My article regarding the Importance of Orofacial Observations has been published in 156th Issue of the International Adoption Directory Newsletter
Article Title: Orofacial Observations of Internationally Adopted Children: Recommendations for Parents and Non-Medical Adoption Professionals
Article Summary: This article explains what parents should initially do if they note anything unusual regarding their internationally adopted child’s orofacial appearance. It explains how orofacial observations may be relevant to diagnosis of medical, genetic or neurological disorders via clinical case examples. It offers parents general guidelines for noting atypical orofacial features and explains why in some select circumstances, parents may be the first individuals to note unusual facial characteristics in their adopted children.
