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91´óÉñ Children’s offers the latest evaluation and treatment for children with velopharyngeal dysfunction, or VPD (nasal speech). Our team includes pediatric plastic surgeons, speech-language pathologists otolaryngologists, pulmonologists and others who have unmatched experience managing VPD.</p>\r\n<p>We understand how VPD can affect the way your child is understood and interacts with the world. We use the latest evaluation methods and state-of-the-art diagnostic equipment to find the type of VPD your child has, and what’s causing it.</p>\r\n<p>Depending on your child’s needs, we work together with your family to help you make the best care decisions. Our plastic surgeons, speech-language pathologists, dietitians and others are all right here, in one place.</p>\r\n<p>And we go beyond world-class medical care. Our Child Life specialists, social workers and other support team members help your child succeed and reach their full potential.</p>\r\n"}} id=text-4a967e0027 class=cmp-text>

91´óÉñ Children’s offers the latest evaluation and treatment for children with velopharyngeal dysfunction, or VPD (nasal speech). Our team includes pediatric plastic surgeons, speech-language pathologists otolaryngologists, pulmonologists and others who have unmatched experience managing VPD.

We understand how VPD can affect the way your child is understood and interacts with the world. We use the latest evaluation methods and state-of-the-art diagnostic equipment to find the type of VPD your child has, and what’s causing it.

Depending on your child’s needs, we work together with your family to help you make the best care decisions. Our plastic surgeons, speech-language pathologists, dietitians and others are all right here, in one place.

And we go beyond world-class medical care. Our Child Life specialists, social workers and other support team members help your child succeed and reach their full potential.

Velopharyngeal dysfunction happens when air and sound energy escape out of the nose during speech. The result is a nasal-sounding speech, which can affect social, academic and professional communication. VPD can be caused by cleft palate, 22q11.2 deletion syndrome, traumatic brain injury and more.</p>\r\n<p>We work to understand the cause of VPD and design the most effective plan for the best possible outcomes. Our care includes:</p>\r\n<ul>\r\n<li><a href=\"/content/nemours/us/en/services/pediatric-speech-therapy.html\"><b>Highly specialized speech therapy</b></a> to&nbsp;confirm the diagnosis of VPD and correct any speech articulation errors prior to surgery</li>\r\n<li><b>Gold standard imaging techniques</b>, including video nasoendoscopy, which involves inserting a small camera to view the area above the soft palate during speech</li>\r\n<li><a href=\"/content/nemours/us/en/services/pediatric-radiology.html\"><b>Advanced imaging</b></a>&nbsp;methods,&nbsp;like video fluoroscopy (moving X-rays) from multiple angles, or even MRIs for the most detailed pictures of anatomy and function</li>\r\n<li><a href=\"/content/nemours/us/en/services/pediatric-genetics.html\"><b>Genetic testing and counseling</b></a>&nbsp;for conditions that may be inherited or have a genetic cause</li>\r\n<li><a href=\"/content/nemours/us/en/services/pediatric-feeding-and-swallowing-program.html\"><b>Feeding and swallowing therapies</b></a> to enhance function, health and recovery</li>\r\n<li><b>Seamless with other pediatric specialists</b>&nbsp;as needed, such as otolaryngologists, neurologists and others</li>\r\n<li><a href=\"/content/nemours/us/en/services/support/orlsupport.html\"><b>Support services</b></a>, including social work, Child Life services, counseling and coping support and more</li>\r\n</ul>\r\n"}} id=text-857bab3222 class=cmp-text>

Velopharyngeal dysfunction happens when air and sound energy escape out of the nose during speech. The result is a nasal-sounding speech, which can affect social, academic and professional communication. VPD can be caused by cleft palate, 22q11.2 deletion syndrome, traumatic brain injury and more.

We work to understand the cause of VPD and design the most effective plan for the best possible outcomes. Our care includes:

• Highly specialized speech therapy to confirm the diagnosis of VPD and correct any speech articulation errors prior to surgery
• Gold standard imaging techniques, including video nasoendoscopy, which involves inserting a small camera to view the area above the soft palate during speech
• Advanced imaging methods, like video fluoroscopy (moving X-rays) from multiple angles, or even MRIs for the most detailed pictures of anatomy and function
• Genetic testing and counseling for conditions that may be inherited or have a genetic cause
• Feeding and swallowing therapies to enhance function, health and recovery
• Seamless with other pediatric specialists as needed, such as otolaryngologists, neurologists and others
• Support services, including social work, Child Life services, counseling and coping support and more