http://div5perspectives.asha.org Perspectives on Speech Science and Orofacial Disorders is published by the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association. 1940-7580 October 2012 Perspectives on Speech Science and Orofacial Disorders 1940-7572 http://hwmaint.div5perspectives.asha.org:80/icons/banner/title.gif http://div5perspectives.asha.org http://feeds.asha.org/~r/Div5Perspectives/~3/p8MDsCwNTgU/22 <img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/Div5Perspectives/~4/p8MDsCwNTgU" height="1" width="1"/> 2012-10-18T09:27:00-07:00 info:doi/10.1044/ssod22.2.22 hwp:resource-id:ashassod;22/2/22 2012-10-01 Articles 22 2 22 23 http://div5perspectives.asha.org/cgi/content/full/22/2/22?rss=1 http://feeds.asha.org/~r/Div5Perspectives/~3/7zb_sP93au4/24 <img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/Div5Perspectives/~4/7zb_sP93au4" height="1" width="1"/> 2012-10-18T09:27:00-07:00 info:doi/10.1044/ssod22.2.24 hwp:resource-id:ashassod;22/2/24 2012-10-01 Articles 22 2 24 24 http://div5perspectives.asha.org/cgi/content/full/22/2/24?rss=1 http://feeds.asha.org/~r/Div5Perspectives/~3/onpDmaMRq3Y/25 <p>In this article, I will provide a basic overview of the normal anatomy and physiology of velopharyngeal function. I will address topics such as the gross anatomy of the velopharyngeal mechanism, identification of the anatomy and function of the velopharyngeal musculature, and patterns of velopharyngeal closure that occur. I will also summarize the role of the velopharyngeal mechanism as it relates to aero-acoustic aspects of speech. Although the focus of this article is normal anatomy, I do include references to abnormal anatomy (e.g. cleft palate). I will include key points to an oral mechanism examination as it pertains to velopharyngeal function.</p><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/Div5Perspectives/~4/onpDmaMRq3Y" height="1" width="1"/> 2012-10-18T09:27:00-07:00 info:doi/10.1044/ssod22.2.25 hwp:resource-id:ashassod;22/2/25 2012-10-01 Articles 22 2 25 35 http://div5perspectives.asha.org/cgi/content/abstract/22/2/25?rss=1 http://feeds.asha.org/~r/Div5Perspectives/~3/W7id4SCK6Ec/36 <p>In order to provide the best care for clients, speech language pathologists and audiologists working with other health care professionals need at least a basic understanding of genetic terms and concepts associated with current genetic analysis techniques. We provide a brief review of some of those key terms and concepts, as well as descriptions of common genetic tests. Along with the references provided in the text, we suggest additional sources of information for the reader.</p><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/Div5Perspectives/~4/W7id4SCK6Ec" height="1" width="1"/> 2012-10-18T09:27:00-07:00 info:doi/10.1044/ssod22.2.36 hwp:resource-id:ashassod;22/2/36 2012-10-01 Articles 22 2 36 51 http://div5perspectives.asha.org/cgi/content/abstract/22/2/36?rss=1