Audiologists perform hearing evaluations and monitor any hearing problems during the craniofacial team visits. Any amount of hearing loss in a child can make the learning of speech and language difficult.

Cleft lip/palate and other craniofacial anomalies usually affect a child's dental development. Care of the teeth should begin as soon as the teeth emerge. Preventive practices with regular visits to the pediatric dentist will help to ensure the best dental outlook for your child.

To help find out what might have caused your child's craniofacial anomaly, the genetics professional will ask questions about your child's medical and developmental history. The geneticist and genetic counselor will also review any medical or genetic testing that your child has had previously. 

Children with cleft lip/palate will often have many ear infections and may require pressure equalizing (PE) tubes to prevent further infections. The otolaryngologist strives to keep the child's ear free of fluids that can cause infections. The ENT also plays a role in the management of upper airway and in diagnosing problems with the soft palate.

The speech and language pathologist with feeding experience will assist you with learning how to feed your infant with craniofacial differences. Speech pathologists are trained to prevent as well as correct speech problems, they can teach children with a cleft palate to develop clear speech and show parents how to perform speech therapy with the child at home.