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FAQs

  • What is the best way to get cleft care for my child?
    The best way to find out about cleft care is to check with your doctor or reach out to cleft teams in your area.
  • Would you consider doing online presentations?
    Yes, I would consider doing online presentations. Please feel free to contact me for additional information on how to arrange this type of presentation.
  • Do you do tele-therapy or in-person therapy for cleft-affected individuals?
    I am happy to help you find resources for providers in your area if you are having difficulty. It would be a generalized, free, and limited search as I am not a licensed HIPPA provider in all 50 states or outside of the US.
  • Where can I find financial assistance and information about cleft-related care?
    To obtain information regarding financial assistance, treatment, and medical interventions, you could contact one of the following agencies. This is not a comprehensive list :  American Cleft Palate Association https://acpa-cpf.org American Speech and Hearing Association https://www.asha.org/profind Your family physician Cleft Teams in your area (larger metropolitan areas) Smile Train https://www.smiletrain.org Operation Smile https://www.operationsmile.org Shriner’s Hospital (if you are related to a Shriner) https://www.shrinerschildrens.org/en
  • Do you know how to find out about getting my insurance to cover cleft-related issues when they are saying it is a pre-existing condition?
    Currently, a Bill is scheduled to be presented for consideration at the next US Senate Session. This bill has already passed through the House of Representatives. https://actioncenter.ada.org/key-issues/ensuring-lasting-smiles-act
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