Intended as a follow-up to Muriel Morley's classic text Cleft Palate and Speech, it has increased in scope, in order to cover advances in all facets of this broad subject.

It is written by an interdisciplinary team of eminent specialist from Britain, Europe, USA and Canada. This not only ensures the highest level of authority throughout, but also reflects the vital co-operation needed between different professions to provide the most effective treatment and management of children suffering from this condition.