
Cerebral Palsy
Cleft Palate
Constipation
Growth Feeding
Parenting
Prematurity
Sensory Integration
Social Security
Speech Communication
Vision Impairment

Resources
Special Needs Books
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