2.6 - Psychological, Social, + Developmental Issues

Question 1

Is the individuals with cleft palates and lips an homogenous population?

Answer 1

No

Question 2

What does cleft palates and lips depend on?

4

Answer 2

• Speech
• Hearing
• Facial differences
• Range of severity

Question 3

Does having a cleft lip and plate delay IQ?

2

Answer 3

There is no delay in IQ in general

• Syndromes with cleft palate only might have a delay

Question 4

What do teachers typically think about individuals with cleft palate and lips?

Answer 4

Teachers will think they are delayed but really it is just a speech problem

Question 5

In regards to social skills for children, what can cleft palate cause?

(3)

Answer 5

• Shyness
• Child is socially inhibited (especially girls)
• Difficulty initiating and maintaining friendships

Question 6

What are the main factors for negative views by other children?

(2)

Answer 6

• Severity of cleft

- Asymmetry

Question 7

In regards to social skills for adults, what do studies show?

(3)

Answer 7

• Date less
• Marry later in life
• Have lower expectations for relationships