Posted by: Adriane Baylis, PhD, CCC-SLP on Aug 13, 2026


Does your child’s speech sound unusually nasal or seem difficult to understand? Learn how velopharyngeal dysfunction (VPD) can affect speech and airflow, what may cause it, and how specialized care, surgery, and speech therapy can help.

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