Latest Posts
Understanding the long-term effect of speech differences in cleft lip and palate: a study of how cleft-related speech differences impact on the life of New Zealand adults
In 2020-2021 I undertook a study investigating the long-term effect that speech differences have in individuals with cleft lip and palate. Below is a brief summary of the findings, and a link to read my Master of Science (MSc) thesis in full.
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.
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.
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!
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 light on the importance of continued care and support for adults.
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).
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.”
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.
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).
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.
Be Kind, Be Safe, Unite Against COVID-19 Episode #13: 14 August 2020
🚨☣️COVID-19 Pandemic Special Emergency Programming☣️🚨
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