Abstract: Objective To study the early language development for children with cleft lip and palate. Methods 105 non-intellectual and hearing impairment children who has done cleft palate operation, accepted one-to-one treatment mode for speech rehabilitation, once or twice a week, 30~45 min each time. Results The speech articulation of all the children improved (P<0.001). Conclusion Early surgery can restore the palatopharyngeal closure function and get better voice as soon as possible.

Key words: children, cleft palate, voice, therapy