Your Cleft-Affected Child : The Complete Book of Information, Resources, and Hope

In this first book written specifically for the parents of children born with clefts, the author explains in clear, straightforward language what a cleft is, how and why it occurs, and what parents can do if their child has one. The book also provides in-depth information, guidance, and support on a wide variety of relevant topics, from feeding to surgery to helping a child cope until his/her cleft has been fully corrected. Your Cleft-Affected Child also helps parents deal with their own emotions about their child's appearance, the reactions of others, and the surgical procedures involved in correcting the cleft. Chapters offer tips on: helping extended families and friends understand clefting financial assistance for surgeries cleft-affected teens and adults emotional impact and stories of hope This book offers parents exactly what they need: crucial information, inspiration, and hope.