Case study of girl with Cornelia de Lange syndrome

Abstract

Cornelia de Lange Syndrome is a genetic syndrome with manifestations in the somatic, cognitive and perceptual areas. It is characterised by interindividual differences among patients with this diagnosis. Impairments include vision and hearing impairments, behavioural disorders and impairment of communication skills. The presented case report presents the characteristics of Cornelia de Lange Syndrome from the point of view of a clinical Speech and Language Therapist. It adds to the professional literature on clinical Speech Therapy procedures used in the therapy of impaired communication skills and in the feeding and swallowing disorder.

Keywords

• cornelia de lange
• genetic syndrome
• speech and language therapy
• case report of impaired communication skills
• eating disorders
• altered muscle tension