DiGeorge Syndrome & Sean

Cleft Lip and Palate: Cleft Lip and Palate is the separation of the two sides of the lip. This includes the bones of the upper jaw and upper gum.
Cleft Palate is an opening in the roof of the mouth in which the two sides of the palate did not fuse or join together as the unborn baby was developing. Cleft Lip and Palate can occur on one side (unilateral cleft lip and palate) or both sides (bilateral cleft lip and palate). The Lip and the Palate develop separately it is possible for the child to have a Cleft Lip, Cleft Palate or both Cleft Lip and Palate.
Soft Cleft Palate: The back part of the mouth roof containing muscles and mucosa (pink skin). The Latin Name for the Soft Cleft Palate is"Velum."
Developmentally Delayed: Described in infants and toddlers who have not achieved skills and abilities, which are expected to be mastered by children of the same age. Delays are in the area's of Physical, Social, Emotional, Intellectual,Speech and Language, and Adaptive Developmental sometimes called Self Help Skills, which can be the following: Dressing, Feeding, and Toileting.