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ACPA Family Resources offers information about cleft and craniofacial care. ACPA’s educational materials are written for affected individuals and families by cleft and craniofacial experts.

Download and print ACPA Family Resources below. Educational materials posted here reflect the most recent versions and new resources will be shared as they become available. Printed copies may be ordered through ACPA’s online store

Life Stages

Article

Introduction to Cleft & Craniofacial Conditions

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Fact Sheet

For Parents of Newborn Babies with Cleft Lip/Cleft Palate

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Article

Prenatal Diagnosis

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Article

Your Baby’s First Year

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Booklet

Toddlers & Preschoolers

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Booklet

The School-Aged Child

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Booklet

As you Get Older (Teen)

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Article

Treatment for Adults with Cleft

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Treatment & Care

Article

Choosing a Cleft Palate or Craniofacial Team

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Article

Preparing for Surgery

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Booklet

Treatment Options for Better Speech

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Booklet

Help with Hearing

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Booklet

Bone Graft Surgery

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Booklet

Submucous Cleft Palate

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Fact Sheet

Information about Surgical Scars

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Fact Sheet

Neonatal Cleft Lip & Palate: Instructions for Newborn Nurseries

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Fact Sheet

Dental Care for a Child with Cleft Lip and Palate

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Fact Sheet

Replacing a Missing Tooth

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Fact Sheet

Speech Development

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Feeding Resources

Article

Feeding Your Baby

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Video

Feeding Your Baby Videos

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Fact Sheet

What about Breastfeeding?

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Fact Sheet

Contact Information for Manufacturers of Cleft Nursers

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School-Aged Support

Booklet

The School-Aged Child

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Booklet

As you Get Older (Teen)

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Letter

Letter to the Teacher of a Child with Cleft

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Fact Sheet

Help with Social Situations

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Craniofacial Syndromes & Conditions

Fact Sheet

Information about Crouzon Syndrome (Craniofacial Dysostosis)

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Fact Sheet

Pierre Robin Sequence/Complex

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Booklet

Treacher Collins Syndrome (Mandibulofacial Dysostosis)

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Fact Sheet

Positional Plagiocephaly (Head Shape Deformity)

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Other Topics

Article

Frequently Asked Questions About Cleft Lip & Cleft Palate

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Booklet

Genetics & You

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Letter

Letter to the Parent of a Child with a Cleft

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Fact Sheet

Information about Financial Assistance

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Article

Medical Insurance & Payment Information

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Article

Cleft & Craniofacial Support Organizations

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Fact Sheet

Special Considerations for Speech & Language Development for the Child Who is Adopted Internationally

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