Journal Article – Orthognathic Surgery: My Experience of Transitioning to Adult Cleft Care

Cleft-Palate Craniofacial Journal Invited Editorial. This article was first published in The Cleft-Palate Craniofacial Journal on 13 September 2021. Access the original journal article here: https://journals.sagepub.com/doi/10.1177/10556656211043417 Abstract: Kenny Ardouin grew up in East Sussex in the United Kingdom (UK), before moving to New Zealand, which he now considers home. Having been born with a cleft... Continue Reading →

Sep 14, 2021 0

The unintended side effects of wearing a face mask

Face masks have become ubiquitous around the world and have made most people feel a bit uncomfortable or unusual. For me, they've given me a comfort I've never known before.

Jul 27, 2021 0

Appearance Matters 9 Conference

It was a pleasure to have the opportunity to present at this year's Appearance Matters Conference organised by the Centre for Appearance Research. As per my commitment to make as many of my presentations freely accessible as possible, please find the presentation below! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DEUWpSzvmLw Abstract The CLAPA Adult Services Project: Using Evidence-Based Practice to Design... Continue Reading →

Jul 16, 2021 0

Finishing my role at CLAPA

After an incredible 3 and a half years as the Adult Services Manager, my time at CLAPA will come to an end on Monday 28th June 2021. It has been an incredible privilege to work with and for all of you and I have done my best to do my bit to help shine the... Continue Reading →

Jun 15, 2021 0

Q&A About CLAPA Treatment Experiences Paper

In late 2020, as part of CLAPA's Adult Services Project, we published our paper on Treatment Experiences in the Cleft Palate Craniofacial Journal (CPCJ).

Jun 15, 2021 0

CPCJ Podcast– Physical Health in Adults Born With Cleft Lip and/or Palate: A Whole of Life Survey in the United Kingdom

In this podcast, Pat Chibbaro interviews Kenny Ardouin and Nicola Stock about their article, "Physical Health in Adults Born With Cleft Lip and/or Palate: A Whole of Life Survey in the United Kingdom."

May 24, 2021 0

Appearance Matters Podcast: Expanding Support for Adults with a Cleft Lip and/or Palate

This month, Bruna and Jade discuss the expansion of support for adults with a cleft lip and/or palate. Guests Nicola Stock (Senior Research Fellow at the Centre for Appearance Research) and Kenny Ardouin (Adult Services Manager at the Cleft Lip and Palate Association (CLAPA)), share their important recent research and work in this area.

May 18, 2021 0

Q&A About CLAPA Interpersonal Relationship Experiences Paper

In February 2021, as part of CLAPA's Adult Services Project, we published our paper on Interpersonal Relationship Experiences in the Cleft Palate Craniofacial Journal (CPCJ).

Mar 30, 2021 0

Participate in Research: How do Speech Characteristics in Cleft Impact Long-Term Vocational and Social Life Choices/Opportunities?

Data collection for this study has now closed. Thank you very much to everyone who took part. I look forward to sharing findings in due course.

Aug 18, 2020 0

Q&A About CLAPA Physical Health Paper

In July 2020, as part of CLAPA's Adult Services Project, we published our paper on Physical Health in the Cleft Palate Craniofacial Journal (CPCJ).

Aug 11, 2020 0

Q&A About CLAPA Emotional Wellbeing Paper

In January 2020, as part of CLAPA's Adult Services Project, we published our paper on Emotional Wellbeing in the Cleft Palate Craniofacial Journal (CPCJ).

May 26, 2020 0

The Impact of the COVID-19 Pandemic on my international work in 2020

The outbreak of COVID-19 has resulted in unprecedented lockdowns and travel restrictions. In a year that had significant international plans across multiple continents, this will ultimately result in some impacts on this work.

Apr 26, 2020 0

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